BONCHURCH ROAD, PO4 8RZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO4 8RZ

BONCHURCH ROAD, PO4 8RZ, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.47 per 1,000 population. This PO4 8RZ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PO4 postcode area, which has experienced 357 crimes and a crime rate of 8.45 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PO4 8RZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO4 8RZ, encompassing approximately 4285 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (10.53% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

PO4 8RZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • St James Place with total crimes: 10
  • Carisbrooke Road with total crimes: 3
  • Mariners Walk with total crimes: 3

BONCHURCH ROAD, PO4 8RZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences217.4710.53%
Burglary34.90200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.70-40.00%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%
Public order10.23-80.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Drugs10.23-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.0311.76%
Public order54.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.170.00%
Vehicle crime21.170.00%
Drugs20.47100.00%
Other theft10.47-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

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 offences176.770.00%
Public order53.9766.67%
Vehicle crime21.17-33.33%
Other theft20.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%

In May 2024, 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 offences178.4041.67%
Anti-social behaviour63.97100.00%
Public order31.40-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.70200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.700.00%
Other theft20.70-50.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.07-20.00%
Public order42.8033.33%
Other theft40.93100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.9350.00%
Vehicle crime10.70-66.67%
Drugs10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.77150.00%
Public order33.500.00%
Vehicle crime30.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.70-50.00%
Other theft20.47100.00%
Burglary10.47-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-83.33%
Other crime10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.67-72.73%
Criminal damage and arson61.40500.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.40300.00%
Burglary30.9350.00%
Other theft10.70-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences227.47100.00%
Burglary25.13-50.00%
Other theft20.47100.00%
Public order20.47-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.23-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.70-8.33%
Public order62.57200.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.40150.00%
Burglary41.17300.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.93100.00%
Shoplifting20.47100.00%
Vehicle crime10.47-50.00%
Other theft10.23-50.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.07-29.41%
Vehicle crime22.80-33.33%
Other theft20.470.00%
Public order20.47-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.47-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-80.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.87-15.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.9725.00%
Public order31.17-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.700.00%
Vehicle crime30.70-25.00%
Other theft20.700.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Shoplifting10.23-66.67%
Other crime10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.670.00%
Vehicle crime40.930.00%
Public order40.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.930.00%
Shoplifting30.700.00%
Other theft20.700.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 189 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202421
July 202419
June 202417
May 202417
April 202412
March 202415
February 20246
January 202422
December 202311
November 202312
October 202317
September 202320

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20245
June 20245
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
January 20242
December 20236
November 20232
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20245
May 20243
March 20241
February 20246
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
May 20246
April 20243
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20235
November 20232
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 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
November 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. St James Place
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Carisbrooke Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. Mariners Walk
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Cromarty Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Hollam Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Gisors Road
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Velder Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 8. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 9. Mayles Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. B2153
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Alverstone Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Specks Lane
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Heron Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. James Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1