VELDER AVENUE, PO4 8RU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO4 8RU

VELDER AVENUE, PO4 8RU, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.83 per 1,000 population. This PO4 8RU 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 8RU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO4 8RU, encompassing approximately 3964 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (29.41% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Possession of weapons: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PO4 8RU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Alverstone Road with total crimes: 6
  • Redwing Court with total crimes: 4
  • James Road with total crimes: 4

VELDER AVENUE, PO4 8RU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences228.8329.41%
Criminal damage and arson35.550.00%
Possession of weapons20.760.00%
Bicycle theft20.500.00%
Public order20.500.00%
Drugs20.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.05-5.56%
Criminal damage and arson34.29-25.00%
Other theft10.760.00%
Burglary10.25-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.25-66.67%

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 offences189.845.88%
Public order64.5450.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.51300.00%
Vehicle crime31.01200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.760.00%
Burglary20.760.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.56-5.56%
Public order44.29100.00%
Vehicle crime11.01-50.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Other crime10.25-50.00%
Other theft10.25-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.8438.46%
Other theft44.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.010.00%
Burglary20.760.00%
Other crime20.500.00%
Public order20.50-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.8118.18%
Anti-social behaviour43.280.00%
Other theft41.01300.00%
Public order31.0150.00%
Vehicle crime20.76100.00%
Drugs10.500.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.550.00%
Other crime32.770.00%
Public order20.76100.00%
Possession of weapons20.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.50-71.43%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

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 offences116.31-42.11%
Criminal damage and arson72.7775.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.77200.00%
Burglary20.76100.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Public order10.25-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.3246.15%
Other theft44.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.01100.00%
Public order21.01-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Burglary10.25-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.5730.00%
Public order63.28100.00%
Burglary41.51300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.01100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.500.00%
Drugs20.50100.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.79-41.18%
Public order32.52200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.76100.00%
Burglary10.50-50.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.290.00%
Vehicle crime31.010.00%
Other theft20.760.00%
Burglary20.500.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.250.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 186 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202417
July 202418
June 202417
May 202418
April 202413
March 202411
February 202411
January 202419
December 202313
November 202310
October 202317

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

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
March 20242
January 20241
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 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 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 20244
June 20241
May 20243
March 20242
February 20247
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20246
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20236
November 20233
October 20231

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
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 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 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20243
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PO4 8RU 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. Redwing Court
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. James Road
    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. Church View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Salterns Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1