PO4 8QE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO4 8QE

PO4 8QE, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.73 per 1,000 population. This PO4 8QE 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 8QE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO4 8QE, encompassing approximately 4237 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (10.53% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PO4 8QE 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
  • Redwing Court with total crimes: 4

PO4 8QE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.7310.53%
Public order44.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.940.00%
Possession of weapons20.710.00%
Bicycle theft20.470.00%
Drugs20.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences195.905.56%
Criminal damage and arson34.480.00%
Other theft10.710.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.240.00%

In July 2024, 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 offences188.0228.57%
Public order64.2550.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.42200.00%
Vehicle crime30.71200.00%
Other theft10.710.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.437.69%
Public order43.30300.00%
Vehicle crime10.94-50.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Other crime10.24-50.00%
Other theft10.24-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.5518.18%
Other theft43.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.94-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.710.00%
Burglary20.710.00%
Other crime20.470.00%
Vehicle crime20.470.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.4357.14%
Anti-social behaviour42.600.00%
Other theft40.94300.00%
Vehicle crime20.94100.00%
Public order10.47-50.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.54-36.36%
Other crime21.650.00%
Public order20.47100.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-85.71%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.66-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson72.60250.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.650.00%
Burglary20.47100.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Public order10.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.439.09%
Other theft52.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Public order10.24-80.00%
Burglary10.24-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.3737.50%
Public order52.60150.00%
Burglary41.18300.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.94100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.470.00%
Drugs20.47100.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.01-55.56%
Public order21.89100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.47100.00%
Vehicle crime10.47-66.67%
Burglary10.24-50.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-66.67%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.250.00%
Vehicle crime30.710.00%
Other theft20.710.00%
Burglary20.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.240.00%
Public order10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 163 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202419
July 202418
June 202414
May 202413
April 202411
March 20247
February 202411
January 202412
December 202311
November 20238
October 202318

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

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20246
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232

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 2.64 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20244
March 20241
January 20245
October 20232

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 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20243
April 20244
February 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PO4 8QE 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. Redwing Court
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 4. Heron Close
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Romsey Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Langstone Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Shelford Road
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Weston Avenue
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. St James Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Lacey Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Solent Drive
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Church View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Salterns Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1