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

Overview of Crime in PO4 9AF

PEPYS CLOSE, PO4 9AF, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 61 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.37 per 1,000 population. This PO4 9AF 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 9AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO4 9AF, encompassing approximately 11350 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PO4 9AF area, explore the PO4 9AF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (18) incidents (5.88% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

PO4 9AF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 19
  • Heyshott Road with total crimes: 8
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 4

PEPYS CLOSE, PO4 9AF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences225.3710.00%
Shoplifting181.945.88%
Public order41.59-50.00%
Other theft30.3550.00%
Vehicle crime30.26-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.26-62.50%
Other crime20.26100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.18-33.33%
Burglary20.18100.00%
Possession of weapons20.180.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences206.26-28.57%
Shoplifting171.76-22.73%
Criminal damage and arson81.5060.00%
Public order80.700.00%
Vehicle crime60.70500.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.53-40.00%
Drugs20.26-66.67%
Other theft20.180.00%
Bicycle theft20.18100.00%
Burglary10.180.00%
Robbery10.090.00%
Other crime10.09-66.67%

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 offences265.990.00%
Shoplifting102.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour70.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.620.00%
Public order50.620.00%
Burglary40.440.00%
Vehicle crime30.350.00%
Other theft20.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Drugs10.090.00%
Robbery10.090.00%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 327 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202420
July 202428
June 202431
May 202434
April 202428
March 202418
February 202434
January 202430
December 202333
November 202323
October 202326

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
May 20245
April 20241
December 20232

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20245
April 20245
March 20245
February 20245
January 20241
December 20235
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20247
March 20245
January 20245
December 20236
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20245
June 20245
May 20246
April 20243
March 20246
February 20243
January 20246
December 20232
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 64 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 136 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202417
July 202422
June 202413
May 20244
April 20246
March 20242
February 202419
January 202414
December 20234
November 20237
October 202310

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 20245
June 20245
May 20243
April 20245
March 20244
February 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20237

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

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

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total19
    Shoplifting10
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 2. Heyshott Road
    Total8
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Mafeking Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
  • 5. Northcote Road
    Total3
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Fawcett Road
    Total2
    Other crime2
  • 7. Bramble Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Jessie Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Frensham Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Heidelberg Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Norman Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Bristol Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Clegg Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Londesborough Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Ventnor Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Pretoria Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. St Albans Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Delamere Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Chetwynd Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Wyndcliffe Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Wheatstone Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. The Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1