DEVONSHIRE AVENUE, PO4 9EB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO4 9EB

DEVONSHIRE AVENUE, PO4 9EB, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 46 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.48 per 1,000 population. This PO4 9EB 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 9EB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO4 9EB, encompassing approximately 10261 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-54.55% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (8.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

PO4 9EB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Heyshott Road with total crimes: 8
  • Goldsmith Avenue with total crimes: 5

DEVONSHIRE AVENUE, PO4 9EB 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 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences154.48-54.55%
Shoplifting131.468.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.27-20.00%
Burglary30.39200.00%
Public order30.29-75.00%
Vehicle crime20.29-66.67%
Other theft20.19100.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%
Drugs10.10-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.10-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences337.8050.00%
Shoplifting123.22-20.00%
Public order121.1771.43%
Anti-social behaviour71.170.00%
Vehicle crime60.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.58150.00%
Drugs30.49-66.67%
Burglary10.290.00%
Other theft10.10-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences227.1110.00%
Shoplifting152.14114.29%
Drugs91.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour70.8840.00%
Public order70.6816.67%
Possession of weapons30.680.00%
Other theft30.29-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.29-60.00%
Other crime20.19100.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%
Burglary10.10-50.00%

In June 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 offences205.07-20.00%
Shoplifting71.9540.00%
Public order60.6820.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.58400.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.49-28.57%
Other theft40.490.00%
Vehicle crime20.390.00%
Burglary20.190.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences255.26-10.71%
Anti-social behaviour72.4475.00%
Shoplifting50.680.00%
Public order50.49-44.44%
Other theft40.4933.33%
Drugs30.39200.00%
Burglary20.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.19-85.71%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%
Robbery10.100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences286.3347.37%
Public order92.73350.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.88250.00%
Vehicle crime50.68-54.55%
Shoplifting50.49150.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.49-50.00%
Other theft30.39-50.00%
Burglary20.290.00%
Other crime10.190.00%
Drugs10.100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences195.26-42.42%
Vehicle crime111.85450.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.0733.33%
Other theft60.7820.00%
Public order20.58-60.00%
Burglary20.19100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.19-66.67%
Shoplifting20.19-83.33%
Drugs10.19-50.00%
Robbery10.100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences337.2132.00%
Shoplifting123.2220.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.17100.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.58100.00%
Other theft50.5866.67%
Public order50.4966.67%
Vehicle crime20.49-60.00%
Drugs20.19100.00%
Other crime10.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%
Burglary10.10-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences255.464.17%
Shoplifting102.44400.00%
Vehicle crime50.970.00%
Public order30.4950.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.2950.00%
Burglary30.29200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.29-25.00%
Other theft30.29-40.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences244.5814.29%
Vehicle crime52.3466.67%
Other theft50.4925.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.4933.33%
Public order20.39-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.19-60.00%
Shoplifting20.190.00%
Burglary10.190.00%
Other crime10.100.00%
Drugs10.100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences214.39-8.70%
Public order62.05100.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.58-28.57%
Other theft40.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.39-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.29-25.00%
Shoplifting20.29-60.00%
Drugs10.190.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences235.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.680.00%
Shoplifting50.580.00%
Vehicle crime40.490.00%
Public order30.390.00%
Burglary20.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%
Drugs10.100.00%

Crime by Type

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
October 20231

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

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

A total of 288 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202433
July 202422
June 202420
May 202425
April 202428
March 202419
February 202433
January 202425
December 202324
November 202321
October 202323

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
June 20242
April 20245
March 202411
February 20242
January 20245
December 20235
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243
March 20246
February 20245
January 20243
December 20235
November 20234

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20242
June 20245
May 20241
April 20247
March 20242
February 20246
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 63 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202412
July 20247
June 20246
May 20245
April 20249
March 20242
February 20245
January 20243
December 20232
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
July 20247
June 20245
May 20247
April 20244
March 20248
February 20246
January 20243
December 20232
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
February 20241

A total of 90 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202412
July 202415
June 20247
May 20245
April 20245
March 20242
February 202412
January 202410
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235

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

MonthCount
July 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total10
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 2. Heyshott Road
    Total8
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Goldsmith Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Mafeking Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
  • 5. Wimborne Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 6. Carisbrooke Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Frensham Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Heidelberg Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Highland Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 10. Blenheim Court
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Clegg Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Pedam Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Landguard Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Westfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Essex Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Devonshire Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. B2153
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Frogmore Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Pretoria Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. St Albans Road
    Total1
    Other theft1