FIRST AVENUE, PO6 1JL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO6 1JL

FIRST AVENUE, PO6 1JL, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.77 per 1,000 population. This PO6 1JL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PO6 postcode area, which has experienced 337 crimes and a crime rate of 7.94 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PO6 1JL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO6 1JL, encompassing approximately 3142 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PO6 1JL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Knight Gardens with total crimes: 4
  • Watermead Road with total crimes: 2
  • St Andrew'S Road with total crimes: 1

FIRST AVENUE, PO6 1JL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.7757.14%
Anti-social behaviour23.500.00%
Public order10.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.5016.67%
Other crime12.230.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%
Public order10.32-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.7720.00%
Vehicle crime31.910.00%
Public order20.950.00%
Shoplifting10.640.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.590.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.0966.67%
Vehicle crime41.590.00%
Public order21.270.00%
Other theft10.640.00%
Shoplifting10.32-83.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting63.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.9150.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.950.00%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime21.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.64-33.33%
Public order10.640.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31.59-57.14%
Other theft10.950.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.82250.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.27-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-66.67%

In November 2023, 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 offences43.18300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.270.00%
Other theft20.95100.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting31.590.00%
Other theft10.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.320.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 57 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20247
July 20246
June 20245
May 20245
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20247
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
May 20244
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 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
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20246
October 20233

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

MonthCount
July 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PO6 1JL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Knight Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Watermead Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. St Andrew'S Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Acorn Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Fishers Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Denville Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Lower Farlington Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. First Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Waterworks Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Lealand Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Prinsted Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1