PO4 9LX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO4 9LX

PO4 9LX, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.36 per 1,000 population. This PO4 9LX 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 (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PO4 9LX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO4 9LX, encompassing approximately 2065 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PO4 9LX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Centurion Gate with total crimes: 2
  • Driftwood Gardens with total crimes: 1

PO4 9LX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.36150.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.42-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.970.00%
Vehicle crime10.48-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.8133.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.94100.00%
Vehicle crime20.970.00%
Possession of weapons10.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%
Public order10.48-50.00%
Burglary10.480.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.87-40.00%
Public order21.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%
Burglary10.480.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.84-16.67%
Public order22.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.970.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.840.00%
Burglary12.91-50.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.810.00%
Burglary22.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.36-45.45%
Drugs12.910.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.81-21.43%
Other theft15.330.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.6575.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.780.00%
Burglary20.97100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.970.00%
Other theft10.48-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Drugs10.480.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.2660.00%
Public order23.870.00%
Other theft20.970.00%
Theft from the person10.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%
Burglary10.480.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.8725.00%
Burglary12.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.360.00%
Public order31.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.450.00%
Burglary10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 74 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20243
May 20245
April 20246
March 20246
February 20246
January 202411
December 202314
November 20238
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
October 20231

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
November 20232
September 20233

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Centurion Gate
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Driftwood Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Gibraltar Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Lumsden Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Melville Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1