PO4 9RU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO4 9RU

PO4 9RU, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.87 per 1,000 population. This PO4 9RU 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 9RU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO4 9RU, encompassing approximately 2328 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-53.85% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

PO4 9RU Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Helens Parade with total crimes: 3
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 3
  • Whitwell Road with total crimes: 2

PO4 9RU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.87-53.85%
Criminal damage and arson22.580.00%
Public order20.86-50.00%
Robbery20.860.00%
Other theft10.860.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-83.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.7430.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.58500.00%
Public order42.5833.33%
Burglary11.72-50.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.3111.11%
Public order34.300.00%
Drugs21.29100.00%
Other crime20.860.00%
Burglary20.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.86-66.67%
Other theft10.43-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.0228.57%
Vehicle crime33.870.00%
Public order31.2950.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.290.00%
Other theft20.86100.00%
Drugs10.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.58133.33%
Public order23.01100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.860.00%
Other theft10.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-50.00%

In March 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs55.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.15-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.860.00%
Public order10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.8766.67%
Burglary22.150.00%
Other theft10.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime33.8750.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.29-25.00%
Other theft11.29-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-80.00%
Public order10.430.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson56.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.1533.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.720.00%
Other theft20.86100.00%
Vehicle crime20.860.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.440.00%
Vehicle crime21.29100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.86100.00%
Other theft10.860.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.72-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.290.00%
Drugs20.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.86-85.71%
Vehicle crime10.43-50.00%
Public order10.43-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.300.00%
Other theft53.010.00%
Vehicle crime22.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.860.00%
Public order20.860.00%
Theft from the person10.860.00%
Robbery10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20235

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20235
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 76 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 202413
June 202410
May 20249
April 20247
March 20243
February 20245
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233
September 202310

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
February 20242

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20246
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20237

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

MonthCount
August 20242
September 20231

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
March 20245
October 20232

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. St Helens Parade
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Park/Open Space
    Total3
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Whitwell Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Burbidge Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Festing Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Exeter Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Festing Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Elizabeth Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Helena Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. St Helens Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1