CROFTON ROAD, PO4 8NX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO4 8NX

CROFTON ROAD, PO4 8NX, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.14 per 1,000 population. This PO4 8NX 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 8NX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO4 8NX, encompassing approximately 5178 residents.

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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)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

PO4 8NX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cromarty Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Stowe Road with total crimes: 5
  • Redwing Court with total crimes: 4

CROFTON ROAD, PO4 8NX 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 Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.14-9.52%
Public order63.67500.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.1633.33%
Possession of weapons20.77100.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Burglary10.190.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%
Other theft10.190.00%
Shoplifting10.190.00%
Drugs10.190.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences216.37-4.55%
Anti-social behaviour54.06400.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.97-25.00%
Public order10.58-85.71%
Vehicle crime10.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Burglary10.190.00%

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 offences227.1446.67%
Public order74.2540.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.77-50.00%
Other theft10.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.19-50.00%
Burglary10.190.00%

In June 2024, 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 offences155.0225.00%
Public order52.90400.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.97-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.39100.00%
Other crime10.39-75.00%
Other theft10.19-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.18-25.00%
Other crime42.320.00%
Other theft40.77-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.77-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.770.00%
Burglary20.580.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Public order10.19-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.190.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences165.7914.29%
Anti-social behaviour53.09150.00%
Other theft50.97400.00%
Public order20.97-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-50.00%
Drugs10.190.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.0240.00%
Public order42.70100.00%
Other crime20.770.00%
Vehicle crime20.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.39-33.33%
Other theft10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

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 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.41-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson81.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.54200.00%
Public order20.580.00%
Burglary20.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Other theft10.19-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences144.83-12.50%
Other theft42.70300.00%
Burglary20.77-50.00%
Public order20.39-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.19-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.53128.57%
Public order53.09400.00%
Burglary40.97300.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.7733.33%
Vehicle crime30.7750.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.58200.00%
Drugs20.58100.00%
Other theft10.39-50.00%
Shoplifting10.190.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.67-65.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.35200.00%
Other theft20.580.00%
Vehicle crime20.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-50.00%
Shoplifting10.190.00%
Burglary10.19-50.00%
Drugs10.190.00%
Public order10.19-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences206.950.00%
Public order53.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.970.00%
Vehicle crime20.390.00%
Other theft20.390.00%
Burglary20.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Other crime10.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 186 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202421
July 202422
June 202415
May 202412
April 202416
March 202414
February 202410
January 202414
December 202316
November 20237
October 202320

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 20247
June 20245
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 1 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

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232

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 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20244
May 20243
February 20248
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

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 5 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 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 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20244
March 20242
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Cromarty Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
  • 2. Stowe Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 3. Redwing Court
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 4. Rosetta Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Heron Close
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Shelford Road
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Weston Avenue
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Gisors Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Perth Road
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 10. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. St James Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Locksway Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Solent Drive
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Church View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Salterns Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1