PO4 9BW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO4 9BW

PO4 9BW, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 84 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.05 per 1,000 population. This PO4 9BW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PO4 postcode area, which has experienced 357 crimes and a crime rate of 8.45 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PO4 9BW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO4 9BW, encompassing approximately 11920 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (13.04% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (21) incidents (-4.55% decrease)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)

PO4 9BW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 19
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 10
  • Chetwynd Road with total crimes: 6

PO4 9BW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences267.0513.04%
Shoplifting212.18-4.55%
Public order81.76-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson70.6775.00%
Vehicle crime60.59500.00%
Other theft50.50-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour30.42-66.67%
Drugs30.25-40.00%
Bicycle theft20.25100.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%
Burglary10.080.00%
Other crime10.08-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences237.47-25.81%
Shoplifting221.9357.14%
Anti-social behaviour91.8528.57%
Public order90.7512.50%
Other theft80.7533.33%
Drugs50.67150.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.42-33.33%
Other crime30.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.080.00%
Theft from the person10.080.00%
Burglary10.08-75.00%
Robbery10.080.00%
Vehicle crime10.08-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences316.79-8.82%
Shoplifting142.60180.00%
Public order81.1714.29%
Anti-social behaviour70.6716.67%
Criminal damage and arson60.5950.00%
Other theft60.50-25.00%
Burglary40.50100.00%
Vehicle crime20.340.00%
Drugs20.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences346.1225.93%
Other theft82.8514.29%
Public order70.6775.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.59200.00%
Shoplifting50.50-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson40.42-33.33%
Other crime40.34300.00%
Burglary20.34-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.17-77.78%
Robbery10.170.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences275.8750.00%
Vehicle crime92.2650.00%
Shoplifting80.75300.00%
Other theft70.6716.67%
Criminal damage and arson60.5920.00%
Public order40.5033.33%
Burglary30.340.00%
Drugs20.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.17-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%
Other crime10.08-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences184.61-55.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.51100.00%
Vehicle crime60.67500.00%
Other theft60.5020.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.5066.67%
Burglary30.42200.00%
Public order30.250.00%
Drugs20.25-60.00%
Other crime20.170.00%
Shoplifting20.17-90.91%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences407.3033.33%
Shoplifting223.3646.67%
Other theft51.85-37.50%
Drugs50.42150.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.42-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.34200.00%
Public order30.25-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.17-80.00%
Burglary10.08-66.67%
Theft from the person10.080.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences306.54-16.67%
Shoplifting152.52200.00%
Other theft81.2614.29%
Anti-social behaviour60.67500.00%
Public order50.5066.67%
Vehicle crime50.42-37.50%
Burglary30.4250.00%
Other crime20.250.00%
Drugs20.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.17-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.080.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences365.9656.52%
Vehicle crime83.02100.00%
Other theft70.6716.67%
Shoplifting50.59-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson40.4233.33%
Public order30.34-40.00%
Other crime20.250.00%
Burglary20.170.00%
Drugs20.17-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.08-85.71%

In November 2023, 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 offences235.28-25.81%
Shoplifting81.93-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour70.670.00%
Other theft60.59100.00%
Public order50.5025.00%
Vehicle crime40.420.00%
Drugs30.34200.00%
Bicycle theft30.25200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.25-57.14%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences316.21-16.22%
Shoplifting102.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour70.84-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson70.59600.00%
Burglary40.5933.33%
Vehicle crime40.34-55.56%
Public order40.3433.33%
Other theft30.34-57.14%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Drugs10.08-50.00%
Robbery10.080.00%
Possession of weapons10.080.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences376.790.00%
Shoplifting103.100.00%
Vehicle crime90.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour80.750.00%
Other theft70.670.00%
Public order30.590.00%
Burglary30.250.00%
Drugs20.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.080.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 57 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20249
March 20246
February 20241
January 20245
December 20238
November 20234
October 20234
September 20239

A total of 142 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202421
July 202422
June 202414
May 20245
April 20248
March 20242
February 202422
January 202415
December 20235
November 20238
October 202310
September 202310

A total of 356 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202426
July 202423
June 202431
May 202434
April 202427
March 202418
February 202440
January 202430
December 202336
November 202323
October 202331
September 202337

A total of 68 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20249
June 20247
May 20246
April 20242
March 20248
February 20244
January 20246
December 20231
November 20237
October 20237
September 20238

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

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 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20244
June 20246
May 20244
April 20246
March 20245
February 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20237
September 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 76 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20248
June 20246
May 20248
April 20247
March 20246
February 20245
January 20248
December 20237
November 20236
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 62 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20249
June 20248
May 20247
April 20244
March 20243
February 20243
January 20245
December 20233
November 20235
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20245
June 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20245
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
December 20232

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total19
    Shoplifting13
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total10
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. Chetwynd Road
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Wyndcliffe Road
    Total6
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Pretoria Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Shanklin Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 7. Heyshott Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Northcote Road
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Winter Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Grayshott Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Jubilee Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Aston Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Tower Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Rochester Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Hatfield Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Sutherland Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Manners Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Ventnor Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Empshott Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Chestnut Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. Heidelberg Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Fernhurst Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Canterbury Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. St Albans Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 25. Hunter Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. St Augustine Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 27. Edmund Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Wheatstone Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Trevor Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 30. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Shoplifting1