PO6 4JB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO6 4JB

PO6 4JB, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 50 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.88 per 1,000 population. This PO6 4JB 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 4JB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO6 4JB, encompassing approximately 3148 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (35.71% increase)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)

PO6 4JB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 15
  • Rydal Close with total crimes: 5
  • Bourne Road with total crimes: 5

PO6 4JB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1915.8835.71%
Public order106.03150.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.18-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour51.59-58.33%
Shoplifting41.590.00%
Other theft31.2750.00%
Bicycle theft30.95200.00%
Drugs10.950.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1416.20-46.15%
Anti-social behaviour124.4550.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.8133.33%
Burglary42.54300.00%
Public order41.27-33.33%
Shoplifting41.2733.33%
Other theft21.27-50.00%
Robbery10.640.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%

In July 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 offences2619.3718.18%
Anti-social behaviour88.2660.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.54500.00%
Public order61.9120.00%
Drugs41.91300.00%
Other theft41.27100.00%
Shoplifting31.27-62.50%
Vehicle crime10.95-50.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.32-50.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2215.5629.41%
Shoplifting86.99-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.54-44.44%
Public order51.5966.67%
Vehicle crime21.590.00%
Other theft20.64-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.64100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.64-66.67%
Drugs10.32-66.67%
Burglary10.320.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1715.88183.33%
Shoplifting105.4042.86%
Anti-social behaviour93.1880.00%
Drugs32.860.00%
Public order30.95-40.00%
Other theft30.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.9550.00%
Possession of weapons10.950.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting711.12-30.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.22-75.00%
Public order51.91150.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.590.00%
Drugs31.59200.00%
Other theft30.95200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.95-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.64-88.89%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2418.744.35%
Shoplifting107.6225.00%
Vehicle crime93.18800.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.8625.00%
Other crime31.5950.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.950.00%
Public order20.95-77.78%
Drugs10.64-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Other theft10.32-50.00%

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 offences2319.0621.05%
Public order97.30200.00%
Shoplifting82.86-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.54-50.00%
Robbery41.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.27-66.67%
Other crime20.950.00%
Drugs20.640.00%
Other theft20.64-33.33%
Burglary10.64-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1918.7411.76%
Shoplifting106.0366.67%
Criminal damage and arson93.18200.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.86-33.33%
Other theft32.54200.00%
Public order30.95-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.950.00%
Burglary20.640.00%
Other crime20.64100.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1715.2513.33%
Anti-social behaviour125.40300.00%
Shoplifting63.8120.00%
Public order41.9133.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.2750.00%
Possession of weapons20.950.00%
Drugs10.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-66.67%
Other crime10.320.00%
Other theft10.32-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.12-31.82%
Shoplifting54.76-28.57%
Public order31.59-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour30.95-62.50%
Vehicle crime30.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.950.00%
Other theft20.64100.00%
Burglary10.640.00%
Bicycle theft10.32-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2217.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour86.990.00%
Public order72.540.00%
Shoplifting72.220.00%
Possession of weapons32.220.00%
Drugs20.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.640.00%
Bicycle theft20.640.00%
Other theft10.640.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

Crime by Type

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 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 20246
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20249
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 224 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202414
July 202426
June 202422
May 202417
April 20246
March 202424
February 202423
January 202419
December 202317
November 202315
October 202322

A total of 61 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
July 20246
June 20245
May 20243
April 20245
March 20242
February 20249
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 84 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202412
July 20248
June 20245
May 20249
April 20245
March 20245
February 20244
January 20248
December 202312
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 82 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20243
June 20248
May 202410
April 20247
March 202410
February 20248
January 202410
December 20236
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20244
October 20231

A total of 3 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
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20249
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total15
    Public order4
    Bicycle theft3
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
  • 2. Rydal Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 3. Bourne Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 4. Allaway Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. Dellfield Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
  • 6. Painswick Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Artillery Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Cleeve Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Stratton Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. St Michaels Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Collington Crescent
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Kingsland Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Mortimer Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Birdlip Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Elkstone Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Camcross Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Winchcombe Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Edwards Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Marsden Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Supermarket
    Total1
    Shoplifting1