LAPWING ROAD, PO4 8UQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO4 8UQ

LAPWING ROAD, PO4 8UQ, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.55 per 1,000 population. This PO4 8UQ 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 8UQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO4 8UQ, encompassing approximately 1844 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

PO4 8UQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Orchard Lane with total crimes: 8
  • Furze Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Redwing Court with total crimes: 4

LAPWING ROAD, PO4 8UQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.55-25.00%
Public order29.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.08-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2416.26-4.00%
Criminal damage and arson313.01-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2518.97-10.71%
Criminal damage and arson413.55300.00%
Public order42.170.00%
Bicycle theft12.170.00%
Other theft10.540.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2817.8940.00%
Theft from the person215.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.08-50.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Other theft10.54-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2019.5242.86%
Public order510.84400.00%
Other theft32.71200.00%
Burglary21.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.08-33.33%
Other crime11.080.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.54-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.3840.00%
Criminal damage and arson37.5950.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.630.00%
Other theft11.080.00%
Public order10.540.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.13-33.33%
Other crime25.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.08-66.67%
Other theft11.080.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1515.1866.67%
Criminal damage and arson68.13200.00%
Drugs23.25100.00%
Burglary21.080.00%
Vehicle crime11.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.540.00%
Public order10.54-50.00%

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 offences99.76-10.00%
Other theft24.88100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.08-33.33%
Public order21.08-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.080.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.54-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.38100.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.4250.00%
Public order31.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.63-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.080.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Burglary10.540.00%

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 offences57.05-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.710.00%
Public order31.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.630.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.8820.00%
Other theft23.25100.00%
Other crime11.080.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.880.00%
Burglary12.710.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
May 20245
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 189 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202424
July 202425
June 202428
May 202420
April 202414
March 202410
February 202415
January 20249
December 202310
November 20235
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
September 20231

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20246
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

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

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20242
January 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
February 20242
December 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20242
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Orchard Lane
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Furze Lane
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 3. Redwing Court
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 4. Oakdene Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Moorings Way
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. St James Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Public order1