WHIMBREL CLOSE, PO4 8YP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO4 8YP

WHIMBREL CLOSE, PO4 8YP, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.69 per 1,000 population. This PO4 8YP 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 8YP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO4 8YP, encompassing approximately 1497 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PO4 8YP 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

WHIMBREL CLOSE, PO4 8YP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.6933.33%
Public order210.680.00%
Vehicle crime11.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.67-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.35-52.00%
Criminal damage and arson28.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2522.034.17%
Public order416.69300.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.67100.00%
Bicycle theft11.340.00%
Other theft10.670.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2419.3641.18%
Theft from the person216.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.340.00%
Drugs10.670.00%
Public order10.67-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1717.3641.67%
Public order311.350.00%
Burglary22.000.00%
Other theft21.340.00%
Other crime11.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.670.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.3550.00%
Anti-social behaviour18.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%

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 offences88.01-33.33%
Other crime25.340.00%
Other theft11.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.67-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.69200.00%
Drugs28.01100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.340.00%
Vehicle crime11.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.670.00%
Public order10.670.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.68-55.56%
Other theft22.67100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.34100.00%
Vehicle crime11.340.00%
Drugs10.670.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.3580.00%
Public order46.010.00%
Vehicle crime12.670.00%
Other theft10.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.67-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.6725.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.340.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.010.00%
Vehicle crime22.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.340.00%
Other theft10.670.00%
Other crime10.670.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
February 20241
December 20234

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 148 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202412
July 202425
June 202424
May 202417
April 202412
March 20248
February 202412
January 20244
December 20239
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 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

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 8YP 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. Moorings Way
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Public order1