PO4 9HX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO4 9HX

PO4 9HX, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.02 per 1,000 population. This PO4 9HX 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 9HX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO4 9HX, encompassing approximately 8562 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

PO4 9HX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Eastney Road with total crimes: 8
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Lindley Avenue with total crimes: 4

PO4 9HX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences185.02-18.18%
Shoplifting82.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.93-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.47-25.00%
Other theft20.35-50.00%
Public order20.23-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.12-66.67%
Other crime10.120.00%
Drugs10.120.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences225.14-12.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.57400.00%
Other theft40.5833.33%
Anti-social behaviour40.470.00%
Public order40.47-60.00%
Vehicle crime30.470.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Drugs10.12-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences256.190.00%
Public order102.9242.86%
Anti-social behaviour41.170.00%
Other theft30.47200.00%
Shoplifting30.350.00%
Drugs20.35-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.230.00%
Burglary20.23100.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.12-85.71%

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 offences255.7266.67%
Criminal damage and arson72.92600.00%
Public order70.82250.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.8233.33%
Drugs30.47200.00%
Burglary10.35-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.12-83.33%
Other theft10.120.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences153.74-31.82%
Vehicle crime61.75500.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.700.00%
Public order20.35100.00%
Burglary20.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Drugs10.120.00%
Other theft10.12-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.120.00%

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 offences223.8522.22%
Other theft32.57200.00%
Shoplifting30.35200.00%
Burglary20.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-50.00%
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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences183.5012.50%
Anti-social behaviour42.10100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.47-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.230.00%
Public order10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%
Shoplifting10.120.00%
Other theft10.120.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences163.27-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson51.8766.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.58-71.43%
Burglary20.230.00%
Public order10.23-83.33%
Other crime10.120.00%
Other theft10.120.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences225.024.76%
Anti-social behaviour72.57133.33%
Public order60.8250.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.70-40.00%
Drugs20.350.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Other theft10.120.00%
Vehicle crime10.12-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences214.6790.91%
Criminal damage and arson52.450.00%
Public order40.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.47-57.14%
Vehicle crime20.350.00%
Burglary20.230.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Other theft10.12-88.89%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.32-59.26%
Other theft91.28800.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.050.00%
Public order40.82100.00%
Vehicle crime20.47100.00%
Robbery20.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Shoplifting10.120.00%

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 offences274.9168.75%
Anti-social behaviour73.15-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson30.820.00%
Public order20.35-33.33%
Shoplifting10.23-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.120.00%
Other theft10.12-75.00%

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 offences165.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.870.00%
Burglary40.930.00%
Other theft40.470.00%
Public order30.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.350.00%
Shoplifting20.350.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Other crime10.120.00%
Vehicle crime10.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 258 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.85 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202418
June 202422
May 202425
April 202425
March 202415
February 202422
January 202418
December 202316
November 202322
October 202321
September 202311
August 202327
July 202316

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20245
May 20241
April 20247
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233
October 20235
August 20233
July 20233

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.46 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20239
August 20231
July 20234

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 20244
March 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20237
October 20233
September 20237
August 20237
July 20238

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 202410
April 20247
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20236
October 20234
September 20234
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
May 20243
February 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231
July 20232

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 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
April 20241
March 20246
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
December 20231
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
November 20232
July 20231

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 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Eastney Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Lindley Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Billing Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Priory Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Hatfield Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Ringwood Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Cromwell Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Devonshire Avenue
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Winter Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Collins Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Crinoline Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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