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

Overview of Crime in PO8 8JA

LONGWOOD AVENUE, PO8 8JA, Havant has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.20 per 1,000 population. This PO8 8JA 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 8JA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO8 8JA, encompassing approximately 4169 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (63.64% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PO8 8JA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dove Close with total crimes: 6
  • Blackbird Close with total crimes: 3
  • Fulmer Walk with total crimes: 3

LONGWOOD AVENUE, PO8 8JA 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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.2063.64%
Criminal damage and arson64.3250.00%
Public order21.440.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Other theft10.24-80.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.960.00%
Other theft52.64400.00%
Vehicle crime41.20-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.960.00%
Public order20.96-71.43%
Burglary10.480.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.96-45.00%
Public order72.64133.33%
Vehicle crime51.68-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.2050.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%
Other theft10.24-75.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.830.00%
Vehicle crime64.800.00%
Other theft41.44100.00%
Public order30.96-40.00%
Bicycle theft20.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.48-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.1681.82%
Public order54.8066.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.2033.33%
Other theft20.96-33.33%
Theft from the person10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.0057.14%
Anti-social behaviour32.640.00%
Other theft30.72200.00%
Public order30.7250.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences72.88-53.33%
Public order21.68-50.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-50.00%
Other theft10.24-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.440.00%
Other theft43.60300.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.960.00%
Public order40.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.960.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences155.04150.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.60100.00%
Vehicle crime10.48-50.00%
Burglary10.24-50.00%
Other theft10.24-50.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences64.08-53.85%
Anti-social behaviour21.44100.00%
Other theft20.48100.00%
Vehicle crime20.480.00%
Burglary20.48100.00%
Public order10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-50.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.28-18.75%
Criminal damage and arson23.12-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.480.00%
Other theft10.48-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.24-50.00%
Burglary10.24-75.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Drugs10.24-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.876.67%
Burglary43.840.00%
Other theft40.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.960.00%
Drugs30.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.720.00%
Vehicle crime20.48100.00%
Other crime10.48-50.00%
Public order10.24-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.600.00%
Public order30.960.00%
Other crime20.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 178 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202411
July 202411
June 202420
May 202420
April 202411
March 20247
February 202415
January 202415
December 20236
November 202313
October 202316
September 202315

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20247
June 20243
May 20245
April 20243
March 20242
February 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20245
June 20246
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

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 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
February 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 3 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

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

MonthCount
June 20242

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 8JA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Dove Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Blackbird Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Fulmer Walk
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Curlew Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Bunting Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Gladys Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Passingham Walk
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Keats Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Forest Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Mission Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Durley Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Milton Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Shelley Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Eagle Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Thrush Walk
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Swinburn Gardens
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Coleridge Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Sparrow Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1