WEDGWOOD WAY, PO8 8RW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO8 8RW

WEDGWOOD WAY, PO8 8RW, Havant has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.98 per 1,000 population. This PO8 8RW 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 8RW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO8 8RW, encompassing approximately 2259 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-69.23% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PO8 8RW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chaplains Close with total crimes: 3
  • Chaucer Close with total crimes: 2
  • Barney Evans Crescent with total crimes: 2

WEDGWOOD WAY, PO8 8RW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.98-69.23%
Shoplifting31.77200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.330.00%
Other theft10.440.00%

In August 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 offences1310.1862.50%
Public order55.75400.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.21-50.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.54100.00%
Other crime20.890.00%
Vehicle crime20.890.00%
Public order10.890.00%
Other theft10.440.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting99.2980.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.9814.29%
Anti-social behaviour13.540.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Burglary10.440.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.7540.00%
Shoplifting53.100.00%
Other theft12.210.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.08-44.44%
Shoplifting52.21-58.33%
Burglary32.21200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.330.00%
Public order10.44-50.00%
Other theft10.44-50.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1212.3920.00%
Violence and sexual offences95.31125.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.980.00%
Other theft20.890.00%
Public order20.890.00%
Burglary10.890.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting106.64100.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.43-33.33%
Burglary11.770.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.2020.00%
Shoplifting52.66400.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.210.00%
Burglary10.890.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.75-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson22.210.00%
Public order20.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.890.00%
Shoplifting10.44-80.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Other theft10.440.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.850.00%
Shoplifting53.980.00%
Vehicle crime22.210.00%
Public order20.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.890.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%

In October 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary23.100.00%
Public order20.89-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.890.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.870.00%
Public order31.770.00%
Shoplifting21.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.890.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
March 20242
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 82 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202413
July 20248
June 20248
May 20247
April 20245
March 20249
February 20244
January 20246
December 20235
November 20239
September 20234

A total of 58 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20249
May 20245
April 20245
March 202412
February 202410
January 20245
December 20231
November 20235
September 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
April 20241
March 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 1 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

A total of 3 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
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20242

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
November 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Chaplains Close
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 2. Chaucer Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Barney Evans Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Hartwood Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Tennyson Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1