ST JAMES PLACE, PO4 8TW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO4 8TW

ST JAMES PLACE, PO4 8TW, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.50 per 1,000 population. This PO4 8TW 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 8TW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO4 8TW, encompassing approximately 4155 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (88.89% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PO4 8TW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Redwing Court with total crimes: 5
  • St James Place with total crimes: 5
  • Stowe Road with total crimes: 3

ST JAMES PLACE, PO4 8TW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 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 offences176.5088.89%
Public order44.0933.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.960.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.61-18.18%
Public order32.170.00%
Theft from the person10.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.24-75.00%
Other theft10.24-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.46-15.38%
Other crime42.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.960.00%
Other theft30.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.7250.00%
Burglary20.720.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

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 offences136.0262.50%
Anti-social behaviour43.130.00%
Other theft30.96200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.72100.00%
Public order10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

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 offences83.61-27.27%
Other crime21.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-87.50%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

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 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.0222.22%
Criminal damage and arson82.65300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.93100.00%
Burglary20.48100.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Public order10.240.00%

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 offences94.09-18.18%
Other theft22.17100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.48100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Public order10.24-66.67%
Burglary10.24-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.29120.00%
Burglary32.650.00%
Public order30.7250.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.24-66.67%
Drugs10.240.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.65-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.20200.00%
Public order20.72-50.00%
Other theft10.48-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.5015.38%
Public order43.61100.00%
Other theft20.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.48100.00%
Burglary20.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.24-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences134.81160.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.130.00%
Public order20.72-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-75.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.29-58.33%
Public order41.2033.33%
Vehicle crime40.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.72-50.00%
Other theft20.48100.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.020.00%
Vehicle crime42.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.960.00%
Public order30.960.00%
Drugs10.720.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20248
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231
August 20232
July 20234

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 139 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.69 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202417
June 20249
May 202411
April 202413
March 20248
February 202411
January 20249
December 202311
November 20235
October 202315
September 202313
August 20235
July 202312

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20234
July 20234

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20233
August 20233

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
October 20232
August 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 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 20232
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20244
March 20242

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Redwing Court
    Total5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. St James Place
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 3. Stowe Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Mariners Walk
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Pleasant Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Heron Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Mayles Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Meon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Catisfield Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Euston Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Eastern Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Lacey Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Salterns Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1