CHURCHILL SQUARE, PO4 9XL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO4 9XL

CHURCHILL SQUARE, PO4 9XL, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 44 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.35 per 1,000 population. This PO4 9XL 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 9XL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO4 9XL, encompassing approximately 5989 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PO4 9XL area, explore the PO4 9XL 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)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Possession of weapons: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

PO4 9XL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Eastney Road with total crimes: 11
  • Lindley Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Highland Street with total crimes: 3

CHURCHILL SQUARE, PO4 9XL 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 Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences217.35-25.00%
Burglary43.51100.00%
Possession of weapons30.6750.00%
Shoplifting30.50-40.00%
Other theft20.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.33-77.78%
Public order20.33-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.33-75.00%
Drugs10.33-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%
Theft from the person10.17-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2811.5286.67%
Anti-social behaviour94.67200.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.50100.00%
Public order61.34100.00%
Shoplifting51.00-37.50%
Vehicle crime20.83100.00%
Theft from the person20.330.00%
Other theft20.33-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.330.00%
Drugs20.330.00%
Burglary20.330.00%
Robbery10.330.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.34-25.00%
Shoplifting82.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.34100.00%
Other theft30.6750.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.50-25.00%
Public order30.50-25.00%
Vehicle crime10.50-50.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences206.185.26%
Anti-social behaviour43.34-20.00%
Public order40.67-55.56%
Other theft20.67-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.330.00%
Vehicle crime20.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.33-50.00%
Other crime10.170.00%
Drugs10.17-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.685.56%
Public order93.1750.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.5066.67%
Other theft30.830.00%
Shoplifting30.500.00%
Drugs20.50-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.330.00%
Burglary20.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences186.18-5.26%
Criminal damage and arson73.01133.33%
Public order61.17200.00%
Drugs31.00200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.500.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences195.68-9.52%
Anti-social behaviour33.170.00%
Vehicle crime30.50200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.50200.00%
Public order20.500.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Drugs10.170.00%
Other theft10.17-50.00%
Burglary10.170.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences215.3416.67%
Shoplifting33.51200.00%
Other theft20.500.00%
Public order20.33100.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Burglary10.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.17-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.17-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences184.5138.46%
Criminal damage and arson23.01-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.330.00%
Vehicle crime20.33100.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%
Shoplifting10.170.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences134.17-27.78%
Criminal damage and arson42.1733.33%
Burglary40.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.670.00%
Public order10.33-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.170.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences185.34-18.18%
Public order63.0150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.00-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.50-33.33%
Drugs10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.170.00%
Other theft10.17-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences226.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.670.00%
Public order40.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.670.00%
Other theft20.500.00%
Vehicle crime20.330.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%
Burglary10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
March 20241
February 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 232 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.33 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 202419
April 202418
March 202419
February 202421
January 202418
December 202313
November 202318
October 202322

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20234
October 20231

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
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 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20249
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245
April 20243
March 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20243
June 20244
May 20249
April 20246
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 3 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
January 20241

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20248
May 20243
February 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
July 20244
June 20242
April 20247
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
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 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Eastney Road
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Lindley Avenue
    Total4
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Highland Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Billing Close
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. St George'S Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Morley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Eastney Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Kassassin Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Police Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Highland Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 15. Blenheim Court
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Pedam Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Landguard Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Westfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Reginald Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Fordingbridge Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Drysdale Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Mountbatten Square
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Cromwell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1