PO4 8NB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO4 8NB

PO4 8NB, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.56 per 1,000 population. This PO4 8NB 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 8NB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO4 8NB, encompassing approximately 1734 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-9.52% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PO4 8NB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Redwing Court with total crimes: 4
  • Heron Close with total crimes: 3
  • Romsey Avenue with total crimes: 3

PO4 8NB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1915.56-9.52%
Criminal damage and arson310.9550.00%
Public order21.730.00%
Drugs21.150.00%
Vehicle crime11.150.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2115.5675.00%
Criminal damage and arson212.11-50.00%
Burglary21.15100.00%
Vehicle crime11.15-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.580.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.84-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson46.92100.00%
Public order32.3150.00%
Vehicle crime31.730.00%
Other theft11.730.00%
Burglary10.580.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.95-38.10%
Criminal damage and arson27.49-33.33%
Public order21.15100.00%
Theft from the person11.150.00%
Other theft10.58-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2123.0675.00%
Other theft412.11100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.31200.00%
Vehicle crime31.73200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.730.00%
Other crime21.730.00%
Burglary11.150.00%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%
Public order10.580.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.1171.43%
Anti-social behaviour36.920.00%
Other theft21.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.15-50.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%

In March 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 offences78.65-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.04-66.67%
Other theft21.150.00%
Other crime21.15100.00%
Public order11.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%

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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.41-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson65.76100.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.460.00%
Burglary21.150.00%
Bicycle theft11.150.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Public order10.58-50.00%
Other crime10.580.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.56133.33%
Other theft68.07500.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.460.00%
Public order21.73-60.00%
Vehicle crime11.150.00%
Drugs10.580.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.65-53.85%
Public order53.46150.00%
Vehicle crime12.880.00%
Other theft10.580.00%
Burglary10.580.00%
Drugs10.580.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.6844.44%
Criminal damage and arson27.49100.00%
Public order21.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.150.00%
Burglary11.15-50.00%
Other theft10.58-66.67%
Other crime10.580.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.11-25.00%
Vehicle crime55.19400.00%
Other theft32.8850.00%
Burglary21.730.00%
Theft from the person11.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.950.00%
Other theft26.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.150.00%
Vehicle crime11.150.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20246
January 20243
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 169 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202421
July 202412
June 202413
May 202421
April 202412
March 20247
February 202410
January 202414
December 20236
November 202313
October 20239
September 202312

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20243
April 20243
February 20242
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
January 20246
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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
October 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Redwing Court
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Heron Close
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Romsey Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Langstone Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Moorings Way
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. St James Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Lacey Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Stride Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Marina Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Ebery Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. East Shore Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Salterns Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Wells Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Beasant Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1