PO5 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO5

PO5, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 471 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.85 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this PO5 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around PO5, encompassing approximately 27947 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (190) incidents (2.15% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (51) incidents (-1.92% decrease)
  • Public order: (48) incidents (-5.88% decrease)

PO5 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 19
  • Richmond Place with total crimes: 18
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 16

PO5 Crime Map

Postcodes in PO5

The postcode district are associated with the PO5, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The PO5 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 190 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences19016.852.15%
Anti-social behaviour516.80-1.92%
Public order481.82-5.88%
Shoplifting421.72100.00%
Criminal damage and arson331.50-2.94%
Drugs261.1823.81%
Other theft250.934.17%
Burglary110.8922.22%
Theft from the person100.39150.00%
Robbery80.36-11.11%
Possession of weapons80.2960.00%
Vehicle crime80.29-52.94%
Bicycle theft60.2920.00%
Other crime50.2166.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 186 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences18615.7826.53%
Anti-social behaviour526.6648.57%
Public order511.8637.84%
Criminal damage and arson341.8221.43%
Other theft241.2271.43%
Drugs210.8631.25%
Shoplifting210.75-36.36%
Vehicle crime170.7521.43%
Robbery90.61350.00%
Burglary90.32-18.18%
Bicycle theft50.320.00%
Possession of weapons50.18-44.44%
Theft from the person40.18100.00%
Other crime30.140.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 147 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences14712.56-16.00%
Public order375.2612.12%
Anti-social behaviour351.322.94%
Shoplifting331.25-19.51%
Criminal damage and arson281.18-12.50%
Drugs161.00-33.33%
Vehicle crime140.570.00%
Other theft140.50-33.33%
Burglary110.5022.22%
Possession of weapons90.3912.50%
Other crime30.32-70.00%
Robbery20.11-33.33%
Theft from the person20.07-33.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 175 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences17514.7842.28%
Shoplifting416.2657.69%
Anti-social behaviour341.4717.24%
Public order331.2232.00%
Criminal damage and arson321.1814.29%
Drugs241.1520.00%
Other theft210.8675.00%
Vehicle crime140.7516.67%
Other crime100.50150.00%
Burglary90.36-30.77%
Possession of weapons80.320.00%
Bicycle theft60.29100.00%
Robbery30.21200.00%
Theft from the person30.1150.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 123 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12310.95-15.17%
Anti-social behaviour294.40-17.14%
Criminal damage and arson281.04-9.68%
Shoplifting261.00-31.58%
Public order250.93-10.71%
Drugs200.8966.67%
Burglary130.72225.00%
Other theft120.47-57.14%
Vehicle crime120.43-20.00%
Possession of weapons80.4360.00%
Other crime40.29-20.00%
Bicycle theft30.14-50.00%
Theft from the person20.11-33.33%
Robbery10.07-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 145 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences14512.7736.79%
Shoplifting385.1931.03%
Anti-social behaviour351.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson311.2540.91%
Other theft281.1116.67%
Public order281.00-6.67%
Vehicle crime151.000.00%
Drugs120.540.00%
Bicycle theft60.430.00%
Other crime50.2125.00%
Possession of weapons50.18-28.57%
Burglary40.18-33.33%
Theft from the person30.140.00%
Robbery20.11100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 106 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10610.41-27.89%
Anti-social behaviour353.7975.00%
Public order301.2530.43%
Shoplifting291.07-44.23%
Other theft241.049.09%
Criminal damage and arson220.864.76%
Vehicle crime150.790.00%
Drugs120.54140.00%
Possession of weapons70.4375.00%
Burglary60.25-50.00%
Other crime40.2133.33%
Robbery10.14-83.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 147 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences14712.063.52%
Shoplifting525.2662.50%
Public order231.86-23.33%
Other theft220.8246.67%
Criminal damage and arson210.79-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour200.75-13.04%
Vehicle crime150.720.00%
Burglary120.54-25.00%
Robbery60.430.00%
Drugs50.21-54.55%
Bicycle theft40.18300.00%
Possession of weapons40.14-20.00%
Other crime30.1450.00%
Theft from the person30.11-25.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 142 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences14211.6614.52%
Shoplifting325.0839.13%
Public order301.1542.86%
Criminal damage and arson241.074.35%
Anti-social behaviour230.86-8.00%
Burglary160.8223.08%
Other theft150.57-21.05%
Vehicle crime150.54-54.55%
Drugs110.540.00%
Robbery60.39200.00%
Possession of weapons50.210.00%
Theft from the person40.1833.33%
Other crime20.140.00%
Bicycle theft10.07-88.89%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 124 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12411.20-2.36%
Vehicle crime334.4413.79%
Anti-social behaviour251.18-19.35%
Criminal damage and arson230.89-8.00%
Shoplifting230.82-41.03%
Public order210.82-32.26%
Other theft190.7518.75%
Burglary130.6862.50%
Drugs110.470.00%
Bicycle theft90.39-18.18%
Possession of weapons50.3225.00%
Theft from the person30.180.00%
Robbery20.11-66.67%
Other crime20.070.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 127 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12712.273.25%
Shoplifting394.5456.00%
Public order311.40-18.42%
Anti-social behaviour311.11-31.11%
Vehicle crime291.1126.09%
Criminal damage and arson251.04-16.67%
Other theft160.8933.33%
Drugs110.5710.00%
Bicycle theft110.39450.00%
Burglary80.39-33.33%
Robbery60.2950.00%
Possession of weapons40.21-55.56%
Theft from the person30.14-50.00%
Other crime20.11100.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 123 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12312.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour454.400.00%
Public order381.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson301.360.00%
Shoplifting251.070.00%
Vehicle crime230.890.00%
Burglary120.820.00%
Other theft120.430.00%
Drugs100.430.00%
Possession of weapons90.360.00%
Theft from the person60.320.00%
Robbery40.210.00%
Bicycle theft20.140.00%
Other crime10.070.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20249
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20246
December 20236
November 20232
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 1735 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 144.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 190 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024190
July 2024186
June 2024147
May 2024175
April 2024123
March 2024145
February 2024106
January 2024147
December 2023142
November 2023124
October 2023127
September 2023123

