LONGWOOD AVENUE, PO8 8HZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO8 8HZ

LONGWOOD AVENUE, PO8 8HZ, Havant has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.48 per 1,000 population. This PO8 8HZ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PO8 postcode area, which has experienced 177 crimes and a crime rate of 4.97 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PO8 8HZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO8 8HZ, encompassing approximately 4013 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PO8 8HZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dove Close with total crimes: 6
  • Flag Walk with total crimes: 4
  • Blackbird Close with total crimes: 3

LONGWOOD AVENUE, PO8 8HZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences186.48125.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.48150.00%
Other crime11.250.00%
Public order10.25-50.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.73-20.00%
Vehicle crime41.9933.33%
Other theft41.00300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.000.00%
Public order20.50-66.67%
Burglary10.500.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.980.00%
Public order62.49100.00%
Vehicle crime31.49-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Other theft10.25-80.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.73-28.57%
Other theft52.49150.00%
Vehicle crime41.250.00%
Public order31.00-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.75-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.73133.33%
Public order53.49150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.25200.00%
Other theft20.75-33.33%
Theft from the person10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.2450.00%
Other theft31.490.00%
Public order20.75100.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences41.49-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.000.00%
Public order10.25-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.4825.00%
Public order32.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.49166.67%
Other crime21.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Burglary10.25-50.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.49-70.00%
Burglary20.75100.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences103.49400.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.250.00%
Burglary10.25-50.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.74-71.43%
Burglary20.500.00%
Vehicle crime20.500.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.250.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences72.990.00%
Public order31.740.00%
Other crime10.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 110 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.46 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20248
July 202410
June 202410
May 202414
April 20246
March 20244
February 202410
January 20248
December 20233
November 202310
October 20232
September 20237

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20242
September 20231

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20246
June 20243
May 20245
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
December 20231
September 20233

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20245
May 20242
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

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

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

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PO8 8HZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Dove Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Flag Walk
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Blackbird Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Bunting Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Gladys Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Passingham Walk
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Keats Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Forest Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Mission Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Durley Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Milton Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Swinburn Gardens
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Coleridge Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Sparrow Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1