PRETORIA ROAD, PO4 9BB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO4 9BB

PRETORIA ROAD, PO4 9BB, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 47 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.13 per 1,000 population. This PO4 9BB 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 9BB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO4 9BB, encompassing approximately 11368 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-36.36% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-55.56% decrease)

PO4 9BB 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

PRETORIA ROAD, PO4 9BB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences144.13-36.36%
Shoplifting141.23-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson41.23-55.56%
Burglary30.35200.00%
Public order30.26-62.50%
Possession of weapons30.260.00%
Other theft20.26-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.18-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.09-83.33%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences226.6910.00%
Shoplifting161.946.67%
Criminal damage and arson91.41350.00%
Public order80.790.00%
Vehicle crime60.700.00%
Other theft50.53-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour40.44-50.00%
Drugs40.35-42.86%
Burglary10.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.090.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences206.770.00%
Shoplifting151.76114.29%
Anti-social behaviour81.32100.00%
Other theft80.70100.00%
Public order80.7060.00%
Drugs70.70600.00%
Possession of weapons30.620.00%
Other crime30.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.26-60.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.090.00%
Burglary10.09-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences204.40-16.67%
Shoplifting71.7616.67%
Criminal damage and arson50.62400.00%
Public order50.4466.67%
Anti-social behaviour40.44-20.00%
Other theft40.35-42.86%
Burglary30.3550.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Drugs10.090.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences244.75-7.69%
Other theft72.1140.00%
Shoplifting60.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.5366.67%
Public order30.44-50.00%
Burglary20.26-33.33%
Other crime20.18100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.18-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.090.00%
Drugs10.090.00%
Robbery10.090.00%
Vehicle crime10.09-83.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences265.4573.33%
Public order62.29500.00%
Vehicle crime60.53-14.29%
Shoplifting60.53200.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.53400.00%
Other theft50.440.00%
Burglary30.4450.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.26-62.50%
Other crime10.260.00%
Drugs10.090.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences153.69-53.12%
Anti-social behaviour81.3260.00%
Vehicle crime70.70250.00%
Other theft50.6225.00%
Burglary20.44100.00%
Shoplifting20.18-84.62%
Criminal damage and arson10.18-83.33%
Public order10.09-75.00%
Robbery10.090.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences326.6033.33%
Shoplifting132.8130.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.14200.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.5325.00%
Drugs50.44150.00%
Other theft40.44-42.86%
Public order40.350.00%
Vehicle crime20.35-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.180.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
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 offences245.37-17.24%
Shoplifting102.11233.33%
Other theft70.880.00%
Public order40.62300.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.35100.00%
Vehicle crime40.35-33.33%
Burglary30.35200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.26-50.00%
Drugs20.18-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences295.1045.00%
Other theft72.5516.67%
Vehicle crime60.6250.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.530.00%
Shoplifting30.350.00%
Drugs30.26200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.26-71.43%
Other crime20.180.00%
Public order10.18-75.00%
Burglary10.090.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences204.40-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour71.7640.00%
Other theft60.62100.00%
Public order40.5333.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.35-20.00%
Vehicle crime40.350.00%
Shoplifting30.35-40.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences224.57-26.67%
Shoplifting51.9466.67%
Anti-social behaviour50.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.44150.00%
Vehicle crime40.44-55.56%
Public order30.3550.00%
Other theft30.26-50.00%
Burglary20.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Drugs10.090.00%
Robbery10.090.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences305.280.00%
Vehicle crime92.640.00%
Other theft60.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.530.00%
Shoplifting30.440.00%
Public order20.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.180.00%
Burglary20.180.00%
Drugs10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 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 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 298 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.92 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202422
July 202420
June 202420
May 202424
April 202426
March 202415
February 202432
January 202424
December 202329
November 202320
October 202322
September 202330

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
July 20242
June 20245
May 20241
April 20245
March 20241
February 20246
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 20248
June 20245
May 20243
April 20246
March 20241
February 20244
January 20244
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 69 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20248
June 20244
May 20247
April 20245
March 20245
February 20244
January 20247
December 20237
November 20236
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 103 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.92 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
September 20233

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20248
June 20244
May 20245
April 20243
March 20248
February 20245
January 20244
December 20232
November 20237
October 20235
September 20235

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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
February 20242
November 20231

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
June 20241
May 20241
April 20246
March 20247
February 20242
January 20244
December 20236
November 20234
October 20234
September 20239

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20247
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20245
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 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

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 9BB 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. Northcote Road
    Total3
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Wimborne Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Frensham Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Heidelberg Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Highland Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 11. Blenheim Court
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Clegg Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Devonshire Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Londesborough Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Pretoria Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. St Albans Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Delamere Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Chetwynd Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Wheatstone Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1