MELVILLE ROAD, PO4 9TA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO4 9TA

MELVILLE ROAD, PO4 9TA, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.01 per 1,000 population. This PO4 9TA 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 9TA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO4 9TA, encompassing approximately 1712 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PO4 9TA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lumsden Road with total crimes: 6
  • Sea Breeze Gardens with total crimes: 2
  • Centurion Gate with total crimes: 2

MELVILLE ROAD, PO4 9TA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.01200.00%
Other theft23.500.00%
Burglary21.170.00%
Drugs11.170.00%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour66.42100.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.50-50.00%
Public order11.17-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.4233.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.3450.00%
Public order21.75100.00%
Possession of weapons11.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.67-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.75100.00%
Public order11.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%
Burglary10.580.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.2525.00%
Public order12.920.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.580.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.09-20.00%
Burglary12.34-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%

In March 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 offences57.010.00%
Burglary22.920.00%
Other theft11.170.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.67-16.67%
Drugs12.920.00%
Other theft10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.09-50.00%
Other theft13.500.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.9271.43%
Anti-social behaviour27.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.170.00%
Other theft10.58-50.00%
Drugs10.580.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences79.3475.00%
Public order24.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.17100.00%
Other theft21.170.00%
Theft from the person11.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%
Burglary10.580.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.090.00%
Burglary12.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.580.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

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 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 63 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20244
June 20243
May 20245
April 20244
March 20245
February 20245
January 20246
December 202312
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
November 20232

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 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

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 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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Lumsden Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences6
  • 2. Sea Breeze Gardens
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Centurion Gate
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Melville Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Torfrida Court
    Total1
    Other theft1