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

Overview of Crime in PO4 9ED

DEVONSHIRE AVENUE, PO4 9ED, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 70 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.11 per 1,000 population. This PO4 9ED 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 9ED crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO4 9ED, encompassing approximately 9841 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (-31.58% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (87.50% increase)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)

PO4 9ED 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

DEVONSHIRE AVENUE, PO4 9ED Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences267.11-31.58%
Shoplifting152.6487.50%
Public order91.5250.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.9175.00%
Other theft40.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.41-71.43%
Burglary20.20100.00%
Vehicle crime20.20-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%
Theft from the person10.100.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences387.6235.71%
Shoplifting83.86-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour70.81-12.50%
Public order60.71-14.29%
Vehicle crime60.61500.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.610.00%
Drugs20.41-50.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Burglary10.100.00%
Theft from the person10.100.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences287.013.70%
Shoplifting102.8542.86%
Anti-social behaviour81.0260.00%
Public order70.81-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson40.71-33.33%
Drugs40.410.00%
Other theft20.41-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.10-50.00%
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 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences276.20-3.57%
Public order82.74-27.27%
Shoplifting70.8140.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.71500.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.61-44.44%
Other theft40.51-20.00%
Vehicle crime20.410.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Burglary10.10-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences286.9112.00%
Public order112.8557.14%
Anti-social behaviour91.12800.00%
Other theft50.9166.67%
Shoplifting50.510.00%
Burglary30.5150.00%
Drugs30.3050.00%
Possession of weapons20.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.10-85.71%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences255.594.17%
Criminal damage and arson72.54250.00%
Public order70.7116.67%
Shoplifting50.71150.00%
Other theft30.5150.00%
Vehicle crime30.30-70.00%
Drugs20.30100.00%
Burglary20.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.20-85.71%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences245.69-20.00%
Vehicle crime102.44400.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.0275.00%
Public order60.7150.00%
Other theft20.61-60.00%
Burglary20.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.20-50.00%
Shoplifting20.20-84.62%
Drugs10.200.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences306.8166.67%
Shoplifting133.0585.71%
Other theft51.32150.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.51100.00%
Public order40.41100.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.410.00%
Burglary20.410.00%
Vehicle crime20.20-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.200.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences184.06-5.26%
Shoplifting71.83250.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.71-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.41-25.00%
Public order20.30-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.20-50.00%
Other theft20.200.00%
Burglary20.20100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences193.96-20.83%
Anti-social behaviour51.9325.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.51100.00%
Vehicle crime40.41100.00%
Public order30.41-50.00%
Shoplifting20.30-33.33%
Burglary10.200.00%
Other crime10.100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences245.08-14.29%
Public order62.440.00%
Other theft50.61400.00%
Drugs40.51300.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.41-33.33%
Shoplifting30.41-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.20-33.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences285.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.850.00%
Public order60.610.00%
Shoplifting50.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.510.00%
Burglary20.300.00%
Vehicle crime20.200.00%
Other theft10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%
Drugs10.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20248
June 20245
May 20249
April 20241
March 20247
February 20244
January 20244
December 20235
November 20234
October 20236

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 20249
August 20246
July 20247
June 20248
May 202411
April 20247
March 20246
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 315 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202438
July 202428
June 202427
May 202428
April 202425
March 202424
February 202430
January 202418
December 202319
November 202324
October 202328

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 82 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20248
July 202410
June 20247
May 20245
April 20245
March 20242
February 202413
January 20247
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 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 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20241
June 20242
April 20243
March 202410
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20244
June 20246
May 20241
April 20247
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 20245
April 20243
March 20242
February 20245
January 20242
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
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 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 3 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
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PO4 9ED 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. Cromarty Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
  • 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. Gisors Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Perth Road
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 12. Wimborne Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 13. Police Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Highland Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 15. Blenheim Court
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Clegg Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Pedam Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Landguard Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Westfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Reginald Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Suffolk Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Essex Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Devonshire Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. B2153
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Pretoria Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. St Albans Road
    Total1
    Other theft1