PRIORY CRESCENT, PO4 8RL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO4 8RL

PRIORY CRESCENT, PO4 8RL, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 56 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.92 per 1,000 population. This PO4 8RL 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 8RL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO4 8RL, encompassing approximately 7071 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (-8.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

PO4 8RL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Heyshott Road with total crimes: 8
  • Alverstone Road with total crimes: 6
  • Cromarty Avenue with total crimes: 5

PRIORY CRESCENT, PO4 8RL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences237.92-8.00%
Shoplifting83.2560.00%
Public order51.13-50.00%
Bicycle theft50.71400.00%
Other theft30.71200.00%
Vehicle crime30.42200.00%
Burglary20.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.28-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.28100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.28-66.67%
Drugs10.28-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences258.20-7.41%
Public order103.5411.11%
Anti-social behaviour61.41-33.33%
Shoplifting50.8566.67%
Criminal damage and arson30.71-40.00%
Drugs30.42-25.00%
Burglary20.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.28-50.00%
Other theft10.14-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.14-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.140.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences279.4812.50%
Public order93.82-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour91.2750.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.27400.00%
Drugs40.71300.00%
Shoplifting30.57-40.00%
Bicycle theft30.42200.00%
Other theft20.42-60.00%
Theft from the person20.280.00%
Possession of weapons20.28100.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences248.6326.32%
Public order113.39266.67%
Anti-social behaviour61.560.00%
Shoplifting50.8525.00%
Other theft50.710.00%
Vehicle crime40.71100.00%
Drugs10.57-66.67%
Other crime10.140.00%
Bicycle theft10.14-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.140.00%
Burglary10.140.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences196.51-9.52%
Anti-social behaviour62.6920.00%
Other theft50.850.00%
Shoplifting40.71-42.86%
Public order30.57-25.00%
Drugs30.420.00%
Vehicle crime20.42-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.28100.00%
Burglary10.28-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.14-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences217.6440.00%
Shoplifting72.97133.33%
Other theft50.99-68.75%
Anti-social behaviour50.71-64.29%
Public order40.710.00%
Vehicle crime40.57-42.86%
Burglary30.5750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.42-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.28-50.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%
Other crime10.140.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft169.90220.00%
Violence and sexual offences152.26-11.76%
Anti-social behaviour142.12133.33%
Vehicle crime71.98600.00%
Public order40.9933.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.57-20.00%
Shoplifting30.57-70.00%
Burglary20.420.00%
Robbery20.280.00%
Bicycle theft20.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.5013.33%
Shoplifting102.4042.86%
Anti-social behaviour61.41500.00%
Other theft50.85-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson50.71-16.67%
Public order30.7150.00%
Burglary20.42-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Drugs10.140.00%
Vehicle crime10.14-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.07-11.76%
Other theft92.1280.00%
Shoplifting71.2740.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.99100.00%
Burglary50.85150.00%
Vehicle crime20.71-66.67%
Public order20.28-60.00%
Theft from the person20.280.00%
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 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.350.00%
Vehicle crime62.4050.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.850.00%
Shoplifting50.71150.00%
Public order50.71150.00%
Other theft50.71-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson30.7150.00%
Burglary20.42-33.33%
Drugs20.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.08-19.05%
Other theft82.40166.67%
Vehicle crime41.130.00%
Burglary30.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.42-50.00%
Shoplifting20.28-60.00%
Drugs20.280.00%
Public order20.28-60.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.14-75.00%
Other crime10.140.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences217.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.970.00%
Public order50.850.00%
Shoplifting50.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.710.00%
Bicycle theft40.570.00%
Vehicle crime40.570.00%
Other theft30.570.00%
Drugs20.420.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 63 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202410
July 20249
June 202411
May 20243
April 20244
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 241 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202425
July 202427
June 202424
May 202419
April 202421
March 202415
February 202417
January 202415
December 202317
November 202317
October 202321

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 67 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20245
May 20245
April 20245
March 202416
February 20245
January 20249
December 20235
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20245
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20245
January 20246
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241

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

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

A total of 64 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 20243
June 20245
May 20244
April 20247
March 20243
February 202410
January 20247
December 20235
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 66 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20249
June 20246
May 20246
April 20245
March 202414
February 20246
January 20241
December 20235
October 20236

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 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

A total of 6 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
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Heyshott Road
    Total8
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Alverstone Road
    Total6
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Cromarty Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
  • 4. Goldsmith Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Specks Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 9. Weston Avenue
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Gisors Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Wimborne Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 12. Carisbrooke Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Rodney Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Frensham Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Essex Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Devonshire Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. B2153
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Church View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Anson Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 20. Fratton Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Frogmore Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1