PEPYS CLOSE, PO4 9AF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO4 9AF

PEPYS CLOSE, PO4 9AF, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 85 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.49 per 1,000 population. This PO4 9AF 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 9AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO4 9AF, encompassing approximately 11350 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (-9.68% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (22) incidents (69.23% increase)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PO4 9AF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 34
  • St Augustine Road with total crimes: 7
  • Bath Road with total crimes: 4

PEPYS CLOSE, PO4 9AF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences287.49-9.68%
Shoplifting222.4769.23%
Public order81.940.00%
Drugs60.70200.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.440.00%
Other crime30.440.00%
Other theft20.26-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.090.00%
Theft from the person10.090.00%
Burglary10.09-75.00%
Robbery10.090.00%
Vehicle crime10.09-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences316.61-8.82%
Shoplifting132.73225.00%
Public order81.1514.29%
Criminal damage and arson50.7066.67%
Anti-social behaviour50.44-16.67%
Burglary40.44100.00%
Other theft40.35-20.00%
Vehicle crime20.350.00%
Drugs20.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences346.0821.43%
Public order73.0075.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.62100.00%
Other theft50.530.00%
Other crime50.44400.00%
Shoplifting40.44-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.35-40.00%
Burglary20.260.00%
Vehicle crime20.18-71.43%
Robbery10.180.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences285.5555.56%
Vehicle crime72.4740.00%
Shoplifting60.62200.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.5325.00%
Other theft50.440.00%
Public order40.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.35-50.00%
Drugs20.26-33.33%
Burglary20.18-33.33%
Other crime10.180.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences184.41-47.06%
Anti-social behaviour61.59100.00%
Vehicle crime50.530.00%
Other theft50.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.440.00%
Public order40.3533.33%
Burglary30.35200.00%
Drugs30.26-40.00%
Shoplifting20.26-89.47%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences346.7813.33%
Shoplifting193.0035.71%
Other theft51.67400.00%
Drugs50.44150.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.44300.00%
Public order30.35-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.26-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.260.00%
Burglary10.18-50.00%
Theft from the person10.090.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences305.81-9.09%
Shoplifting142.64250.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.23200.00%
Vehicle crime50.53-16.67%
Public order40.4433.33%
Burglary20.35100.00%
Drugs20.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.18-66.67%
Other theft10.09-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.090.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences335.4643.48%
Vehicle crime62.9120.00%
Other theft50.5325.00%
Shoplifting40.44-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson30.350.00%
Public order30.26-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.26-66.67%
Other crime20.180.00%
Drugs20.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Burglary10.090.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences235.11-11.54%
Shoplifting72.03-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.62-14.29%
Public order60.5320.00%
Vehicle crime50.5366.67%
Other theft40.44100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.35-57.14%
Bicycle theft20.26100.00%
Drugs20.18100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences265.99-21.21%
Shoplifting102.2911.11%
Anti-social behaviour70.8816.67%
Criminal damage and arson70.62600.00%
Public order50.6266.67%
Burglary40.4433.33%
Vehicle crime30.35-70.00%
Other theft20.26-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Drugs10.09-50.00%
Robbery10.090.00%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences336.4310.00%
Vehicle crime102.91233.33%
Shoplifting90.88-70.97%
Other theft60.79200.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.5320.00%
Public order30.53-70.00%
Burglary30.26200.00%
Drugs20.26-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.18-75.00%

In August 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting318.1110.71%
Violence and sexual offences302.737.14%
Public order102.64400.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.88-37.50%
Drugs50.44150.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.4433.33%
Vehicle crime30.35-62.50%
Other theft20.26-75.00%
Burglary10.18-50.00%
Robbery10.090.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences288.190.00%
Shoplifting282.470.00%
Vehicle crime82.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour80.700.00%
Other theft80.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.700.00%
Burglary20.260.00%
Possession of weapons20.180.00%
Drugs20.180.00%
Public order20.180.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Theft from the person10.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
February 20242
December 20231
October 20231
July 20232

A total of 376 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202428
June 202431
May 202434
April 202428
March 202418
February 202434
January 202430
December 202333
November 202323
October 202326
September 202333
August 202330
July 202328

A total of 169 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202422
June 202413
May 20244
April 20246
March 20242
February 202419
January 202414
December 20234
November 20237
October 202310
September 20239
August 202331
July 202328

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 68 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20245
May 20246
April 20243
March 20246
February 20243
January 20246
December 20232
November 20236
October 20237
September 20236
August 20235
July 20238

A total of 67 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20248
May 20247
April 20244
March 20244
February 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20236
October 20235
September 20233
August 202310
July 20232

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20245
May 20243
April 20245
March 20244
February 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20237
September 20231
August 20234
July 20233

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
July 20231

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20245
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232
August 20235
July 20232

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20245
April 20241
December 20232
July 20231

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20234
September 20233
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 54 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 20245
April 20245
March 20245
February 20245
January 20241
December 20235
November 20234
October 20232
September 20236
August 20232
July 20238

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
October 20231
August 20231

A total of 57 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20247
March 20245
January 20245
December 20236
November 20235
October 20233
September 202310
August 20233
July 20238

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PO4 9AF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total34
    Shoplifting21
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. St Augustine Road
    Total7
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 3. Bath Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Fawcett Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 5. Harold Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Wyndcliffe Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hatfield Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Winter Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Londesborough Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Heidelberg Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Fernhurst Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Mafeking Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Trevor Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Andover Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. The Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Clegg Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 17. Heyward Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Sutherland Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Jessie Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Talbot Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Empshott Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Jubilee Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 23. Brompton Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Delamere Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 25. Pepys Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 26. Northcote Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 27. St Ronans Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Shoplifting1