WALMER ROAD, PO1 5AS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO1 5AS

WALMER ROAD, PO1 5AS, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 92 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.39 per 1,000 population. This PO1 5AS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PO1 postcode area, which has experienced 678 crimes and a crime rate of 21.01 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PO1 5AS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO1 5AS, encompassing approximately 5001 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PO1 5AS area, explore the PO1 5AS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (6.25% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (-27.27% decrease)

PO1 5AS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cumberland Road with total crimes: 8
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 7
  • Vivash Road with total crimes: 4

WALMER ROAD, PO1 5AS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3418.396.25%
Criminal damage and arson96.8012.50%
Shoplifting81.80-27.27%
Burglary81.60166.67%
Vehicle crime61.6020.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.20-72.22%
Other theft51.00-61.54%
Other crime31.000.00%
Public order30.60-78.57%
Bicycle theft30.60-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.600.00%
Robbery20.400.00%
Drugs20.400.00%
Theft from the person20.40-33.33%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3224.19-40.74%
Anti-social behaviour186.4080.00%
Public order143.6016.67%
Other theft132.8030.00%
Shoplifting112.6010.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.20-11.11%
Vehicle crime51.6025.00%
Bicycle theft51.0025.00%
Burglary31.000.00%
Other crime30.60-25.00%
Theft from the person30.60200.00%
Robbery20.600.00%
Drugs20.400.00%
Possession of weapons20.400.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5424.9917.39%
Public order1210.8050.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.40-41.18%
Other theft102.0025.00%
Shoplifting102.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.0050.00%
Other crime41.800.00%
Vehicle crime40.80100.00%
Bicycle theft40.80100.00%
Burglary30.80-25.00%
Drugs20.60-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.40-33.33%
Theft from the person10.40-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4622.996.98%
Anti-social behaviour179.2041.67%
Shoplifting103.40400.00%
Other theft82.00-42.86%
Public order81.60-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson61.60-25.00%
Drugs51.20-16.67%
Burglary41.00300.00%
Possession of weapons30.800.00%
Bicycle theft20.600.00%
Robbery20.40100.00%
Theft from the person20.400.00%
Vehicle crime20.400.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4321.9948.28%
Public order148.60-6.67%
Other theft142.80133.33%
Anti-social behaviour122.80200.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.4033.33%
Drugs61.6020.00%
Other crime51.20150.00%
Vehicle crime21.00-77.78%
Bicycle theft20.400.00%
Shoplifting20.40-66.67%
Burglary10.40-75.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2918.99-44.23%
Public order155.8066.67%
Vehicle crime93.00200.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.80-14.29%
Other theft61.20-50.00%
Shoplifting61.20100.00%
Possession of weapons61.20500.00%
Drugs51.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.00-42.86%
Burglary40.80300.00%
Other crime20.80-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.40-66.67%
Theft from the person10.400.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5222.39-7.14%
Other theft1210.409.09%
Public order92.40-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson71.8040.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.40-30.00%
Bicycle theft61.40500.00%
Drugs51.20150.00%
Vehicle crime31.00-25.00%
Robbery30.600.00%
Shoplifting30.60-62.50%
Other crime30.60200.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5622.1936.59%
Public order1111.20-8.33%
Other theft112.20-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour102.20233.33%
Shoplifting82.0060.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.60-28.57%
Vehicle crime41.00-55.56%
Drugs20.80-66.67%
Other crime10.40-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Bicycle theft10.20-85.71%
Burglary10.20-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4122.392.50%
Other theft138.2044.44%
Public order122.6071.43%
Vehicle crime92.40350.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.80133.33%
Bicycle theft71.4016.67%
Drugs61.4050.00%
Shoplifting51.20400.00%
Other crime41.000.00%
Burglary40.8033.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.80-66.67%
Robbery10.600.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4017.1917.65%
Other theft98.0012.50%
Anti-social behaviour91.8080.00%
Public order71.80-12.50%
Bicycle theft61.4020.00%
Drugs41.20-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson30.8050.00%
Burglary30.6050.00%
Vehicle crime20.60-33.33%
Theft from the person20.400.00%
Shoplifting10.40-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3416.59-29.17%
Other theft86.8033.33%
Public order81.6033.33%
Drugs71.600.00%
Bicycle theft51.4066.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.00-58.33%
Shoplifting51.00150.00%
Vehicle crime31.00-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.60-77.78%
Possession of weapons20.400.00%
Burglary20.40-50.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4819.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour129.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.400.00%
Other theft61.800.00%
Public order61.200.00%
Vehicle crime51.200.00%
Burglary41.000.00%
Bicycle theft30.800.00%
Shoplifting20.600.00%
Theft from the person20.400.00%
Robbery10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 509 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.42 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202432
July 202454
June 202446
May 202443
April 202429
March 202452
February 202456
January 202441
December 202340
November 202334
October 202348

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
April 20246
March 20241
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 112 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202418
July 202410
June 202417
May 202412
April 20244
March 20247
February 202410
January 20243
December 20239
November 20235
October 202312

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244
May 20245
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20244
November 20231

A total of 119 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202414
July 202412
June 20248
May 202414
April 202415
March 20249
February 202411
January 202412
December 20237
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 115 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202413
July 202410
June 20248
May 202414
April 20246
March 202412
February 202411
January 202413
December 20239
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 54 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20249
March 20243
February 20244
January 20249
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 46 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20246
February 20241
January 20247
December 20236
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 71 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202411
July 202410
June 202410
May 20242
April 20246
March 20243
February 20248
January 20245
December 20231
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 79 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 20249
June 20246
May 20248
April 20246
March 20247
February 20245
January 20247
December 20233
November 20232
October 20239

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 46 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
December 20232
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PO1 5AS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Cumberland Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total7
    Bicycle theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Vivash Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Sandringham Road
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Somers Road North
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Eton Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Byerley Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Guildford Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 9. Sheffield Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Clive Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Northumberland Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 12. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Vehicle crime1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Dickinson Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Garnier Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Berkshire Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 16. Jessie Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Percy Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Cleveland Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Telephone Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Orchard Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 21. Supermarket
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Proctor Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Renny Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 24. Penhale Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Newcome Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Liverpool Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Lincoln Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Purbrook Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Cornwall Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Thorncroft Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1