PO6 4FH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO6 4FH

PO6 4FH, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.89 per 1,000 population. This PO6 4FH 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 4FH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO6 4FH, encompassing approximately 3949 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PO6 4FH area, explore the PO6 4FH Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (-30.77% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

PO6 4FH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Blakemere Crescent with total crimes: 5
  • Harwich Road with total crimes: 4
  • Dursley Crescent with total crimes: 4

PO6 4FH 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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2710.89-30.77%
Public order46.8433.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.01-20.00%
Other crime31.010.00%
Other theft20.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.51-50.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3915.1934.48%
Burglary59.88400.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.27-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour41.27-20.00%
Public order31.01-50.00%
Other theft20.760.00%
Drugs10.51-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.25-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2915.7031.82%
Criminal damage and arson87.34300.00%
Public order62.03-33.33%
Vehicle crime51.5225.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.2766.67%
Possession of weapons21.27100.00%
Robbery20.510.00%
Drugs20.510.00%
Other theft20.51100.00%
Burglary10.510.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.3929.41%
Public order95.5750.00%
Vehicle crime42.28300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.01-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.760.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.25-50.00%
Other theft10.25-83.33%
Other crime10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.89-15.00%
Public order64.30500.00%
Other theft61.52500.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.52100.00%
Drugs31.0150.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.76-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.510.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.12-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson35.0650.00%
Other crime20.76-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.51100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.510.00%
Drugs20.51100.00%
Other theft10.51-66.67%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-50.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.38-17.24%
Other crime56.08150.00%
Other theft31.27200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.76-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.51-66.67%
Public order10.51-80.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2913.93-3.33%
Anti-social behaviour67.34500.00%
Public order51.52150.00%
Burglary41.27300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.01-60.00%
Other crime21.01100.00%
Shoplifting20.510.00%
Other theft10.51-83.33%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3014.6925.00%
Criminal damage and arson107.60233.33%
Other theft62.53200.00%
Drugs31.52200.00%
Vehicle crime20.76100.00%
Public order20.510.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-85.71%
Other crime10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.644.35%
Anti-social behaviour76.08133.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.77200.00%
Public order20.76-60.00%
Other theft20.51-60.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.13-28.12%
Other theft55.82150.00%
Public order51.27-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour31.27-25.00%
Theft from the person10.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-66.67%
Burglary10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3214.180.00%
Public order88.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.030.00%
Robbery31.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.760.00%
Other theft20.760.00%
Possession of weapons20.510.00%
Drugs20.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20246
June 20249
May 20246
April 20241
March 20241
February 20245
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 316 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202439
July 202429
June 202422
May 202417
April 202420
March 202424
February 202429
January 202430
December 202324
November 202323
October 202332

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20246
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20246
December 20232
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20245
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20246
January 20241
December 20237
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20248
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20244
January 202410
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
February 20242
November 20231

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20244
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
February 20241
October 20233

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Blakemere Crescent
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other crime1
  • 2. Harwich Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 3. Dursley Crescent
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
  • 4. Service Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Bredenbury Crescent
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Willersley Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Bromyard Crescent
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 8. King Richard Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Tewkesbury Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Painswick Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Artillery Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Rapson Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Maldon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Stratton Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. St Michaels Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Collington Crescent
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Kingsland Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Stockton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Dormington Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Mortimer Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Edwards Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Marsden Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Northarbour Spur
    Total1
    Shoplifting1