PO4 9LH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO4 9LH

PO4 9LH, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.38 per 1,000 population. This PO4 9LH 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 9LH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO4 9LH, encompassing approximately 7537 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-27.78% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PO4 9LH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Eastney Road with total crimes: 8
  • Billing Close with total crimes: 4
  • Middlesex Road with total crimes: 3

PO4 9LH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences134.38-27.78%
Shoplifting41.7233.33%
Anti-social behaviour40.530.00%
Public order30.53-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.4050.00%
Vehicle crime20.40-33.33%
Other theft20.27100.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Drugs10.130.00%

In June 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 offences185.0412.50%
Anti-social behaviour42.39-20.00%
Public order40.53-55.56%
Vehicle crime30.530.00%
Shoplifting30.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.400.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Other theft10.13-66.67%
Drugs10.13-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences165.5714.29%
Public order92.1250.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.1966.67%
Other theft30.66200.00%
Shoplifting30.400.00%
Possession of weapons20.400.00%
Burglary20.27100.00%
Drugs20.270.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences144.78-48.15%
Criminal damage and arson71.86133.33%
Public order60.9350.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.80-40.00%
Drugs20.40100.00%
Vehicle crime20.27-60.00%
Other theft10.27-50.00%
Burglary10.130.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences276.3768.75%
Anti-social behaviour53.58400.00%
Vehicle crime50.66400.00%
Public order40.6633.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.53200.00%
Other theft20.40-33.33%
Drugs10.270.00%
Burglary10.13-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences163.7123.08%
Other theft32.12200.00%
Public order30.4050.00%
Burglary20.40100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.13-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.13-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences133.328.33%
Vehicle crime31.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.40-50.00%
Public order20.27-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.13-75.00%
Shoplifting10.130.00%
Other theft10.130.00%
Burglary10.13-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.25-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson41.59100.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.5333.33%
Public order40.530.00%
Burglary30.530.00%
Vehicle crime30.40200.00%
Other theft10.40-66.67%
Shoplifting10.13-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences134.11-51.85%
Public order41.72-33.33%
Drugs30.530.00%
Other theft30.40200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.40-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.40-33.33%
Shoplifting20.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences276.5028.57%
Public order63.5850.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.80-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson30.530.00%
Vehicle crime30.40-25.00%
Burglary20.40100.00%
Shoplifting20.270.00%
Other theft10.27-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences215.57-4.55%
Anti-social behaviour72.79-12.50%
Vehicle crime40.930.00%
Public order40.53100.00%
Other theft20.53-33.33%
Robbery20.27100.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Other crime10.130.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences225.1746.67%
Anti-social behaviour82.92-33.33%
Other theft31.06-50.00%
Public order20.40-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.27-33.33%
Burglary10.27-66.67%
Robbery10.130.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour121.990.00%
Other theft61.590.00%
Public order40.800.00%
Burglary30.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.400.00%
Shoplifting30.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
May 20249
April 20246
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20236
September 20234
August 20232
July 20234

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
July 20233

A total of 227 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.46 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202413
June 202418
May 202416
April 202414
March 202427
February 202416
January 202413
December 202312
November 202313
October 202327
September 202321
August 202322
July 202315

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
April 20247
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
April 20242
March 20245
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233
September 20234
July 20231

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.23 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232
August 20233
July 20236

A total of 3 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
September 20231

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20244
May 20245
April 20243
March 20245
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234
September 20237
August 20238
July 202312

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241

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
May 20242
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
October 20232
September 20231
August 20231
July 20233

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 9LH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Eastney Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Billing Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Middlesex Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Priory Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Ringwood Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Dunn Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 7. Cromwell Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Pedam Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Bransbury Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Cockleshell Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Kingsley Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Rosetta Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Gurney Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Supermarket
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Gisors Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Perth Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Essex Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1