PO4 8PF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO4 8PF

PO4 8PF, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.00 per 1,000 population. This PO4 8PF 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 8PF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO4 8PF, encompassing approximately 2799 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

PO4 8PF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Orchard Lane with total crimes: 8
  • Redwing Court with total crimes: 4
  • Oakdene Road with total crimes: 3

PO4 8PF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.00-9.09%
Public order27.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.71-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.71-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.07-18.52%
Criminal damage and arson37.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.070.00%
Vehicle crime20.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2712.8642.11%
Public order49.64300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.430.00%
Bicycle theft11.070.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.570.00%
Theft from the person26.790.00%
Drugs10.710.00%
Public order10.36-80.00%
Other theft10.36-66.67%

In May 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 offences1913.5718.75%
Public order56.79400.00%
Other theft31.7950.00%
Burglary21.070.00%
Other crime20.710.00%
Possession of weapons20.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.71-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.71-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.2923.08%
Anti-social behaviour35.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0750.00%
Other theft21.07100.00%
Public order10.710.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.79-18.75%
Other crime24.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.71-71.43%
Other theft10.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.7233.33%
Criminal damage and arson75.71133.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.500.00%
Burglary20.71100.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Public order10.36-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.57-7.69%
Other theft34.29200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.07100.00%
Public order20.71-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.29116.67%
Public order54.6466.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.7950.00%
Vehicle crime11.070.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-66.67%
Burglary10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

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 offences65.36-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour32.140.00%
Public order31.0750.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.070.00%
Other theft10.710.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.000.00%
Public order22.500.00%
Burglary20.710.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20245
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 190 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202422
July 202427
June 202419
May 202419
April 202416
March 202413
February 202416
January 202412
December 202313
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20242
March 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20242
April 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20242
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Orchard Lane
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Redwing Court
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Oakdene Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Heron Close
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Moorings Way
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Shelford Road
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. St James Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Locksway Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Solent Drive
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Salterns Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1