WEST STREET, PO9 1PG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO9 1PG

WEST STREET, PO9 1PG, Havant has recorded a total of 123 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 48.90 per 1,000 population. This PO9 1PG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PO9 postcode area, which has experienced 554 crimes and a crime rate of 10.88 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PO9 1PG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO9 1PG, encompassing approximately 2515 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (45.45% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (90.00% increase)
  • Public order: (17) incidents (13.33% increase)

PO9 1PG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 25
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 15
  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 12

WEST STREET, PO9 1PG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3248.9045.45%
Anti-social behaviour1912.7290.00%
Public order177.5513.33%
Shoplifting166.76-23.81%
Criminal damage and arson156.3687.50%
Burglary75.960.00%
Other theft62.7820.00%
Robbery32.390.00%
Theft from the person21.190.00%
Possession of weapons20.80100.00%
Bicycle theft20.800.00%
Drugs10.80-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2237.77-33.33%
Shoplifting218.7523.53%
Public order158.35-11.76%
Anti-social behaviour105.96-52.38%
Criminal damage and arson83.98-52.94%
Burglary73.1840.00%
Other theft52.7866.67%
Drugs31.9950.00%
Bicycle theft21.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3348.5083.33%
Anti-social behaviour2113.1240.00%
Shoplifting178.3530.77%
Criminal damage and arson176.76183.33%
Public order176.7670.00%
Burglary56.760.00%
Vehicle crime31.99200.00%
Other theft31.19-50.00%
Drugs21.19100.00%
Theft from the person10.80-50.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Other crime10.40-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1830.61-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour157.160.00%
Shoplifting135.96-18.75%
Public order105.170.00%
Other theft63.98200.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.39-60.00%
Other crime32.390.00%
Bicycle theft21.19100.00%
Theft from the person20.80100.00%
Drugs10.80-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2035.38-16.67%
Shoplifting167.95-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson156.3636.36%
Anti-social behaviour155.96-42.31%
Public order105.96-23.08%
Robbery23.98100.00%
Drugs20.80100.00%
Other theft20.80-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.800.00%
Vehicle crime20.80100.00%
Bicycle theft10.800.00%
Burglary10.40-50.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2641.7413.04%
Violence and sexual offences2410.3414.29%
Shoplifting209.5442.86%
Public order137.9530.00%
Criminal damage and arson115.1783.33%
Other theft44.370.00%
Burglary21.59-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.800.00%
Drugs10.40-50.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-66.67%
Robbery10.400.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2336.18475.00%
Violence and sexual offences219.14-22.22%
Shoplifting148.35-12.50%
Public order105.57-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson63.9820.00%
Burglary52.390.00%
Other theft41.99-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.5950.00%
Drugs21.19-33.33%
Theft from the person20.80100.00%
Bicycle theft10.800.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2730.2122.73%
Shoplifting1610.73-27.27%
Public order116.36-15.38%
Other theft64.3750.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.39-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour41.99-50.00%
Drugs31.590.00%
Vehicle crime21.190.00%
Theft from the person10.800.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2234.98-24.14%
Shoplifting228.75144.44%
Public order138.758.33%
Anti-social behaviour85.17100.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.18-22.22%
Other theft42.78-42.86%
Robbery41.59300.00%
Drugs31.59-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.19100.00%
Theft from the person10.800.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.40-85.71%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2935.78-6.45%
Public order1211.53-25.00%
Shoplifting94.77-43.75%
Criminal damage and arson93.5850.00%
Other theft73.580.00%
Bicycle theft72.78600.00%
Drugs52.7866.67%
Burglary51.99-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour41.99-42.86%
Robbery11.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.40-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3139.3629.17%
Public order1612.326.67%
Shoplifting166.36-5.88%
Burglary86.36300.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.1816.67%
Other theft72.78133.33%
Criminal damage and arson62.78100.00%
Drugs32.3950.00%
Vehicle crime21.19100.00%
Possession of weapons20.800.00%
Bicycle theft10.80-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2431.410.00%
Shoplifting179.540.00%
Public order156.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.390.00%
Other theft31.190.00%
Possession of weapons21.190.00%
Bicycle theft20.800.00%
Burglary20.800.00%
Robbery20.800.00%
Drugs20.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20247
June 20245
April 20241
March 20242
February 20245
November 20235
October 20238
September 20232

A total of 57 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20245
June 20243
May 20246
April 20242
March 20244
February 20244
January 20246
December 20234
November 20237
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 303 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202432
July 202422
June 202433
May 202418
April 202420
March 202424
February 202421
January 202427
December 202322
November 202329
October 202331
September 202324

A total of 159 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202417
July 202415
June 202417
May 202410
April 202410
March 202413
February 202410
January 202411
December 202313
November 202312
October 202316
September 202315

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
December 20234
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 158 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202419
July 202410
June 202421
May 202415
April 202415
March 202426
February 202423
January 20244
December 20238
November 20234
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 108 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202415
July 20248
June 202417
May 20246
April 202415
March 202411
February 20246
January 20245
December 20237
November 20239
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20237
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 197 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.42 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202416
July 202421
June 202417
May 202413
April 202416
March 202420
February 202414
January 202416
December 202322
November 20239
October 202316
September 202317

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PO9 1PG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total25
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order5
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary3
    Shoplifting1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Bus/Coach Station
    Total12
    Public order3
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Waterloo Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 5. Mavis Crescent
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Havant (Station)
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 7. Homewell
    Total6
    Public order3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. North Way
    Total5
    Public order3
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Park Road South
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Market Parade
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Possession of weapons1
  • 12. Park Way
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Park Road North
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Liberty Close
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. East Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 16. Fairfield Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 18. Bulbeck Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Union Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 20. West Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Solent Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Slindon Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Juniper Square
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Twittens Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Prince George Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1