LANDGUARD ROAD, PO4 9DS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO4 9DS

LANDGUARD ROAD, PO4 9DS, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 68 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.72 per 1,000 population. This PO4 9DS 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 9DS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO4 9DS, encompassing approximately 10122 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (-31.71% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PO4 9DS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • Eastney Road with total crimes: 11
  • Heyshott Road with total crimes: 8

LANDGUARD ROAD, PO4 9DS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences286.72-31.71%
Shoplifting152.7750.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.480.00%
Public order40.69-50.00%
Possession of weapons30.40200.00%
Other theft30.3050.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.30-77.78%
Burglary20.20100.00%
Vehicle crime20.20-71.43%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Theft from the person10.10-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences418.9957.69%
Shoplifting104.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour90.99125.00%
Public order80.89166.67%
Criminal damage and arson70.7975.00%
Vehicle crime70.69600.00%
Theft from the person20.69100.00%
Other theft20.20-33.33%
Drugs20.200.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%
Burglary10.100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences265.73-7.14%
Shoplifting102.5766.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.99-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour40.40-33.33%
Other theft30.4050.00%
Public order30.30-57.14%
Drugs20.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.10-66.67%
Other crime10.100.00%
Theft from the person10.100.00%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%
Burglary10.100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences286.03-3.45%
Criminal damage and arson72.77600.00%
Public order70.69-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.69-25.00%
Shoplifting60.5920.00%
Vehicle crime30.590.00%
Other theft20.30-60.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Burglary10.10-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences296.623.57%
Public order102.8666.67%
Anti-social behaviour80.99166.67%
Other theft50.79400.00%
Shoplifting50.4966.67%
Drugs30.4950.00%
Burglary30.3050.00%
Possession of weapons20.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.10-88.89%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences285.4347.37%
Criminal damage and arson92.77350.00%
Public order60.8950.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.59-40.00%
Shoplifting30.3050.00%
Drugs20.30100.00%
Burglary20.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.20-88.89%
Other theft10.100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences194.54-36.67%
Vehicle crime91.88800.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.89400.00%
Public order40.4933.33%
Burglary20.40-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.20100.00%
Shoplifting20.20-83.33%
Other crime10.200.00%
Drugs10.100.00%
Other theft10.10-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences305.6350.00%
Shoplifting122.9671.43%
Other theft41.19100.00%
Burglary30.40200.00%
Public order30.30200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.10-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.10-75.00%
Drugs10.100.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%

In January 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 offences204.25-13.04%
Shoplifting71.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.69100.00%
Vehicle crime40.40300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.40-25.00%
Other theft20.30100.00%
Public order10.20-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%
Burglary10.10-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences233.56-11.54%
Criminal damage and arson42.27300.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.40-71.43%
Burglary20.200.00%
Public order20.20-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%
Other crime10.100.00%
Other theft10.10-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences264.84-3.70%
Anti-social behaviour72.5775.00%
Public order60.6950.00%
Other theft40.59300.00%
Drugs30.40200.00%
Shoplifting20.30-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.20-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences274.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.670.00%
Public order40.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.400.00%
Shoplifting40.400.00%
Vehicle crime20.400.00%
Burglary20.200.00%
Other theft10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%
Drugs10.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 325 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202441
July 202426
June 202428
May 202429
April 202428
March 202419
February 202430
January 202420
December 202323
November 202326
October 202327

A total of 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20249
July 20244
June 20246
May 20248
April 20243
March 20245
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 58 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20243
June 20247
May 202410
April 20246
March 20244
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 4 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
January 20241

A total of 76 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202410
July 202410
June 20246
May 20245
April 20243
March 20242
February 202412
January 20247
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20241
June 20243
April 20241
March 20249
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 20244
June 20247
May 20241
April 20249
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20245
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
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 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
November 20233
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 9DS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Shoplifting5
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Eastney Road
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Heyshott Road
    Total8
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Lindley Avenue
    Total4
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Highland Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Billing Close
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Middlesex Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 8. Mafeking Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 10. Wimborne Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 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. Cromwell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Suffolk Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Essex Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Devonshire Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Pretoria Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. St Albans Road
    Total1
    Other theft1