HIGHLAND STREET, PO4 9NL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO4 9NL

HIGHLAND STREET, PO4 9NL, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.19 per 1,000 population. This PO4 9NL 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 9NL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO4 9NL, encompassing approximately 7509 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

PO4 9NL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lindley Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Highland Street with total crimes: 3
  • Billing Close with total crimes: 3

HIGHLAND STREET, PO4 9NL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences215.19-25.00%
Other theft32.8050.00%
Burglary30.40200.00%
Public order30.4050.00%
Possession of weapons20.40100.00%
Shoplifting20.27-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.27-66.67%
Drugs10.27-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.13-85.71%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences288.3986.67%
Criminal damage and arson83.73166.67%
Anti-social behaviour71.0775.00%
Vehicle crime60.93500.00%
Shoplifting30.80-40.00%
Other theft20.40100.00%
Theft from the person20.270.00%
Drugs20.270.00%
Public order20.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%
Burglary10.130.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences154.39-25.00%
Shoplifting52.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.53-40.00%
Public order20.400.00%
Other theft10.27-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%
Vehicle crime10.13-50.00%
Burglary10.130.00%

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 offences205.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.670.00%
Other theft40.5333.33%
Vehicle crime20.530.00%
Public order20.27-77.78%
Possession of weapons10.27-50.00%
Other crime10.130.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences205.86-20.00%
Public order92.6650.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.20100.00%
Other theft30.5350.00%
Possession of weapons20.400.00%
Burglary20.270.00%
Shoplifting20.270.00%
Drugs10.27-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%

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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences255.7356.25%
Criminal damage and arson63.33500.00%
Public order60.80200.00%
Drugs20.80100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.27-33.33%
Other theft20.27100.00%

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 offences164.13-20.00%
Vehicle crime52.13400.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.670.00%
Public order20.40100.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Drugs10.130.00%
Other theft10.13-75.00%
Burglary10.13-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.13-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences204.535.26%
Other theft42.660.00%
Shoplifting30.530.00%
Burglary20.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.27100.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.13-75.00%
Public order10.13-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences193.8626.67%
Vehicle crime42.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.5350.00%
Public order20.40100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-75.00%

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 offences153.33-6.25%
Criminal damage and arson42.00100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.53-60.00%
Burglary20.270.00%
Public order10.27-83.33%
Other theft10.130.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences164.39-20.00%
Public order62.13100.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.8066.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.67-60.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.130.00%
Other theft10.130.00%
Vehicle crime10.13-50.00%

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 offences204.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.670.00%
Public order30.400.00%
Vehicle crime20.400.00%
Burglary20.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 235 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202428
July 202415
June 202420
May 202420
April 202425
March 202416
February 202420
January 202419
December 202315
November 202316
October 202320

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20242
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20249
April 20246
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 2 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

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20245
May 20242
February 20243
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20241
June 20242
March 20245
February 20241
January 20244
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20243
June 20245
April 20246
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20235

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

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Lindley Avenue
    Total4
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Highland Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Billing Close
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Festing Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 5. Esplanade
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Selsey Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 8. Supermarket
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Bristol Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Elizabeth Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. St George'S Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Morley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Eastney Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Kassassin Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Police Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Highland Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 17. Blenheim Court
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Clegg Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Pedam Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Landguard Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Westfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Reginald Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Cromwell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. St Albans Road
    Total1
    Other theft1