A total of 331 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202433
July 202434
June 202428
May 202432
April 202428
March 202431
February 202422
January 202421
December 202324
November 202323
October 202325
September 202330

A total of 232 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202425
July 202424
June 202414
May 202421
April 202412
March 202428
February 202424
January 202422
December 202315
November 202319
October 202316
September 202312

A total of 77 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 415 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202451
July 202452
June 202435
May 202434
April 202429
March 202435
February 202435
January 202420
December 202323
November 202325
October 202331
September 202345

A total of 395 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202448
July 202451
June 202437
May 202433
April 202425
March 202428
February 202430
January 202423
December 202330
November 202321
October 202331
September 202338

A total of 179 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202426
July 202421
June 202416
May 202424
April 202420
March 202412
February 202412
January 20245
December 202311
November 202311
October 202311
September 202310

A total of 210 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 202417
June 202414
May 202414
April 202412
March 202415
February 202415
January 202415
December 202315
November 202333
October 202329
September 202323

A total of 124 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 20249
June 202411
May 20249
April 202413
March 20244
February 20246
January 202412
December 202316
November 202313
October 20238
September 202312

A total of 53 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.30 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20245
May 20246
April 20243
March 20246
January 20244
December 20231
November 20239
October 202311
September 20232

A total of 401 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.42 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202442
July 202421
June 202433
May 202441
April 202426
March 202438
February 202429
January 202452
December 202332
November 202323
October 202339
September 202325

A total of 43 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 44 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
June 20243
May 202410
April 20244
March 20245
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PO5 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total19
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Richmond Place
    Total18
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Park/Open Space
    Total16
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Palmerston Road
    Total16
    Shoplifting8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total15
    Shoplifting10
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Stafford Road
    Total14
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Quinton Close
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Henrietta Place
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Elm Grove
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Park Street
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
  • 12. Belmont Place
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Wish Place
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 14. Tonbridge Street
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 15. Outram Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. B2154
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 17. Elm Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Warwick Crescent
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other crime1
  • 19. Worcester Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 20. Florence Road
    Total7
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 21. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total7
    Other theft4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. St Ursula Grove
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 23. Somerville Court
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Milverton Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Beach Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 27. Ashby Place
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 28. B2151
    Total6
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 29. Ockendon Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 30. Eldon Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1