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

Overview of Crime in PO4 9TA

MELVILLE ROAD, PO4 9TA, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.42 per 1,000 population. This PO4 9TA 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 (July 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.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

PO4 9TA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Esplanade Gardens with total crimes: 2
  • Halliday Crescent with total crimes: 2

MELVILLE ROAD, PO4 9TA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences44.0933.33%
Burglary12.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.580.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.67-62.50%
Public order21.750.00%
Other theft11.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.58-66.67%
Burglary10.58-50.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.5114.29%
Vehicle crime44.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.340.00%
Burglary21.75100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.170.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.090.00%
Burglary11.750.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%
Other theft10.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231
August 20233
July 20233

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
November 20232
September 20232
July 20231

A total of 73 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
May 20245
April 20244
March 20245
February 20245
January 20246
December 202312
November 20237
October 20234
September 20233
August 20238
July 20237

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
August 20234

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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
July 20231

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 July 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Esplanade Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 3. Halliday Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Gibraltar Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. Cockleshell Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Lumsden Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1