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

Overview of Crime in PO4 9EH

DEVONSHIRE AVENUE, PO4 9EH, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 64 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.24 per 1,000 population. This PO4 9EH 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 9EH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO4 9EH, encompassing approximately 8835 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (-12.90% decrease)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)

PO4 9EH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • Eastney Road with total crimes: 11
  • Cromarty Avenue with total crimes: 5

DEVONSHIRE AVENUE, PO4 9EH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences277.24-12.90%
Public order103.0625.00%
Shoplifting91.1350.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.0250.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.68-70.00%
Other theft30.340.00%
Vehicle crime20.340.00%
Possession of weapons20.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.110.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences318.046.90%
Anti-social behaviour103.51150.00%
Public order81.13100.00%
Shoplifting60.91-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.680.00%
Other theft30.4550.00%
Possession of weapons20.340.00%
Vehicle crime20.23100.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Burglary10.110.00%
Theft from the person10.110.00%
Drugs10.11-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences296.6816.00%
Shoplifting103.28100.00%
Public order41.13-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.4533.33%
Anti-social behaviour40.450.00%
Other theft20.45100.00%
Drugs20.23100.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-66.67%
Other crime10.110.00%
Theft from the person10.110.00%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences255.8925.00%
Public order82.83-27.27%
Shoplifting50.9125.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.57-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson30.45200.00%
Vehicle crime30.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Other theft10.11-75.00%
Drugs10.11-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences206.225.26%
Public order112.2637.50%
Anti-social behaviour71.24133.33%
Other theft40.79300.00%
Shoplifting40.450.00%
Burglary30.4550.00%
Possession of weapons20.340.00%
Drugs20.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.11-88.89%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences195.32-32.14%
Criminal damage and arson92.15125.00%
Public order81.0233.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.91-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.34-62.50%
Drugs20.34100.00%
Burglary20.230.00%
Other theft10.230.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences286.3440.00%
Vehicle crime83.17700.00%
Public order60.91100.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.68200.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.68300.00%
Burglary20.450.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Other theft10.11-80.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences204.3066.67%
Other theft52.26150.00%
Shoplifting30.57-25.00%
Public order30.34200.00%
Burglary20.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.23-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.11-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences123.40-14.29%
Shoplifting41.36300.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.45-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.34-50.00%
Other theft20.230.00%
Burglary20.23100.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Public order10.11-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences143.73-17.65%
Anti-social behaviour51.5866.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.57100.00%
Public order40.4533.33%
Vehicle crime30.4550.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.11-66.67%
Other crime10.110.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences174.41-45.16%
Other theft61.92500.00%
Drugs30.680.00%
Shoplifting30.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.34-25.00%
Public order30.34-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson20.34-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.230.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences316.220.00%
Public order73.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.450.00%
Burglary30.340.00%
Shoplifting30.340.00%
Vehicle crime20.340.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202410
July 20244
June 20244
May 20247
April 20243
March 20246
February 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 73 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
July 20244
June 20248
May 202411
April 20248
March 20246
February 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 273 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202431
July 202429
June 202425
May 202420
April 202419
March 202428
February 202420
January 202412
December 202314
November 202317
October 202331

A total of 48 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
July 202410
June 20245
May 20244
February 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
April 20243
March 20248
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
April 20249
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20245
January 20242
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
May 20242
February 20241
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 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
November 20233

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241

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 9EH 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. Cromarty Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
  • 4. Rosetta Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
  • 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. Parking Area
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 9. Glasgow Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Eastney Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Police Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Blenheim Court
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Pedam Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Landguard Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Westfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Reginald Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Bransbury Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Fordingbridge Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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