MAXWELL ROAD, PO4 9DP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO4 9DP

MAXWELL ROAD, PO4 9DP, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.76 per 1,000 population. This PO4 9DP 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 9DP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO4 9DP, encompassing approximately 10374 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-48.28% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

PO4 9DP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Heyshott Road with total crimes: 8
  • Highland Street with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3

MAXWELL ROAD, PO4 9DP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences153.76-48.28%
Shoplifting91.4512.50%
Criminal damage and arson40.87-33.33%
Public order30.39-40.00%
Burglary20.290.00%
Vehicle crime20.19-66.67%
Other theft20.19100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.19-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences296.4645.00%
Shoplifting82.8014.29%
Criminal damage and arson60.7750.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.5850.00%
Vehicle crime60.58500.00%
Public order50.5825.00%
Drugs20.48-60.00%
Burglary20.19100.00%
Robbery10.190.00%
Theft from the person10.100.00%
Other theft10.10-50.00%

In July 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 offences205.01-20.00%
Shoplifting71.93133.33%
Drugs50.670.00%
Public order40.48-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.39-20.00%
Other theft20.39-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.10-50.00%
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 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences254.8266.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.41400.00%
Public order50.48-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour40.48-55.56%
Other theft40.39-20.00%
Shoplifting30.3950.00%
Vehicle crime20.290.00%
Other crime10.190.00%
Burglary10.10-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences154.63-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour91.45800.00%
Public order80.87-11.11%
Other theft50.77400.00%
Burglary30.4850.00%
Possession of weapons20.290.00%
Shoplifting20.19-33.33%
Drugs20.19100.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.10-88.89%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences275.4050.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.60350.00%
Public order90.87200.00%
Vehicle crime30.87-66.67%
Shoplifting30.2950.00%
Burglary20.290.00%
Drugs10.190.00%
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 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences184.24-33.33%
Vehicle crime91.74800.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.8766.67%
Public order30.480.00%
Other theft20.29-50.00%
Burglary20.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.19-33.33%
Shoplifting20.19-83.33%
Drugs10.190.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences275.4942.11%
Shoplifting122.60100.00%
Other theft41.16300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.39200.00%
Public order30.29200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.29-25.00%
Burglary20.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.19-80.00%
Drugs10.100.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences193.865.56%
Shoplifting61.830.00%
Vehicle crime50.58150.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.48100.00%
Burglary20.390.00%
Public order10.19-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.10-80.00%
Other theft10.10-66.67%
Drugs10.100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences183.37-5.26%
Criminal damage and arson51.74400.00%
Other theft30.48-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.29-60.00%
Burglary20.190.00%
Public order20.19-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.19100.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences193.76-34.48%
Public order61.8350.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.580.00%
Other theft40.480.00%
Drugs20.39100.00%
Shoplifting10.19-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.10-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.10-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences295.0145.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.80-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson50.48400.00%
Public order40.4833.33%
Burglary30.390.00%
Vehicle crime20.29-66.67%
Shoplifting20.19100.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Drugs10.100.00%

In September 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 offences204.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.930.00%
Other theft70.670.00%
Vehicle crime60.670.00%
Public order30.580.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Robbery10.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.100.00%
Drugs10.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 281 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202429
July 202420
June 202425
May 202415
April 202427
March 202418
February 202427
January 202419
December 202318
November 202319
October 202329
September 202320

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20244
June 20244
May 20249
April 20241
March 20245
February 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20235
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20244
June 20245
May 20248
April 20249
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20236
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 3 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
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 56 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.67 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
September 20231

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 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 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20241
June 20242
April 20243
March 20249
February 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
September 20237

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20244
June 20245
May 20241
April 20249
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20235
November 20231
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
September 20231

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20245
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Heyshott Road
    Total8
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Highland Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Billing Close
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Mafeking Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 7. Wimborne Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 8. Morley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Police Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Highland Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 11. Blenheim Court
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Clegg Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Pedam Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Landguard Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Westfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Reginald Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Suffolk Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Essex Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Devonshire Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. B2153
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Pretoria Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. St Albans Road
    Total1
    Other theft1