PO6 4LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO6 4LJ

PO6 4LJ, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.37 per 1,000 population. This PO6 4LJ 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 4LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO6 4LJ, encompassing approximately 2288 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-64.71% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Robbery: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PO6 4LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dryden Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Almondsbury Road with total crimes: 1
  • Benedict Way with total crimes: 1

PO6 4LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.37-64.71%
Anti-social behaviour22.62100.00%
Robbery10.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.6754.55%
Public order57.43400.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.1933.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.75-66.67%
Theft from the person10.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.61-8.33%
Other theft34.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.31200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.310.00%
Robbery11.310.00%
Public order10.44-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.3020.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.240.00%
Public order31.3150.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.310.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.74-33.33%
Other theft34.370.00%
Public order21.31-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.870.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.44-80.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Drugs10.44-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.86114.29%
Anti-social behaviour56.560.00%
Public order42.19100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.7533.33%
Drugs21.75100.00%
Shoplifting20.870.00%
Burglary10.870.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.99-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson33.0650.00%
Public order21.310.00%
Other crime10.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Other theft10.440.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.5633.33%
Anti-social behaviour23.500.00%
Public order20.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.87100.00%
Other theft10.870.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.81-53.85%
Other crime22.62100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.87-50.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Robbery10.440.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.61-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour35.68200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.31100.00%
Other crime10.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-50.00%
Drugs10.44-50.00%
Other theft10.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.677.14%
Burglary56.56400.00%
Public order22.19-33.33%
Drugs20.870.00%
Vehicle crime20.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.870.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.050.00%
Other theft36.12200.00%
Public order31.31-25.00%
Drugs21.310.00%
Burglary10.870.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.180.00%
Public order46.120.00%
Vehicle crime11.750.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Burglary10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 148 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202417
July 202411
June 202412
May 202410
April 202415
March 20247
February 20248
January 20246
December 202313
November 202315
October 202314
September 202314

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20245
February 20242
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
November 20232
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20235
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Dryden Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Almondsbury Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Benedict Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Keats Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Browning Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Ridgeway Close
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Hillsley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Shelley Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1