WALFORD ROAD, PO6 4AG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO6 4AG

WALFORD ROAD, PO6 4AG, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 44 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.54 per 1,000 population. This PO6 4AG 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 4AG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO6 4AG, encompassing approximately 3812 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (3.85% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

PO6 4AG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Blakemere Crescent with total crimes: 5
  • Rydal Close with total crimes: 5
  • Bourne Road with total crimes: 5

WALFORD ROAD, PO6 4AG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2711.543.85%
Public order57.08150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.31-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.05-62.50%
Other crime20.790.00%
Other theft20.520.00%
Drugs10.520.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2612.85-3.70%
Anti-social behaviour86.82100.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.10-28.57%
Burglary41.31300.00%
Other theft21.05-33.33%
Public order20.52-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2714.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson77.08250.00%
Public order61.8420.00%
Vehicle crime51.57150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.31100.00%
Other theft31.0550.00%
Drugs20.79100.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.26-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2711.8092.86%
Public order57.08-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.310.00%
Vehicle crime20.520.00%
Other theft20.52-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.52100.00%
Possession of weapons20.520.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Drugs10.26-66.67%
Shoplifting10.26-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.7127.27%
Public order63.67500.00%
Other theft41.57100.00%
Drugs31.050.00%
Possession of weapons20.79100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.520.00%
Shoplifting20.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.52-80.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Other crime10.26-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.08-60.71%
Criminal damage and arson52.8966.67%
Drugs31.31200.00%
Other crime20.79-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.52-60.00%
Other theft20.52100.00%
Public order10.52-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2812.5921.74%
Other crime57.3466.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.3125.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.310.00%
Vehicle crime20.79100.00%
Public order20.52-77.78%
Drugs10.520.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2313.38-14.81%
Public order96.03350.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.36100.00%
Other crime31.05200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.79-72.73%
Burglary20.79100.00%
Robbery20.520.00%
Other theft10.52-75.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2713.9058.82%
Criminal damage and arson117.08266.67%
Other theft42.89300.00%
Drugs21.05100.00%
Public order20.52-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.52-75.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.716.25%
Anti-social behaviour84.46300.00%
Public order32.10-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.79200.00%
Possession of weapons20.790.00%
Other theft10.52-80.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.39-30.43%
Other theft54.200.00%
Public order51.31-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour21.31-66.67%
Theft from the person10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-75.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.26-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2313.120.00%
Public order76.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.840.00%
Possession of weapons41.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.050.00%
Drugs21.050.00%
Shoplifting20.520.00%
Robbery10.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20246
June 20245
May 20246
April 20241
March 20242
February 20249
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 266 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202426
July 202427
June 202427
May 202414
April 202411
March 202428
February 202423
January 202427
December 202317
November 202316
October 202323

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20245
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20235

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20247
June 20242
May 20241
April 20245
March 20243
February 20243
January 202411
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20245
February 20244
January 20242
December 20238
November 20232
October 20236

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20234

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
May 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20242
October 20231

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PO6 4AG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Blakemere Crescent
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other crime1
  • 2. Rydal Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 3. Bourne Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 4. Bredenbury Crescent
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Willersley Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Bromyard Crescent
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 7. King Richard Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Tewkesbury Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Painswick Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Artillery Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Rapson Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Cleeve Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Stratton Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. St Michaels Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Collington Crescent
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Kingsland Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Stockton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Dormington Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Mortimer Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Elkstone Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Winchcombe Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Edwards Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Marsden Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1