PO4 9SX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO4 9SX

PO4 9SX, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 50 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.32 per 1,000 population. This PO4 9SX 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 9SX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO4 9SX, encompassing approximately 9392 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-4.55% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

PO4 9SX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Heyshott Road with total crimes: 8
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 4

PO4 9SX 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 Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences215.32-4.55%
Shoplifting142.2416.67%
Other theft41.49300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.43-66.67%
Public order30.32-57.14%
Burglary20.320.00%
Possession of weapons20.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.21-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences227.0310.00%
Shoplifting122.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.28125.00%
Public order70.960.00%
Vehicle crime50.75400.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.53-20.00%
Drugs20.43-50.00%
Burglary20.210.00%
Bicycle theft20.21100.00%
Other theft10.21-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences206.60-28.57%
Shoplifting122.1350.00%
Public order71.28-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour50.7566.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.53-33.33%
Drugs40.43100.00%
Burglary20.43-33.33%
Other theft20.21-60.00%
Other crime20.21100.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%
Robbery10.110.00%
Vehicle crime10.110.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences286.817.69%
Public order82.9833.33%
Shoplifting80.85166.67%
Criminal damage and arson60.85200.00%
Other theft50.64-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour30.53-50.00%
Burglary30.320.00%
Drugs20.320.00%
Other crime10.21-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences266.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.77500.00%
Other theft60.64200.00%
Public order60.64-25.00%
Other crime40.64300.00%
Shoplifting30.43-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.32-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.32-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences265.8652.94%
Public order82.77100.00%
Shoplifting60.85200.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.6466.67%
Vehicle crime40.53-20.00%
Other theft20.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.21-66.67%
Drugs10.11-66.67%
Other crime10.110.00%
Burglary10.11-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences174.37-41.38%
Vehicle crime51.81400.00%
Public order40.5333.33%
Drugs30.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.32200.00%
Burglary20.32100.00%
Shoplifting20.21-90.00%
Other theft20.21-60.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences297.3526.09%
Shoplifting203.09185.71%
Other theft52.13400.00%
Public order30.53-25.00%
Drugs30.3250.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.32-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-83.33%
Burglary10.110.00%
Theft from the person10.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.110.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences235.43-20.69%
Shoplifting72.45133.33%
Anti-social behaviour60.75200.00%
Vehicle crime60.640.00%
Public order40.640.00%
Drugs20.430.00%
Other theft10.21-75.00%
Burglary10.110.00%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences295.4338.10%
Criminal damage and arson63.09200.00%
Public order40.64-50.00%
Other theft40.43300.00%
Shoplifting30.43-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour20.32-66.67%
Other crime20.210.00%
Burglary10.210.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences215.43-25.00%
Public order82.2414.29%
Shoplifting70.85-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour60.750.00%
Vehicle crime30.64200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.32-71.43%
Drugs20.210.00%
Other theft10.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences287.030.00%
Shoplifting82.980.00%
Public order70.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.750.00%
Burglary40.640.00%
Drugs20.430.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Other theft10.110.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%
Vehicle crime10.110.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 102 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202412
July 202412
June 20248
May 20243
April 20246
March 20242
February 202420
January 20247
December 20233
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20234

A total of 290 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202422
July 202420
June 202428
May 202426
April 202426
March 202417
February 202429
January 202423
December 202329
November 202321
October 202328

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20249
July 20244
June 20246
May 20242
April 20245
March 20243
February 20241
December 20236
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

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
July 20241
May 20241
February 20242
October 20231

A total of 69 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20247
June 20248
May 20246
April 20248
March 20244
February 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20245
June 20243
May 20246
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20246
December 20232
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
May 20243
April 20244
March 20245
February 20241
January 20246
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
December 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Shoplifting4
    Public order1
  • 2. Heyshott Road
    Total8
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Mafeking Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
  • 5. Northcote Road
    Total3
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Festing Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 8. Dorrita Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 9. Bristol Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Elizabeth Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Highland Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 12. Blenheim Court
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Clegg Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Pedam Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Pretoria Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. St Albans Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Delamere Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Wyndcliffe Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Wheatstone Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. The Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1