PO8 9LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO8 9LJ

PO8 9LJ, East Hampshire has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.34 per 1,000 population. This PO8 9LJ 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 9LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO8 9LJ, encompassing approximately 2293 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PO8 9LJ area, explore the PO8 9LJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (-61.54% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PO8 9LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • B2149 with total crimes: 4
  • Murray Road with total crimes: 3

PO8 9LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting811.34-20.00%
Other theft53.49-61.54%
Vehicle crime42.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.74-60.00%
Public order31.7450.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.31-75.00%
Drugs10.44-50.00%

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1321.8062.50%
Shoplifting105.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences104.36-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson44.36300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.74200.00%
Burglary31.3150.00%
Drugs21.31100.00%
Public order20.87-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.87-50.00%
Other crime10.44-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.9557.14%
Other theft84.80-33.33%
Public order33.49200.00%
Other crime21.310.00%
Possession of weapons20.870.00%
Burglary20.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.87-80.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.44-50.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1214.3933.33%
Violence and sexual offences75.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.05150.00%
Shoplifting22.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.870.00%
Possession of weapons20.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.870.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Public order10.44-66.67%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft911.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.9216.67%
Burglary43.050.00%
Public order31.7450.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.870.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft911.7712.50%
Violence and sexual offences63.92-45.45%
Shoplifting42.62-20.00%
Vehicle crime21.74100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.870.00%
Public order20.87-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.87-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.44-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1115.2622.22%
Other theft84.80166.67%
Shoplifting53.4966.67%
Public order42.180.00%
Possession of weapons31.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.870.00%
Drugs10.440.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.5928.57%
Other theft33.92-25.00%
Burglary31.3150.00%
Shoplifting31.31-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.31100.00%
Drugs10.87-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%

In January 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 offences710.4616.67%
Shoplifting53.0525.00%
Other theft42.18-63.64%
Public order21.740.00%
Burglary20.870.00%
Drugs20.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.870.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1110.9022.22%
Violence and sexual offences64.80-14.29%
Shoplifting42.62100.00%
Burglary21.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.87-33.33%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft911.77-43.75%
Violence and sexual offences73.92250.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.05200.00%
Burglary21.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.870.00%
Shoplifting20.870.00%
Public order10.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft169.16-11.11%
Burglary26.98100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.87-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.870.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1814.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences87.850.00%
Public order53.490.00%
Vehicle crime22.180.00%
Burglary10.870.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
January 20242
November 20231
September 20235

A total of 43 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
June 20242
April 20244
March 20245
February 20243
January 20245
December 20234
November 20232

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 125 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202413
July 20248
June 202412
May 20249
April 20249
March 20248
February 20243
January 20244
December 202311
November 20239
October 202316
September 202318

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20245
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 95 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.31 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202410
July 202411
June 20247
May 20247
April 20246
March 202411
February 20249
January 20247
December 20236
November 20237
October 20232
September 20238

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20243

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
January 20241

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
May 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PO8 9LJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total11
    Shoplifting8
    Vehicle crime2
    Public order1
  • 2. B2149
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Public order1
  • 3. Murray Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Napier Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. Bowes-Lyon Court
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Merchistoun Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Orchard Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Cunningham Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Catherine Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1