PRINCE ALBERT ROAD, PO4 9HS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO4 9HS

PRINCE ALBERT ROAD, PO4 9HS, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 55 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.66 per 1,000 population. This PO4 9HS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PO4 postcode area, which has experienced 357 crimes and a crime rate of 8.45 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PO4 9HS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO4 9HS, encompassing approximately 9713 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (-3.70% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)

PO4 9HS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • Eastney Road with total crimes: 8
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6

PRINCE ALBERT ROAD, PO4 9HS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences265.66-3.70%
Shoplifting102.68100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.03-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour40.41-20.00%
Other theft20.410.00%
Public order20.21-71.43%
Drugs20.21100.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.10-66.67%
Other crime10.100.00%
Theft from the person10.100.00%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences275.97-12.90%
Criminal damage and arson72.78600.00%
Public order70.72-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour50.72-37.50%
Shoplifting50.510.00%
Vehicle crime30.510.00%
Other theft20.31-50.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Drugs10.10-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences317.1019.23%
Public order113.1957.14%
Anti-social behaviour81.13100.00%
Shoplifting50.820.00%
Other theft40.51300.00%
Drugs30.4150.00%
Burglary30.3150.00%
Possession of weapons20.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.10-88.89%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences265.3552.94%
Criminal damage and arson92.68200.00%
Public order70.9375.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.72-20.00%
Drugs20.41100.00%
Burglary20.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-88.89%
Other theft10.100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences174.43-22.73%
Vehicle crime91.75800.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.93400.00%
Public order40.51300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.41200.00%
Burglary20.310.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Drugs10.100.00%
Other theft10.10-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences223.7110.00%
Other theft42.26100.00%
Shoplifting40.410.00%
Burglary20.41100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.10-66.67%
Public order10.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.10-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences204.025.26%
Anti-social behaviour42.06100.00%
Shoplifting40.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.41-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.31200.00%
Other theft20.310.00%
Public order10.21-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%
Burglary10.10-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences193.29-17.39%
Criminal damage and arson51.9666.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.51-66.67%
Burglary20.210.00%
Public order20.21-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%
Other crime10.100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences234.84-8.00%
Public order62.3750.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.6250.00%
Other theft40.62300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.41-40.00%
Drugs30.310.00%
Shoplifting20.31-50.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences254.9456.25%
Criminal damage and arson52.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.51-42.86%
Public order40.410.00%
Shoplifting40.41300.00%
Vehicle crime20.41-33.33%
Burglary20.210.00%
Other theft10.21-90.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences164.63-40.74%
Other theft101.65400.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.030.00%
Public order40.72100.00%
Vehicle crime30.41200.00%
Other crime20.310.00%
Robbery20.21100.00%
Shoplifting10.21-50.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences274.6368.75%
Anti-social behaviour72.78-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson30.720.00%
Shoplifting20.31-50.00%
Public order20.21-66.67%
Other theft20.21-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%
Robbery10.100.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences164.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.650.00%
Public order60.820.00%
Burglary40.620.00%
Other theft40.410.00%
Shoplifting40.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.410.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 295 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.69 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202426
June 202427
May 202431
April 202426
March 202417
February 202422
January 202420
December 202319
November 202323
October 202325
September 202316
August 202327
July 202316

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20247
May 20241
April 20249
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233
October 20235
August 20233
July 20233

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20242
November 20234
October 20231
September 202310
August 20232
July 20234

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20247
May 202411
April 20247
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20236
October 20234
September 20234
August 20232
July 20236

A total of 41 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20245
May 20245
February 20244
January 20244
November 20232
October 20234
September 20231
August 20232
July 20234

A total of 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20245
May 20248
April 20244
March 20245
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20236
October 20234
September 20237
August 20237
July 20238

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
October 20231

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
April 20241
March 20249
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
October 20232
September 20233
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
December 20231
September 20232
July 20231

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
November 20233

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232
July 20234

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20232
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Eastney Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Lindley Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Billing Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Middlesex Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Priory Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Hatfield Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Ringwood Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Cromwell Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Devonshire Avenue
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Winter Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Collins Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Wainscott Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Clegg Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 16. Spinnaker Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Pedam Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Essex Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1