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

Overview of Crime in PO4 8NY

CROFTON ROAD, PO4 8NY, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 50 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.11 per 1,000 population. This PO4 8NY 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 8NY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO4 8NY, encompassing approximately 6167 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)

PO4 8NY 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

CROFTON ROAD, PO4 8NY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences228.11-8.33%
Public order83.57166.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.30100.00%
Shoplifting60.970.00%
Possession of weapons20.97100.00%
Other theft20.32100.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Burglary10.160.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%
Drugs10.160.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences246.4926.32%
Anti-social behaviour53.8966.67%
Public order30.81-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.49-50.00%
Other theft10.160.00%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%
Burglary10.160.00%

In July 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 offences195.6726.67%
Public order53.08-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour30.81-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.4950.00%
Vehicle crime20.49-33.33%
Drugs20.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences155.84-6.25%
Public order72.43250.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.13-33.33%
Vehicle crime30.65200.00%
Shoplifting30.4950.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.49-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Other crime10.16-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.5950.00%
Other theft30.97-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.4950.00%
Drugs20.49100.00%
Other crime20.320.00%
Public order20.320.00%
Shoplifting20.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.16-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences165.35-27.27%
Other theft52.59400.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.81100.00%
Vehicle crime30.65-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.490.00%
Public order20.32-60.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences226.1669.23%
Vehicle crime63.570.00%
Public order50.97400.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.81-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour20.320.00%
Other theft10.32-50.00%

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 offences134.70-23.53%
Criminal damage and arson72.110.00%
Burglary31.1350.00%
Other theft20.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.32100.00%
Public order10.32-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences174.54-5.56%
Public order32.76-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.49-50.00%
Other theft20.32100.00%
Burglary20.32-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences186.97125.00%
Public order62.92500.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.97400.00%
Vehicle crime40.81100.00%
Burglary40.65300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.65200.00%
Other theft10.49-50.00%
Shoplifting10.16-50.00%
Drugs10.16-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.40-61.90%
Drugs31.30200.00%
Other theft20.49-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.320.00%
Shoplifting20.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.16-50.00%
Burglary10.160.00%
Public order10.16-83.33%

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 offences217.130.00%
Public order63.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.970.00%
Other theft30.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.490.00%
Vehicle crime20.320.00%
Shoplifting20.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Burglary10.160.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%
Other crime10.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 211 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202424
July 202419
June 202415
May 202416
April 202416
March 202422
February 202413
January 202417
December 202318
November 20238
October 202321

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
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
July 20245
June 20247
May 20242
April 20242
March 20245
February 20241
January 20243
December 20236
November 20231
October 20236

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 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
September 20241
August 20241
May 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 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20247
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 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20243
April 20245
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

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 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
June 20244
May 20246
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20235
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20246
January 20242
December 20234
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 8NY 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. Middlesex Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 6. Heron Close
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Shelford Road
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Weston Avenue
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Glasgow Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Gisors Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Perth Road
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 12. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 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. Suffolk Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Essex Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Church View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1