ST ALBANS ROAD, PO4 9AU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO4 9AU

ST ALBANS ROAD, PO4 9AU, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 58 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.91 per 1,000 population. This PO4 9AU 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 9AU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO4 9AU, encompassing approximately 9814 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (-21.21% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Possession of weapons: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PO4 9AU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • Heyshott Road with total crimes: 8
  • Lindley Avenue with total crimes: 4

ST ALBANS ROAD, PO4 9AU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences265.91-21.21%
Shoplifting142.650.00%
Possession of weapons41.430.00%
Public order30.41-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.31-70.00%
Other theft30.31200.00%
Burglary20.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.20-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.10-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.10-83.33%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences338.3526.92%
Shoplifting143.36-6.67%
Criminal damage and arson101.43233.33%
Anti-social behaviour61.0250.00%
Vehicle crime60.61500.00%
Public order40.61-55.56%
Drugs20.41-60.00%
Burglary20.20100.00%
Bicycle theft20.20100.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Robbery10.100.00%
Other theft10.10-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences267.44-10.34%
Shoplifting152.6566.67%
Public order91.5312.50%
Drugs50.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.51-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.41-57.14%
Other theft30.31-50.00%
Other crime20.31100.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Theft from the person10.100.00%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%
Burglary10.10-66.67%
Robbery10.100.00%
Vehicle crime10.100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences297.03-6.45%
Shoplifting92.95350.00%
Public order80.9214.29%
Criminal damage and arson70.82133.33%
Other theft60.71-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.61-37.50%
Burglary30.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-66.67%
Other crime10.100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences317.03-3.12%
Anti-social behaviour83.16700.00%
Other theft80.82300.00%
Public order70.82-12.50%
Burglary30.7150.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.31-66.67%
Vehicle crime30.310.00%
Possession of weapons20.310.00%
Shoplifting20.20-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Other crime10.100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences326.3228.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.26200.00%
Public order80.9260.00%
Shoplifting50.82150.00%
Vehicle crime30.51-50.00%
Burglary20.310.00%
Other theft20.20-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.20-85.71%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences255.71-24.24%
Anti-social behaviour72.55250.00%
Vehicle crime60.71500.00%
Public order50.6166.67%
Other theft30.51-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.31200.00%
Drugs20.31-50.00%
Burglary20.20100.00%
Shoplifting20.20-88.24%
Other crime10.200.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences337.2326.92%
Shoplifting173.3688.89%
Other theft61.73500.00%
Drugs40.61100.00%
Public order30.41-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.20-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.20-75.00%
Burglary10.10-50.00%
Theft from the person10.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.10-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences265.81-10.34%
Shoplifting92.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.92200.00%
Public order40.610.00%
Vehicle crime40.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.41-66.67%
Burglary20.200.00%
Drugs20.200.00%
Other theft10.20-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences294.8920.83%
Criminal damage and arson62.95200.00%
Public order40.61-60.00%
Other theft30.41-40.00%
Burglary20.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.20-66.67%
Other crime20.200.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences246.11-25.00%
Public order102.4566.67%
Shoplifting61.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.6120.00%
Other theft50.61400.00%
Drugs30.51200.00%
Vehicle crime30.3150.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.31-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences326.52100.00%
Public order63.26100.00%
Shoplifting60.6150.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.61500.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.61-37.50%
Burglary40.51300.00%
Vehicle crime20.41-81.82%
Drugs10.200.00%
Robbery10.100.00%
Other theft10.10-87.50%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences165.400.00%
Vehicle crime111.630.00%
Other theft81.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour80.820.00%
Shoplifting40.820.00%
Public order30.410.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.100.00%
Burglary10.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
May 20242
February 20242

A total of 362 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.85 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202433
July 202426
June 202429
May 202431
April 202432
March 202425
February 202433
January 202426
December 202329
November 202324
October 202332
September 202316

A total of 61 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20244
June 20245
May 20248
April 20241
March 20247
February 20242
January 20246
December 20232
November 20236
October 20235
September 20238

A total of 74 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20249
June 20248
May 20247
April 20248
March 20245
February 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 202310
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 103 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202414
July 202415
June 20249
May 20242
April 20245
March 20242
February 202417
January 20249
November 20236
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20246
February 20241
January 20244
November 20233
October 20232
September 202311

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202410
July 20243
June 20247
May 20243
April 20249
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20236
November 20232
October 20236
September 20231

A total of 50 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20248
April 20242
March 20243
February 20246
January 20241
December 20233
November 20235
October 20231
September 20238

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
February 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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
October 20231

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20245
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Shoplifting4
    Public order1
  • 2. Heyshott Road
    Total8
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Lindley Avenue
    Total4
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Highland Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Mafeking Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
  • 7. Northcote Road
    Total3
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Festing Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 10. Bristol Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Morley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Highland Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 13. Blenheim Court
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Clegg Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Pedam Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Landguard Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Westfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Reginald Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Devonshire Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Pretoria Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. St Albans Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Delamere Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Wheatstone Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. The Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1