PO4 9HU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO4 9HU

PO4 9HU, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 49 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.95 per 1,000 population. This PO4 9HU 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 9HU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO4 9HU, encompassing approximately 8238 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PO4 9HU area, explore the PO4 9HU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

PO4 9HU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Eastney Road with total crimes: 11
  • Lindley Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Highland Street with total crimes: 3

PO4 9HU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences255.95-16.67%
Other theft43.03100.00%
Burglary40.49100.00%
Possession of weapons30.49200.00%
Shoplifting30.36-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.36-75.00%
Public order20.24-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.24-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.24-77.78%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.12-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences308.7476.47%
Criminal damage and arson93.64125.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.09166.67%
Shoplifting50.97-37.50%
Public order50.61150.00%
Vehicle crime40.61300.00%
Drugs30.49200.00%
Theft from the person20.36100.00%
Other theft20.240.00%
Burglary20.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences174.98-15.00%
Shoplifting82.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.97-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.490.00%
Other theft20.36-33.33%
Public order20.24-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.12-66.67%
Other crime10.120.00%
Drugs10.120.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences204.86-4.76%
Criminal damage and arson52.43400.00%
Public order40.61-60.00%
Other theft30.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.36-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Drugs10.12-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences215.95-8.70%
Public order102.5542.86%
Anti-social behaviour41.210.00%
Other theft30.49200.00%
Shoplifting30.360.00%
Drugs20.36-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.240.00%
Burglary20.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.12-87.50%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences235.5843.75%
Criminal damage and arson82.79166.67%
Public order70.97250.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.8533.33%
Drugs30.49200.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences164.01-27.27%
Vehicle crime51.94400.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.36200.00%
Public order20.36100.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Drugs10.120.00%
Other theft10.12-66.67%
Burglary10.120.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences223.8822.22%
Other theft32.670.00%
Shoplifting30.36200.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.12-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.12-50.00%
Public order10.120.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences183.4020.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.1850.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.36-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.240.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%
Shoplifting10.120.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences152.91-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson41.8233.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.49-60.00%
Burglary20.240.00%
Public order10.24-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences214.73-8.70%
Public order52.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.6166.67%
Criminal damage and arson30.61-40.00%
Drugs20.360.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Other theft10.120.00%
Vehicle crime10.12-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences235.220.00%
Public order52.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.610.00%
Vehicle crime20.360.00%
Burglary20.240.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Other theft10.120.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
October 20232

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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
October 20231

A total of 251 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202430
July 202417
June 202420
May 202421
April 202423
March 202416
February 202422
January 202418
December 202315
November 202321
October 202323

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
July 20243
June 20243
May 20244
April 20244
March 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20242
June 20244
May 202410
April 20247
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20235

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
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20248
May 20243
February 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20243
March 20245
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20249
July 20244
June 20245
May 20241
April 20248
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20235

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 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
November 20232

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
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Eastney Road
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Lindley Avenue
    Total4
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Highland Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Billing Close
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Festing Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 6. Selsey Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 8. Supermarket
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. St George'S Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Morley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Eastney Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Kassassin Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Fordingbridge Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Drysdale Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Mountbatten Square
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Cromwell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Suffolk Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Devonshire Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. St Albans Road
    Total1
    Other theft1