PORTSMOUTH ROAD, PO8 9LQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO8 9LQ

PORTSMOUTH ROAD, PO8 9LQ, East Hampshire has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.79 per 1,000 population. This PO8 9LQ 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 9LQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO8 9LQ, encompassing approximately 2505 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (-76.92% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

PO8 9LQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • B2149 with total crimes: 4
  • Woodstock Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2

PORTSMOUTH ROAD, PO8 9LQ 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 Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.7933.33%
Other theft31.60-76.92%
Public order31.20200.00%
Shoplifting11.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft139.1844.44%
Violence and sexual offences35.19-25.00%
Drugs21.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.800.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft97.18-18.18%
Violence and sexual offences43.59-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.600.00%
Burglary10.800.00%
Public order10.40-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

In June 2024, 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 theft119.1810.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.39-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson22.390.00%
Public order20.80100.00%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft108.3811.11%
Violence and sexual offences73.9940.00%
Burglary22.790.00%
Drugs10.800.00%
Public order10.400.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft97.5828.57%
Violence and sexual offences53.59-37.50%
Shoplifting32.00-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.20100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.18300.00%
Other theft73.19600.00%
Shoplifting52.7966.67%
Anti-social behaviour22.00100.00%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting33.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.200.00%
Burglary10.80-50.00%
Other theft10.40-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft55.19-54.55%
Shoplifting32.000.00%
Burglary21.20100.00%
Public order10.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

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 theft118.7822.22%
Violence and sexual offences64.39500.00%
Shoplifting32.3950.00%
Burglary11.20-66.67%
Drugs10.400.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft95.990.00%
Burglary33.590.00%
Shoplifting21.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.800.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 46 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20244
June 20246
May 20247
April 20245
March 20248
February 20242
December 20236
November 20231

A total of 88 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202413
July 20249
June 202411
May 202410
April 20249
March 20247
February 20241
January 20245
December 202311
November 20239

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20243
March 20245
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 3 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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
January 20241

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 5 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
March 20242
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. B2149
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Public order1
  • 2. Woodstock Avenue
    Total4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Linden Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Briarfield Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1