MAFEKING ROAD, PO4 9BE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO4 9BE

MAFEKING ROAD, PO4 9BE, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 52 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.58 per 1,000 population. This PO4 9BE 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 9BE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO4 9BE, encompassing approximately 11362 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-30.43% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (-6.67% decrease)
  • Burglary: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

PO4 9BE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • Heyshott Road with total crimes: 8
  • Goldsmith Avenue with total crimes: 5

MAFEKING ROAD, PO4 9BE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences164.58-30.43%
Shoplifting141.41-6.67%
Burglary51.23400.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.44-55.56%
Public order30.35-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour30.26-25.00%
Possession of weapons30.260.00%
Other theft20.26-60.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.09-83.33%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences236.789.52%
Shoplifting152.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.32350.00%
Public order80.790.00%
Vehicle crime60.700.00%
Other theft50.53-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour40.44-50.00%
Drugs40.35-42.86%
Theft from the person10.35-50.00%
Burglary10.090.00%
Bicycle theft10.090.00%

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 offences216.95-8.70%
Shoplifting151.8587.50%
Anti-social behaviour81.32100.00%
Other theft80.70100.00%
Public order80.7060.00%
Drugs70.70600.00%
Possession of weapons30.62200.00%
Other crime30.260.00%
Theft from the person20.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.18-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Burglary10.09-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences234.84-23.33%
Shoplifting82.0260.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.70150.00%
Public order50.4425.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.44-20.00%
Other theft40.35-42.86%
Burglary30.3550.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.090.00%
Drugs10.090.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences305.5420.00%
Other theft72.6440.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.6266.67%
Shoplifting50.44-28.57%
Public order40.44-33.33%
Other crime40.35300.00%
Burglary20.35-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.18-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Drugs10.090.00%
Robbery10.090.00%
Vehicle crime10.09-85.71%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences255.6356.25%
Vehicle crime72.20-12.50%
Shoplifting70.62250.00%
Public order60.62500.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.5366.67%
Other theft50.440.00%
Burglary30.4450.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.26-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Other crime10.090.00%
Drugs10.090.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences164.22-54.29%
Anti-social behaviour91.4180.00%
Vehicle crime80.79300.00%
Other theft50.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.44-50.00%
Burglary20.26100.00%
Shoplifting20.18-85.71%
Public order10.18-75.00%
Other crime10.090.00%
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 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences357.0440.00%
Shoplifting143.0827.27%
Criminal damage and arson61.23200.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.530.00%
Other theft50.44-37.50%
Drugs50.44150.00%
Public order40.440.00%
Vehicle crime20.35-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.180.00%
Other crime10.18-50.00%
Burglary10.09-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences255.98-28.57%
Shoplifting112.20266.67%
Other theft80.9714.29%
Anti-social behaviour50.70150.00%
Burglary40.44100.00%
Public order40.35300.00%
Vehicle crime40.35-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.35-50.00%
Other crime20.180.00%
Drugs20.18-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences355.7275.00%
Other theft73.0816.67%
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%
Burglary20.180.00%
Public order10.18-66.67%

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 offences204.40-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour71.7640.00%
Other theft60.62100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.53-20.00%
Vehicle crime40.35-20.00%
Public order30.350.00%
Shoplifting30.26-25.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.090.00%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences244.750.00%
Vehicle crime52.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.440.00%
Shoplifting40.440.00%
Public order30.350.00%
Other theft30.260.00%
Burglary20.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Drugs10.090.00%
Robbery10.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 293 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.42 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202423
July 202421
June 202423
May 202430
April 202425
March 202416
February 202435
January 202425
December 202335
November 202320
October 202324

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 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
July 20242
June 20245
May 20242
April 20245
March 20243
February 20246
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 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 20244
April 20246
March 20241
February 20244
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20248
June 20244
May 20245
April 20243
March 20249
February 20245
January 20245
December 20232
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 65 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 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 20245
January 20248
December 20237
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 101 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202415
July 202415
June 20248
May 20245
April 20247
March 20242
February 202414
January 202411
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20241
April 20241
February 20242
November 20231

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
June 20241
May 20241
April 20247
March 20248
February 20242
January 20244
December 20236
November 20234
October 20235

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

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
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 9BE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total12
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person1
    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. Jessie Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Percy Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Frensham Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Heidelberg Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Blenheim Court
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Clegg Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Devonshire Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Londesborough 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. Wheatstone Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1