MEON ROAD, PO4 8NW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO4 8NW

MEON ROAD, PO4 8NW, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.73 per 1,000 population. This PO4 8NW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PO4 postcode area, which has experienced 357 crimes and a crime rate of 8.45 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PO4 8NW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO4 8NW, encompassing approximately 5412 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

PO4 8NW Crime Hotspots

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

  • St James Place with total crimes: 10
  • Morgan Road with total crimes: 4
  • Mariners Walk with total crimes: 3

MEON ROAD, PO4 8NW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences205.73-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour43.70300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.74-25.00%
Public order10.55-85.71%
Vehicle crime10.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Burglary10.180.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences226.6557.14%
Public order74.0640.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.74-50.00%
Other theft10.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.18-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences144.6227.27%
Public order52.59400.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.92-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.37100.00%
Other crime10.37-66.67%
Other theft10.18-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.54-38.89%
Other theft42.03-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.74-20.00%
Other crime30.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.5550.00%
Burglary20.550.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Public order10.18-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.18-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences186.4720.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.33150.00%
Other theft50.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.92100.00%
Public order20.37-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences154.6215.38%
Public order42.77100.00%
Vehicle crime20.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.37-33.33%
Other crime10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.18-85.71%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.54-18.75%
Criminal damage and arson72.40600.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.29200.00%
Public order20.550.00%
Burglary20.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Other theft10.18-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences164.806.67%
Other theft22.96100.00%
Burglary20.37-50.00%
Public order20.37-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.18-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.18-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.84150.00%
Public order52.77400.00%
Burglary40.92300.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.7433.33%
Vehicle crime30.7450.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.55200.00%
Other theft10.55-50.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%
Drugs10.180.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.33-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour31.11200.00%
Other theft20.55-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-50.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%
Burglary10.180.00%
Drugs10.180.00%
Public order10.18-83.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences217.025.00%
Public order63.8850.00%
Other theft31.11200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.550.00%
Vehicle crime20.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Burglary10.180.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.18-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences206.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.700.00%
Public order40.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.740.00%
Vehicle crime20.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Burglary10.180.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Drugs10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 191 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202420
July 202422
June 202414
May 202411
April 202418
March 202415
February 202413
January 202416
December 202315
November 20236
October 202321
September 202320

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20245
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20247
June 20245
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20231
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20247
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20245
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. St James Place
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Morgan Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Mariners Walk
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Cromarty Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Hollam Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Stowe Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Gisors Road
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Velder Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 9. Redwing Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Locksway Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Mayles Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Heron Close
    Total1
    Burglary1