SHELFORD ROAD, PO4 8NT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO4 8NT

SHELFORD ROAD, PO4 8NT, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 49 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.64 per 1,000 population. This PO4 8NT 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 8NT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO4 8NT, encompassing approximately 5669 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (10.53% increase)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)

PO4 8NT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Cromarty Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Stowe Road with total crimes: 5

SHELFORD ROAD, PO4 8NT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.6410.53%
Public order83.70700.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.41500.00%
Shoplifting61.060.00%
Possession of weapons21.06100.00%
Other theft20.35100.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Burglary10.180.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%
Drugs10.180.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences195.2911.76%
Anti-social behaviour43.3533.33%
Public order10.71-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.18-50.00%
Other theft10.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Burglary10.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.18-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences175.6470.00%
Public order53.0025.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.5350.00%
Vehicle crime20.530.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Drugs10.180.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.76-23.08%
Public order41.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.71-40.00%
Shoplifting30.5350.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.530.00%
Vehicle crime20.35100.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Other crime10.18-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.00-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour52.2966.67%
Public order40.8833.33%
Other theft30.71-50.00%
Other crime20.530.00%
Shoplifting20.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Drugs10.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.18-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences155.82-21.05%
Other theft62.65500.00%
Public order31.06-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.5350.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.53100.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences195.4758.33%
Public order53.35400.00%
Vehicle crime30.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.530.00%
Other theft10.35-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.18-85.71%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.94-36.84%
Criminal damage and arson72.12600.00%
Burglary31.2350.00%
Other theft20.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.350.00%
Public order10.35-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences195.470.00%
Public order43.35-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.71-60.00%
Other theft20.35100.00%
Burglary20.35-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.18-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.58137.50%
Anti-social behaviour53.35150.00%
Public order50.8866.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.8833.33%
Burglary40.71300.00%
Vehicle crime30.7150.00%
Other theft10.53-50.00%
Shoplifting10.18-50.00%
Drugs10.18-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.41-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson31.41200.00%
Public order30.53-40.00%
Other theft20.530.00%
Vehicle crime20.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.350.00%
Drugs20.35100.00%
Shoplifting20.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences185.820.00%
Public order53.170.00%
Other theft20.880.00%
Vehicle crime20.350.00%
Shoplifting20.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Drugs10.180.00%
Burglary10.180.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 190 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202419
July 202417
June 202410
May 202413
April 202415
March 202419
February 202412
January 202419
December 202319
November 20238
October 202318

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
July 20245
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243
March 20245
February 20241
January 20244
December 20235
November 20233
October 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20247
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
June 20243
May 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20243
May 20245
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20232

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total9
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Cromarty Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
  • 3. Stowe Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 4. Rosetta Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Oakdene Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Middlesex Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 7. Heron Close
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Shelford Road
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Weston Avenue
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Glasgow Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Gisors Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Perth Road
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 13. St James Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Redlands Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Trevis Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Locksway Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Solent Drive
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Church View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1