PO4 9AR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO4 9AR

PO4 9AR, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 46 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.16 per 1,000 population. This PO4 9AR 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 9AR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO4 9AR, encompassing approximately 11047 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-42.31% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

PO4 9AR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Heyshott Road with total crimes: 8
  • Goldsmith Avenue with total crimes: 5

PO4 9AR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences154.16-42.31%
Shoplifting141.36-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson41.27-33.33%
Burglary30.36200.00%
Other theft30.27-25.00%
Public order30.27-70.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.09-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%
Vehicle crime10.09-83.33%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences266.9723.81%
Shoplifting162.356.67%
Public order101.4542.86%
Criminal damage and arson60.91100.00%
Vehicle crime60.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.54-44.44%
Other theft40.45-50.00%
Drugs30.36-57.14%
Burglary10.270.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences217.1510.53%
Shoplifting151.90114.29%
Anti-social behaviour91.36125.00%
Other theft80.8133.33%
Drugs70.720.00%
Public order70.6316.67%
Possession of weapons30.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.27-40.00%
Other crime30.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.090.00%
Burglary10.09-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences194.71-17.39%
Shoplifting71.7216.67%
Public order60.6320.00%
Other theft60.54-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.54400.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.45-33.33%
Burglary30.3650.00%
Vehicle crime20.27100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences235.25-14.81%
Other theft82.0860.00%
Shoplifting60.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.5450.00%
Public order50.54-44.44%
Burglary20.450.00%
Drugs20.18100.00%
Other crime20.18100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.18-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.090.00%
Robbery10.090.00%
Vehicle crime10.09-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences275.88107.69%
Public order92.44350.00%
Shoplifting60.81200.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.54400.00%
Vehicle crime50.45-28.57%
Other theft50.4525.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.45-42.86%
Burglary20.36100.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Drugs10.090.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences133.53-62.86%
Vehicle crime71.18250.00%
Anti-social behaviour70.6316.67%
Other theft40.63-33.33%
Public order20.36-60.00%
Shoplifting20.18-84.62%
Drugs10.18-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.09-83.33%
Burglary10.090.00%
Robbery10.090.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences357.3345.83%
Shoplifting133.1730.00%
Other theft61.18-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour60.5450.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.54200.00%
Public order50.5425.00%
Drugs50.45150.00%
Vehicle crime20.45-50.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%
Burglary10.09-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences245.70-11.11%
Shoplifting102.17233.33%
Other theft90.9112.50%
Public order40.81300.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.36300.00%
Vehicle crime40.36-33.33%
Burglary30.36200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.27-60.00%
Drugs20.18-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences275.1622.73%
Other theft82.4433.33%
Vehicle crime60.72100.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.5425.00%
Shoplifting30.450.00%
Drugs30.27200.00%
Other crime20.270.00%
Public order10.18-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.09-85.71%
Burglary10.090.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences224.71-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour71.9975.00%
Other theft60.63200.00%
Public order50.5466.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.45-33.33%
Shoplifting30.36-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.27-25.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences244.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.170.00%
Shoplifting50.540.00%
Vehicle crime40.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.360.00%
Public order30.360.00%
Burglary20.270.00%
Other theft20.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Drugs10.090.00%
Robbery10.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 276 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202426
July 202421
June 202419
May 202423
April 202427
March 202413
February 202435
January 202424
December 202327
November 202322
October 202324

A total of 69 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20248
June 20246
May 20248
April 20245
March 20244
February 20246
January 20249
December 20238
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20243
June 20245
May 20241
April 20245
March 20241
February 20246
January 20242
December 20235
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 60 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202410
July 20247
June 20246
May 20245
April 20249
March 20242
February 20245
January 20244
December 20231
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 100 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202416
July 202415
June 20247
May 20246
April 20246
March 20242
February 202413
January 202410
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20249
June 20244
May 20246
April 20244
March 20247
February 20246
January 20244
December 20231
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
June 20242
May 20241
April 20245
March 20247
February 20242
January 20244
December 20236
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20247
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20245
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 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

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
December 20232

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total10
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 2. Heyshott Road
    Total8
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Goldsmith Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Mafeking Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
  • 5. Wimborne Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Frensham Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Heidelberg Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Highland Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 10. Blenheim Court
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Clegg Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Pedam Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Devonshire Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. B2153
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Londesborough Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Frogmore Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Pretoria Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. St Albans Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Delamere Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Wheatstone Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1