HIGHLAND ROAD, PO4 9NH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO4 9NH

HIGHLAND ROAD, PO4 9NH, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 68 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.92 per 1,000 population. This PO4 9NH 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 9NH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO4 9NH, encompassing approximately 7621 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (64.71% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)

PO4 9NH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lindley Avenue with total crimes: 10
  • Ringwood Road with total crimes: 6
  • Pedam Close with total crimes: 5

HIGHLAND ROAD, PO4 9NH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences288.9264.71%
Anti-social behaviour93.67200.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.18100.00%
Shoplifting51.05-37.50%
Public order50.66150.00%
Vehicle crime30.66200.00%
Theft from the person20.390.00%
Other theft20.260.00%
Drugs20.260.00%
Burglary20.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

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 offences175.12-10.53%
Shoplifting82.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.0533.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.52-25.00%
Other theft20.390.00%
Public order20.26-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.13-66.67%
Other crime10.130.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences194.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.49-20.00%
Public order40.52-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.520.00%
Vehicle crime30.390.00%
Other theft20.39-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.26-50.00%
Other crime10.130.00%
Drugs10.13-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences196.17-9.52%
Public order102.4966.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.3166.67%
Other theft30.660.00%
Shoplifting30.390.00%
Drugs20.39-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.260.00%
Burglary20.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences215.3831.25%
Criminal damage and arson82.76166.67%
Public order61.05200.00%
Drugs30.79200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.390.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences164.07-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour32.100.00%
Vehicle crime30.39200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.39200.00%
Public order20.39100.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Drugs10.130.00%
Other theft10.13-50.00%
Burglary10.130.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences224.2022.22%
Shoplifting32.89200.00%
Other theft20.390.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Burglary10.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.13-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.13-50.00%
Public order10.130.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences183.5420.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.36-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.260.00%
Vehicle crime20.260.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%
Shoplifting10.130.00%

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 offences153.15-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.9733.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.52-33.33%
Burglary20.260.00%
Public order10.26-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences204.590.00%
Public order52.6225.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.66-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.390.00%
Drugs20.390.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Other theft10.13-50.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences205.25122.22%
Criminal damage and arson52.62150.00%
Public order40.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.52-66.67%
Other theft20.39-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.260.00%
Burglary20.260.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.180.00%
Other theft51.180.00%
Public order40.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.520.00%
Vehicle crime20.260.00%
Robbery20.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245
April 20243
March 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233
September 20239

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 224 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202428
July 202417
June 202419
May 202419
April 202421
March 202416
February 202422
January 202418
December 202315
November 202320
October 202320
September 20239

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20244
June 20243
April 20248
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
February 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
September 20232

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
March 20241
February 20242
November 20231
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
October 20231

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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
August 20245
July 20242
June 20244
May 202410
April 20246
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 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
September 20231

A total of 2 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
January 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Lindley Avenue
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Ringwood Road
    Total6
    Public order3
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Pedam Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 4. Spinnaker Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. Eastney Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Eastney Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Prince Albert Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Billing Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Mountbatten Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Esplanade
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Highland Street
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Blenheim Court
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Reginald Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Cromwell Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 16. Selsey Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Worsley Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Morley Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Alma Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Kassassin Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Highland Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 22. Kimberley Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 23. Dupree Drive
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 24. Hatfield Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Westfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Methuen Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Carpenter Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Fordingbridge Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 29. Clocktower Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1