PO6 4NJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO6 4NJ

PO6 4NJ, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.92 per 1,000 population. This PO6 4NJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PO6 postcode area, which has experienced 390 crimes and a crime rate of 9.19 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PO6 4NJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO6 4NJ, encompassing approximately 3759 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (15.38% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

PO6 4NJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hillsley Road with total crimes: 4
  • Longdean Close with total crimes: 4
  • Chalkpit Road with total crimes: 3

PO6 4NJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.9215.38%
Public order43.99-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0650.00%
Burglary10.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-66.67%
Other crime10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.92-23.53%
Public order53.46-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.33200.00%
Other theft20.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.53100.00%
Robbery10.530.00%

In June 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 offences177.1841.67%
Public order64.52500.00%
Vehicle crime21.60100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.53-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.12-20.00%
Other theft63.19500.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Drugs10.27-50.00%
Public order10.27-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.7136.36%
Public order43.99-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.06-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.800.00%
Drugs20.53100.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.92-35.29%
Public order52.93400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.33100.00%
Other crime11.060.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-50.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.656.25%
Criminal damage and arson24.52100.00%
Vehicle crime20.530.00%
Public order10.53-66.67%
Burglary10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.18-5.88%
Public order34.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.80-33.33%
Drugs20.530.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Other theft10.27-50.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.7188.89%
Anti-social behaviour34.52200.00%
Other theft20.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.53100.00%
Vehicle crime20.53100.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.32-55.00%
Drugs32.39200.00%
Other theft20.800.00%
Public order20.53-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.530.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences207.45-16.67%
Public order35.32-40.00%
Burglary10.800.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences247.980.00%
Public order56.380.00%
Vehicle crime11.330.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20245
June 20246
May 20241
April 20244
March 20245
February 20241
January 20243
November 20232
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 186 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202415
July 202413
June 202417
May 202412
April 202415
March 202411
February 202417
January 202416
December 202317
November 20239
October 202320
September 202324

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20246
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Hillsley Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 2. Longdean Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 3. Chalkpit Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Rockrose Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Tintern Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Almondsbury Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Stroud Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Butterfly Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Kingscote Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Mousehole Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Helston Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Hatherley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Dellfield Close
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 14. Camcross Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1