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

Overview of Crime in PO4 8NY

CROFTON ROAD, PO4 8NY, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.49 per 1,000 population. This PO4 8NY 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 8NY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO4 8NY, encompassing approximately 6167 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (26.32% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

PO4 8NY Crime Hotspots

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

  • St James Place with total crimes: 10
  • Essex Road with total crimes: 8
  • Morgan Road with total crimes: 4

CROFTON ROAD, PO4 8NY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences217.13-19.23%
Public order63.4050.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.97-20.00%
Other theft30.6550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.490.00%
Vehicle crime20.32-33.33%
Shoplifting20.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Burglary10.160.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%
Other crime10.16-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences267.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.220.00%
Public order40.810.00%
Vehicle crime30.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.490.00%
Other theft20.320.00%
Other crime20.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%
Drugs10.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 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
September 20235

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20245
June 20247
May 20242
April 20242
March 20245
February 20241
January 20243
December 20236
November 20231
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 215 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202424
July 202419
June 202415
May 202416
April 202416
March 202422
February 202413
January 202417
December 202318
November 20238
October 202321
September 202326

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 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
September 20233

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
September 20231

A total of 4 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
October 20231

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

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
October 20231
September 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. St James Place
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Essex Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Morgan Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Cromarty Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Hollam Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Stowe Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Tranmere Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Middlesex Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Gisors Road
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Velder Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 11. Locksway Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Mayles Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Glasgow Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Heron Close
    Total1
    Burglary1