BLENDWORTH ROAD, PO4 8QA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO4 8QA

BLENDWORTH ROAD, PO4 8QA, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.13 per 1,000 population. This PO4 8QA 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 8QA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO4 8QA, encompassing approximately 5467 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-30.43% decrease)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Possession of weapons: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

PO4 8QA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Alverstone Road with total crimes: 6
  • Cromarty Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Rosetta Road with total crimes: 4

BLENDWORTH ROAD, PO4 8QA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.13-30.43%
Public order72.93133.33%
Possession of weapons31.28200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.550.00%
Bicycle theft20.550.00%
Other theft20.37100.00%
Drugs20.37100.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.180.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences236.2243.75%
Public order34.21-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.55-25.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.18-50.00%
Other theft10.180.00%
Drugs10.18-50.00%
Burglary10.180.00%

In July 2024, 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 offences166.04-5.88%
Public order52.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.73100.00%
Drugs20.37100.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-50.00%
Other theft10.18-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences175.3013.33%
Public order53.11150.00%
Vehicle crime20.91100.00%
Other theft20.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-80.00%
Drugs10.18-50.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences155.677.14%
Anti-social behaviour52.7425.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.910.00%
Public order20.550.00%
Drugs20.37100.00%
Other theft20.37-60.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.180.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences144.940.00%
Other theft52.56150.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.9133.33%
Public order20.73-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.37-83.33%
Drugs10.180.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.30180.00%
Vehicle crime62.560.00%
Public order31.10200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.550.00%
Other theft20.55100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-83.33%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson63.66500.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.10-64.29%
Anti-social behaviour30.910.00%
Burglary30.5550.00%
Public order10.55-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Other theft10.18-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences144.397.69%
Vehicle crime22.56-33.33%
Burglary20.37-50.00%
Public order20.37-60.00%
Other theft20.37100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.5844.44%
Anti-social behaviour52.380.00%
Public order50.91400.00%
Burglary40.91300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.73200.00%
Vehicle crime30.550.00%
Shoplifting10.550.00%
Other theft10.18-50.00%
Drugs10.180.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.47-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.6550.00%
Other theft20.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-75.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%
Burglary10.180.00%
Drugs10.180.00%
Public order10.18-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences186.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.730.00%
Public order30.730.00%
Vehicle crime20.550.00%
Other theft20.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 174 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202423
July 202416
June 202417
May 202415
April 202414
March 202414
February 20245
January 202414
December 202313
November 20239
October 202318

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20245
June 20245
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 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

A total of 2 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
July 20241

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244
May 20243
March 20241
February 20246
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20245
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
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 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20246
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Alverstone Road
    Total6
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Cromarty Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
  • 3. Rosetta Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Specks Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 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. Carisbrooke Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. St James Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Solent Drive
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Essex Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. B2153
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Church View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1