OLIVER ROAD, PO4 9BY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO4 9BY

OLIVER ROAD, PO4 9BY, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 47 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.77 per 1,000 population. This PO4 9BY 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 9BY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO4 9BY, encompassing approximately 9860 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

PO4 9BY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Heyshott Road with total crimes: 8
  • Lindley Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Highland Street with total crimes: 3

OLIVER ROAD, PO4 9BY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences204.77-37.50%
Shoplifting92.0312.50%
Public order40.9133.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.41-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.41100.00%
Burglary20.200.00%
Vehicle crime20.20-71.43%
Other theft20.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.20-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences327.4039.13%
Criminal damage and arson83.25100.00%
Shoplifting80.8114.29%
Vehicle crime70.81600.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.7166.67%
Public order30.51-40.00%
Theft from the person20.30100.00%
Other theft20.20-33.33%
Drugs20.20-60.00%
Burglary20.20100.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences235.68-14.81%
Shoplifting72.33133.33%
Public order50.7125.00%
Drugs50.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.51-33.33%
Other theft30.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.30-40.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.100.00%
Theft from the person10.100.00%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%
Burglary10.100.00%
Other crime10.100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences275.1722.73%
Criminal damage and arson62.74500.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.61-37.50%
Public order40.51-55.56%
Other theft30.41-40.00%
Shoplifting30.3050.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Other crime10.100.00%
Burglary10.10-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences225.48-37.14%
Public order92.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour80.91700.00%
Other theft50.81400.00%
Burglary30.51200.00%
Possession of weapons20.300.00%
Shoplifting20.20-33.33%
Drugs10.200.00%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.10-87.50%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences356.1966.67%
Public order93.55350.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.910.00%
Shoplifting30.8150.00%
Vehicle crime20.30-71.43%
Drugs10.200.00%
Burglary10.10-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.10-80.00%
Other theft10.10-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences214.36-25.00%
Vehicle crime72.13600.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.71400.00%
Public order20.51-33.33%
Other theft20.20-66.67%
Burglary20.200.00%
Shoplifting20.20-83.33%
Other crime10.200.00%
Drugs10.100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences285.7827.27%
Shoplifting122.84100.00%
Other theft61.22500.00%
Public order30.6150.00%
Burglary20.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.20-80.00%
Drugs10.100.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.10-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences224.56-8.33%
Shoplifting62.230.00%
Vehicle crime50.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.51100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.41-66.67%
Public order20.20100.00%
Burglary20.200.00%
Other theft10.20-66.67%
Drugs10.100.00%

In December 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 offences243.9620.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.43500.00%
Other theft30.61-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.30-60.00%
Burglary20.200.00%
Public order10.20-83.33%
Other crime10.100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences204.06-25.93%
Public order62.0350.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.610.00%
Other theft40.510.00%
Vehicle crime20.410.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Shoplifting10.10-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.10-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences274.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.510.00%
Public order40.510.00%
Burglary30.410.00%
Vehicle crime20.300.00%
Shoplifting20.200.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
February 20241

A total of 301 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202432
July 202423
June 202427
May 202422
April 202435
March 202421
February 202428
January 202422
December 202324
November 202320
October 202327

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20243
June 20245
May 20248
April 20241
March 20245
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20245
June 20244
May 20249
April 20249
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 3 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

A total of 55 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 20247
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 202412
January 20246
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20247
February 20241
January 20245
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20244
June 20246
May 20241
April 20248
February 20242
January 20242
December 20236
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
February 20246
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20245
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Heyshott Road
    Total8
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Lindley Avenue
    Total4
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Highland Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Billing Close
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Mafeking Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
  • 7. Festing Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 9. Wimborne Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 10. Bristol Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Morley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Eastney Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Kassassin Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Police Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Highland Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 16. Blenheim Court
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Clegg Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Pedam Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Landguard Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Westfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Reginald Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Devonshire Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Pretoria Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. St Albans Road
    Total1
    Other theft1