MERZ CLOSE, PO6 2LF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO6 2LF

MERZ CLOSE, PO6 2LF, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.45 per 1,000 population. This PO6 2LF 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 2LF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO6 2LF, encompassing approximately 2570 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Possession of weapons: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PO6 2LF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wembley Grove with total crimes: 11
  • Tesla Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Faraday Road with total crimes: 1

MERZ CLOSE, PO6 2LF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.4511.11%
Criminal damage and arson23.89100.00%
Possession of weapons10.780.00%
Public order10.390.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.390.00%
Burglary23.50100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.78100.00%
Drugs20.78100.00%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-75.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.7880.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.50300.00%
Possession of weapons21.560.00%
Other theft10.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-50.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-83.33%

In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime66.61500.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.33-61.54%
Anti-social behaviour21.950.00%
Burglary10.78-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-50.00%
Other theft10.39-50.00%
Public order10.39-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.5618.18%
Criminal damage and arson25.060.00%
Public order20.78-50.00%
Other theft20.780.00%
Burglary20.78100.00%
Vehicle crime10.78-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.7383.33%
Vehicle crime54.28400.00%
Public order41.95300.00%
Other crime21.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.78100.00%
Burglary10.780.00%

In March 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 offences64.280.00%
Other theft22.330.00%
Public order10.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.89-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson32.3350.00%
Drugs11.170.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.17266.67%
Vehicle crime54.28400.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.950.00%
Other theft20.78-33.33%
Public order10.780.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.28-57.14%
Other theft31.17200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.170.00%
Other crime20.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.06-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson22.720.00%
Public order10.78-50.00%
Burglary10.39-66.67%
Drugs10.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.17160.00%
Burglary35.060.00%
Public order21.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.78-66.67%
Robbery10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.670.00%
Vehicle crime31.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.170.00%
Other theft11.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 108 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.31 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
July 20249
June 20245
May 202413
April 202411
March 20246
February 20246
January 202411
December 20233
November 20237
October 202313
September 20235

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241
April 20245
March 20241
January 20245
December 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
December 20232

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PO6 2LF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Wembley Grove
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 2. Tesla Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Faraday Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1