RIVERHEAD CLOSE, PO4 8SN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO4 8SN

RIVERHEAD CLOSE, PO4 8SN, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.38 per 1,000 population. This PO4 8SN 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 8SN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO4 8SN, encompassing approximately 4273 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (30.77% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PO4 8SN Crime Hotspots

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

  • St James Place with total crimes: 10
  • Mariners Walk with total crimes: 3
  • Hollam Road with total crimes: 2

RIVERHEAD CLOSE, PO4 8SN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences175.3830.77%
Criminal damage and arson33.980.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.230.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.1544.44%
Public order43.04100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.940.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.28-10.00%
Public order22.110.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%
Other crime10.23-50.00%
Other theft10.23-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.08-9.09%
Other theft32.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.70-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.7050.00%
Burglary20.700.00%
Other crime20.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.3837.50%
Anti-social behaviour42.570.00%
Other theft30.94200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.70100.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.28-27.27%
Other crime21.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-85.71%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

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 offences115.6222.22%
Criminal damage and arson72.57250.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.64100.00%
Burglary20.47100.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Public order10.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.98-10.00%
Other theft22.11100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.47100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%
Public order10.23-80.00%
Burglary10.23-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.6242.86%
Public order52.34150.00%
Burglary41.170.00%
Drugs20.94100.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.28-41.67%
Public order21.64-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.47100.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.6233.33%
Public order32.81200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.70100.00%
Vehicle crime20.47100.00%
Burglary20.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.23-50.00%
Other theft10.230.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Public order10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 126 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202417
July 202413
June 20249
May 202410
April 202411
March 20248
February 202411
January 20249
December 202310
November 20237
October 202312
September 20239

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20247
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20243
April 20244
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. St James Place
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Mariners Walk
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Hollam Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Velder Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 5. Salterns Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Redwing Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Locksway Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Mayles Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Heron Close
    Total1
    Burglary1