PO4 8PL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO4 8PL

PO4 8PL, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 84 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.90 per 1,000 population. This PO4 8PL 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 (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PO4 8PL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO4 8PL, encompassing approximately 7061 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (-9.09% decrease)

PO4 8PL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • Goldsmith Avenue with total crimes: 11
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 7

PO4 8PL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2611.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.6857.14%
Public order101.56-9.09%
Other theft81.420.00%
Shoplifting81.1333.33%
Drugs51.13400.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.71150.00%
Bicycle theft40.71300.00%
Theft from the person20.570.00%
Possession of weapons20.28100.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-75.00%
Other crime10.140.00%
Burglary10.14-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences269.9118.18%
Public order113.6857.14%
Other theft81.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.1316.67%
Shoplifting60.990.00%
Vehicle crime40.85100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.570.00%
Burglary20.280.00%
Drugs10.28-66.67%
Other crime10.140.00%
Bicycle theft10.14-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences228.5015.79%
Other theft83.1214.29%
Public order71.1375.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.9920.00%
Shoplifting60.85-45.45%
Drugs30.85200.00%
Burglary20.42-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.28-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.28-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.28100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.645.56%
Shoplifting112.69266.67%
Other theft71.56-63.16%
Anti-social behaviour50.99-64.29%
Public order40.71-20.00%
Vehicle crime40.57-42.86%
Burglary30.5750.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.42-25.00%
Possession of weapons10.42-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.14-66.67%
Theft from the person10.140.00%
Other crime10.140.00%
Drugs10.140.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1911.19171.43%
Violence and sexual offences182.69-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour142.55133.33%
Vehicle crime71.98600.00%
Public order50.9925.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.71-33.33%
Bicycle theft30.5750.00%
Shoplifting30.42-78.57%
Burglary20.420.00%
Possession of weapons20.28100.00%
Robbery20.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences249.9150.00%
Shoplifting143.4040.00%
Other theft71.98-56.25%
Anti-social behaviour60.99500.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.850.00%
Public order40.8533.33%
Burglary20.57-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.280.00%
Drugs20.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.14-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.060.00%
Other theft162.27128.57%
Shoplifting102.2766.67%
Burglary61.42100.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.85200.00%
Vehicle crime30.85-50.00%
Public order30.42-40.00%
Theft from the person20.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.79-30.43%
Other theft72.27-36.36%
Shoplifting60.990.00%
Vehicle crime60.8550.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.85400.00%
Public order50.71150.00%
Burglary30.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.420.00%
Drugs20.280.00%
Bicycle theft20.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences238.360.00%
Other theft113.26120.00%
Shoplifting61.5620.00%
Vehicle crime40.85-20.00%
Burglary30.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.42-60.00%
Drugs20.280.00%
Public order20.28-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.28-50.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.14-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%
Other crime10.140.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences238.78-32.35%
Anti-social behaviour63.2620.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.8525.00%
Public order50.71-37.50%
Shoplifting50.710.00%
Other theft50.710.00%
Vehicle crime50.710.00%
Bicycle theft40.710.00%
Drugs20.570.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3410.4854.55%
Public order84.82-11.11%
Other theft51.13-54.55%
Anti-social behaviour50.7166.67%
Vehicle crime50.7166.67%
Shoplifting50.71-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson40.71-33.33%
Bicycle theft40.57100.00%
Drugs20.570.00%
Burglary10.28-66.67%
Other crime10.140.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.0546.67%
Other theft113.1283.33%
Public order91.56200.00%
Shoplifting81.2714.29%
Criminal damage and arson61.1320.00%
Vehicle crime30.85-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.42-57.14%
Burglary30.4250.00%
Bicycle theft20.42100.00%
Drugs20.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.120.00%
Shoplifting70.990.00%
Other theft60.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.850.00%
Vehicle crime40.710.00%
Public order30.570.00%
Burglary20.420.00%
Drugs20.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20244
March 20247
February 20241
January 20243
December 20236
November 20234
October 20235
September 20235
August 20233
July 20234

A total of 118 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20248
May 20248
April 20247
March 202419
February 20247
January 202416
December 20237
November 202311
October 20235
September 20235
August 202311
July 20236

A total of 76 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 202411
May 20247
April 20244
March 20245
February 20244
January 20243
December 20235
November 20232
October 20235
September 20238
August 20239
July 20233

A total of 284 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.85 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202426
June 202426
May 202422
April 202419
March 202418
February 202424
January 202416
December 202316
November 202323
October 202323
September 202334
August 202322
July 202315

A total of 95 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.31 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20246
May 20246
April 202411
March 20243
February 202414
January 202410
December 20236
November 20236
October 20235
September 20235
August 20238
July 20237

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
February 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231
August 20231

A total of 28 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234
September 20234
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 77 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 20247
May 20246
April 20245
March 202414
February 20246
January 20241
December 20235
November 20231
October 20236
September 20235
August 20233
July 20237

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
February 20246
January 20246
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235
September 20234
August 20236
July 20235

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Goldsmith Avenue
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons2
    Public order2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total7
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Dickinson Road
    Total7
    Shoplifting5
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. Cromarty Avenue
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 7. Grayshott Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
  • 8. Devonshire Avenue
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Winter Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. B2153
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Ruskin Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Alverstone Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Rodney Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 14. Fratton Way
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Heidelberg Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 16. Fernhurst Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Mafeking Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Catisfield Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Gisors Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Essex Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Claydon Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Apsley Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 23. Priory Crescent
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 24. Church View
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 25. Specks Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Empshott Road
    Total1
    Public order1