PO6 4LW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO6 4LW

PO6 4LW, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.79 per 1,000 population. This PO6 4LW 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 4LW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO6 4LW, encompassing approximately 2061 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Robbery: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PO6 4LW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Anson Grove with total crimes: 4
  • Dryden Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Benedict Way with total crimes: 1

PO6 4LW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.79-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour43.88-20.00%
Robbery11.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.1033.33%
Anti-social behaviour55.820.00%
Public order52.43400.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.43-33.33%
Theft from the person10.970.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.6712.50%
Anti-social behaviour54.37150.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.43-25.00%
Other theft21.460.00%
Robbery10.970.00%
Public order10.49-66.67%
Shoplifting10.490.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.25-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson43.880.00%
Public order31.9450.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.46100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.22-36.84%
Public order25.82-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.970.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.49-66.67%
Robbery10.490.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1916.01280.00%
Anti-social behaviour39.22200.00%
Public order31.4650.00%
Drugs21.46100.00%
Shoplifting20.970.00%
Burglary10.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.340.00%
Public order22.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.97-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Drugs10.490.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.79-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour42.430.00%
Public order21.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.970.00%
Other theft10.49-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.28-41.67%
Other theft33.40200.00%
Public order21.460.00%
Other crime20.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.970.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.28-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson15.820.00%
Drugs10.49-50.00%
Other theft10.490.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.64-13.33%
Burglary56.31400.00%
Drugs22.430.00%
Vehicle crime20.970.00%
Other crime10.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.130.00%
Other theft37.280.00%
Public order31.460.00%
Drugs21.460.00%
Burglary10.970.00%
Shoplifting10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20244

A total of 125 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202412
July 20249
June 20248
May 202412
April 202419
March 20245
February 20245
January 20247
December 202312
November 202313
October 202315

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 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

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 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 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
October 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
October 20233

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
October 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Anson Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Dryden Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    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
  • 9. Seaview Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1