WAYFARER CLOSE, PO4 8XN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO4 8XN

WAYFARER CLOSE, PO4 8XN, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.68 per 1,000 population. This PO4 8XN 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 8XN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO4 8XN, encompassing approximately 2290 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PO4 8XN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Redwing Court with total crimes: 4
  • Moorings Way with total crimes: 2
  • St James Place with total crimes: 2

WAYFARER CLOSE, PO4 8XN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.68-37.50%
Public order14.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.1760.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.980.00%
Vehicle crime10.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-66.67%
Burglary10.440.00%

In July 2024, 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 offences107.4211.11%
Criminal damage and arson34.370.00%
Public order21.31100.00%
Bicycle theft10.870.00%
Burglary10.440.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.240.00%
Theft from the person13.930.00%
Other theft10.44-66.67%
Public order10.440.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.4828.57%
Other theft33.930.00%
Burglary21.310.00%
Other crime20.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.87100.00%
Vehicle crime10.870.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Public order10.440.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.3775.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.870.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.49-55.56%
Other crime21.75100.00%
Other theft10.870.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.17125.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.93400.00%
Burglary22.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.80100.00%
Other theft31.75200.00%
Vehicle crime11.310.00%
Public order10.44-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Drugs10.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.49-60.00%
Public order20.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.870.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Drugs10.440.00%

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 offences54.37-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour32.180.00%
Public order21.310.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.800.00%
Other theft23.060.00%
Burglary20.870.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 92 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202416
July 202410
June 20249
May 20249
April 20247
March 20244
February 20249
January 20244
December 20232
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
May 20242
April 20241
February 20245
January 20241

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
November 20233

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 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
May 20241

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 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20242
February 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 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Redwing Court
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Moorings Way
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. St James Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Lacey Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. East Shore Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Salterns Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1