PO4 8LW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO4 8LW

PO4 8LW, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.34 per 1,000 population. This PO4 8LW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PO4 postcode area, which has experienced 305 crimes and a crime rate of 7.22 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PO4 8LW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO4 8LW, encompassing approximately 982 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PO4 8LW area, explore the PO4 8LW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (27.27% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Possession of weapons: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PO4 8LW Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Orchard Lane with total crimes: 8
  • Furze Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Oakdene Road with total crimes: 3

PO4 8LW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1419.3427.27%
Anti-social behaviour114.250.00%
Possession of weapons11.020.00%
Public order11.020.00%
Drugs11.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.02-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1118.32-56.00%
Criminal damage and arson311.19200.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.050.00%
Vehicle crime11.020.00%
Burglary11.020.00%
Possession of weapons11.020.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2530.534.17%
Public order225.44100.00%
Bicycle theft12.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.020.00%
Other theft11.020.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2429.5133.33%
Drugs224.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.040.00%
Public order11.02-80.00%
Theft from the person11.020.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1826.4680.00%
Public order518.32400.00%
Burglary15.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.020.00%
Possession of weapons11.020.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.2342.86%
Criminal damage and arson110.180.00%
Other theft11.020.00%
Public order11.020.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.18-30.00%
Other crime17.120.00%
Other theft11.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.02-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.2342.86%
Criminal damage and arson210.180.00%
Drugs12.040.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences714.25-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson27.12-33.33%
Vehicle crime12.040.00%
Drugs11.020.00%
Other theft11.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.02-50.00%
Public order11.02-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences918.32200.00%
Public order49.16100.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.0750.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.050.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences39.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.04100.00%
Public order22.040.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences38.140.00%
Vehicle crime23.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.040.00%
Other theft11.020.00%
Other crime11.020.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20245
April 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232

A total of 141 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202411
July 202425
June 202424
May 202418
April 202410
March 20247
February 202410
January 20247
December 20239
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PO4 8LW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Orchard Lane
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Furze Lane
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 3. Oakdene Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Waterlock Gardens
    Total1
    Drugs1