VERNON AVENUE, PO4 8SA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO4 8SA

VERNON AVENUE, PO4 8SA, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 60 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.46 per 1,000 population. This PO4 8SA 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 (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PO4 8SA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO4 8SA, encompassing approximately 4814 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)

PO4 8SA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Goldsmith Avenue with total crimes: 11
  • Dickinson Road with total crimes: 7
  • Cromarty Avenue with total crimes: 6

VERNON AVENUE, PO4 8SA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.4614.29%
Public order103.32-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour102.08100.00%
Shoplifting62.08200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.25400.00%
Drugs31.04200.00%
Bicycle theft30.62200.00%
Vehicle crime20.62-50.00%
Other theft20.42-71.43%
Possession of weapons20.42100.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.39-17.65%
Public order122.91100.00%
Other theft72.49133.33%
Anti-social behaviour51.4525.00%
Vehicle crime41.04100.00%
Shoplifting20.83-50.00%
Drugs10.42-50.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.21-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.356.25%
Public order63.53100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.25-33.33%
Shoplifting40.83-33.33%
Other theft30.83-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.620.00%
Drugs20.620.00%
Vehicle crime20.42-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.42100.00%
Burglary10.42-50.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.1833.33%
Other theft63.32-62.50%
Shoplifting61.25500.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.25-50.00%
Vehicle crime41.2533.33%
Public order30.83-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.62-50.00%
Burglary20.62100.00%
Bicycle theft10.42-66.67%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1612.67300.00%
Violence and sexual offences123.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour122.49140.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.49-14.29%
Public order41.25100.00%
Vehicle crime30.83200.00%
Bicycle theft30.6250.00%
Robbery20.620.00%
Burglary10.42-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Shoplifting10.21-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.89-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson72.4916.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.450.00%
Other theft41.04-60.00%
Public order20.83-33.33%
Shoplifting20.42-33.33%
Burglary20.42-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.42100.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.72-23.53%
Other theft102.70100.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.08200.00%
Public order31.25-40.00%
Burglary30.620.00%
Shoplifting30.62-25.00%
Theft from the person20.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.21-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.18-5.56%
Anti-social behaviour53.530.00%
Other theft51.040.00%
Public order51.04150.00%
Vehicle crime41.040.00%
Shoplifting40.830.00%
Burglary30.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.62100.00%
Drugs20.420.00%
Bicycle theft20.42100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.72-5.26%
Other theft53.7466.67%
Vehicle crime41.040.00%
Shoplifting40.830.00%
Burglary30.830.00%
Drugs20.62100.00%
Public order20.42-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-83.33%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.21-66.67%
Other crime10.210.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.80-13.64%
Criminal damage and arson63.9520.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.250.00%
Shoplifting41.040.00%
Vehicle crime40.8333.33%
Public order40.83-42.86%
Other theft30.8350.00%
Bicycle theft30.62-25.00%
Drugs10.62-66.67%
Other crime10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.8457.14%
Public order74.5716.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.0466.67%
Bicycle theft41.04100.00%
Shoplifting40.83-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.8350.00%
Drugs30.6250.00%
Other theft20.62-71.43%
Burglary10.42-50.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.1816.67%
Other theft72.91133.33%
Public order61.45200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.2566.67%
Shoplifting51.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.04-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.62-50.00%
Burglary20.42100.00%
Bicycle theft20.42100.00%
Drugs20.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.490.00%
Shoplifting51.250.00%
Vehicle crime41.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.830.00%
Other theft30.620.00%
Public order20.620.00%
Drugs20.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Burglary10.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 202 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.54 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202416
June 202414
May 202417
April 202416
March 202412
February 202412
January 202413
December 202317
November 202318
October 202319
September 202322
August 202314
July 202312

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 73 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20247
May 20243
April 20246
March 202416
February 20244
January 202410
December 20235
November 20235
October 20233
September 20232
August 20237
July 20233

A total of 66 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 202412
May 20246
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20232
October 20234
September 20237
August 20236
July 20232

A total of 66 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20245
May 20244
April 20246
March 202412
February 20245
December 20235
October 20235
September 20235
August 20233
July 20236

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20246
February 20247
January 20246
December 20232
November 20231
October 20236
September 20235
August 20235
July 20233

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 50 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20242
May 20244
April 20246
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20234
September 20234
August 20235
July 20235

A total of 26 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
August 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20242
October 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Goldsmith Avenue
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons2
    Public order2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Dickinson Road
    Total7
    Shoplifting5
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Cromarty Avenue
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. Grayshott Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. B2153
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Ruskin Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Alverstone Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Rodney Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 11. Hospital
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Fratton Way
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Meon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Catisfield Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Claydon Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Apsley Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 17. Priory Crescent
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Church View
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Specks Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Euston Road
    Total1
    Public order1