PO4 9DB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO4 9DB

PO4 9DB, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 50 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.36 per 1,000 population. This PO4 9DB 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 9DB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO4 9DB, encompassing approximately 7857 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)

PO4 9DB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Lindley Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Leopold Street with total crimes: 4

PO4 9DB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences256.36-16.67%
Shoplifting73.18-30.00%
Other theft60.89200.00%
Possession of weapons40.760.00%
Public order40.51-55.56%
Bicycle theft10.51-50.00%
Burglary10.13-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.13-90.91%
Drugs10.13-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences309.8020.00%
Criminal damage and arson113.82120.00%
Shoplifting101.40-16.67%
Public order91.2728.57%
Vehicle crime51.15400.00%
Drugs30.64-25.00%
Other theft20.380.00%
Burglary20.25100.00%
Bicycle theft20.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.13-83.33%
Robbery10.130.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences258.53-19.35%
Shoplifting123.1871.43%
Public order71.53-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour60.89200.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.76-37.50%
Drugs40.64100.00%
Other theft20.51-60.00%
Other crime20.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Robbery10.130.00%
Vehicle crime10.130.00%
Burglary10.13-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences318.78-6.06%
Criminal damage and arson83.95300.00%
Public order81.02-27.27%
Shoplifting71.02133.33%
Other theft50.890.00%
Burglary30.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.38-50.00%
Drugs20.250.00%
Other crime20.25-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences338.40-5.71%
Public order114.2010.00%
Other theft51.4066.67%
Anti-social behaviour40.64100.00%
Other crime40.51300.00%
Shoplifting30.510.00%
Vehicle crime30.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.38-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences358.2759.09%
Public order104.45150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.2725.00%
Other theft30.640.00%
Vehicle crime30.38-50.00%
Shoplifting30.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.38-50.00%
Burglary20.25100.00%
Drugs10.25-75.00%
Other crime10.130.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences226.24-4.35%
Vehicle crime62.80500.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.760.00%
Drugs40.5133.33%
Public order40.51300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.51100.00%
Other theft30.51-25.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Burglary10.130.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences236.74-4.17%
Shoplifting122.93200.00%
Other theft41.53300.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.51-33.33%
Drugs30.5150.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.38100.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-80.00%
Public order10.13-66.67%
Burglary10.13-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences246.24-22.58%
Anti-social behaviour63.05100.00%
Vehicle crime50.760.00%
Shoplifting40.6433.33%
Public order30.51-25.00%
Drugs20.380.00%
Burglary20.25100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%
Other theft10.13-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences317.0072.22%
Criminal damage and arson63.95200.00%
Other theft50.76400.00%
Public order40.64-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour30.51-50.00%
Shoplifting30.38-57.14%
Burglary10.380.00%
Other crime10.130.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences186.36-25.00%
Public order72.290.00%
Shoplifting70.89-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour60.890.00%
Vehicle crime50.7666.67%
Drugs30.6450.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.38-80.00%
Other theft10.25-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences249.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.050.00%
Shoplifting81.270.00%
Public order71.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.890.00%
Burglary40.760.00%
Other theft30.510.00%
Vehicle crime30.380.00%
Possession of weapons20.380.00%
Drugs20.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 321 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202430
July 202425
June 202431
May 202433
April 202435
March 202422
February 202423
January 202424
December 202331
November 202318
October 202324

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 76 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
July 202412
June 20247
May 20243
April 20243
February 202412
January 20244
December 20233
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 202411
July 20245
June 20248
May 20242
April 20245
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20236
November 20232
October 202310

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20242
June 20245
May 20245
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 20241
December 20235
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 75 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
July 20247
June 20248
May 202411
April 202410
March 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20246
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20244
February 20244
January 20246
December 20233
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20246
February 20241
January 20245
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 3 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
July 20241
October 20231

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Shoplifting4
    Public order1
  • 2. Lindley Avenue
    Total4
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Leopold Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Northcote Road
    Total3
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Gain'S Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Festing Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 9. Dorrita Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 10. Bristol Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Elizabeth Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 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. Pretoria Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. St Albans Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Delamere Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Wyndcliffe Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Wheatstone Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. The Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1