PO4 8RW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO4 8RW

PO4 8RW, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 48 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.48 per 1,000 population. This PO4 8RW 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 8RW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO4 8RW, encompassing approximately 5658 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Bicycle theft: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

PO4 8RW 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
  • Goldsmith Avenue with total crimes: 5

PO4 8RW 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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.480.00%
Public order63.71-25.00%
Bicycle theft51.06400.00%
Possession of weapons30.88200.00%
Other theft30.53200.00%
Burglary20.53-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.35-33.33%
Drugs20.35-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.350.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.18-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.3110.53%
Public order83.71-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.41-44.44%
Drugs30.880.00%
Burglary30.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.53-25.00%
Possession of weapons10.53-50.00%
Other theft10.18-50.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.3711.76%
Public order103.3611.11%
Anti-social behaviour91.7780.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.59300.00%
Drugs30.71200.00%
Other theft20.53-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.35100.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-75.00%
Shoplifting10.18-50.00%
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 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.136.25%
Public order93.00350.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.5966.67%
Vehicle crime40.88100.00%
Other theft40.7133.33%
Shoplifting20.71-50.00%
Drugs10.35-66.67%
Other crime10.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.18-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.180.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.54-11.11%
Shoplifting42.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.71-57.14%
Drugs30.53200.00%
Other theft30.53-57.14%
Public order20.53-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.35-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.35100.00%
Burglary10.35-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.18-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.0128.57%
Other theft73.18-46.15%
Anti-social behaviour71.24-41.67%
Public order41.240.00%
Shoplifting40.71300.00%
Vehicle crime30.71-50.00%
Burglary20.53100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.35-33.33%
Drugs10.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.2575.00%
Other theft132.47225.00%
Anti-social behaviour122.3071.43%
Vehicle crime62.12500.00%
Public order41.06100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.71-40.00%
Robbery20.530.00%
Burglary10.35-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.18-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.83-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour71.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.240.00%
Other theft40.88-50.00%
Public order20.710.00%
Burglary20.35-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.350.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.18-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.54-33.33%
Other theft82.1260.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.41150.00%
Burglary40.8833.33%
Vehicle crime20.71-50.00%
Public order20.35-66.67%
Theft from the person20.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.18-80.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences189.0150.00%
Public order63.18500.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.060.00%
Shoplifting50.88150.00%
Other theft50.880.00%
Vehicle crime40.880.00%
Burglary30.71200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.530.00%
Drugs20.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences125.66-29.41%
Other theft52.12150.00%
Vehicle crime40.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.71-60.00%
Shoplifting20.35-33.33%
Drugs20.35100.00%
Public order10.35-80.00%
Burglary10.180.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.18-66.67%
Other crime10.180.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.060.00%
Public order50.880.00%
Vehicle crime40.880.00%
Shoplifting30.710.00%
Bicycle theft30.530.00%
Other theft20.530.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 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
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 193 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202421
July 202419
June 202417
May 202416
April 202418
March 202414
February 20248
January 202412
December 202318
November 202312
October 202317

A total of 59 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 202410
June 20249
May 20242
April 20244
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20236
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 57 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20247
March 202413
February 20244
January 20248
December 20235
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20245
January 20245
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 60 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 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20249
June 20245
May 20243
April 20247
March 202412
February 20247
December 20235
October 20236

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 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
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 8RW 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. Goldsmith Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Specks Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Heron Close
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 8. Supermarket
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 9. Shelford Road
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Weston Avenue
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Gisors Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Wimborne Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 13. Carisbrooke Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Rodney Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Essex Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. B2153
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Church View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Anson Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 19. Frogmore Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1