NEWCOME ROAD, PO1 5DX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO1 5DX

NEWCOME ROAD, PO1 5DX, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 95 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.38 per 1,000 population. This PO1 5DX 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 5DX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO1 5DX, encompassing approximately 7672 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (54.55% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-38.10% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)

PO1 5DX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Woodland Street with total crimes: 11
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 7
  • Trafalgar Place with total crimes: 6

NEWCOME ROAD, PO1 5DX 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3412.3854.55%
Anti-social behaviour134.43-38.10%
Criminal damage and arson91.69125.00%
Public order71.170.00%
Other theft50.91-44.44%
Vehicle crime50.6566.67%
Shoplifting50.650.00%
Bicycle theft40.65-20.00%
Drugs40.520.00%
Burglary40.52-20.00%
Possession of weapons30.52200.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Robbery10.130.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.73-54.17%
Anti-social behaviour212.87200.00%
Other theft92.7450.00%
Public order71.17-36.36%
Bicycle theft50.9166.67%
Burglary50.6525.00%
Shoplifting50.65-28.57%
Drugs40.6533.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.52-63.64%
Vehicle crime30.5250.00%
Theft from the person20.390.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Other crime10.13-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4814.2145.45%
Criminal damage and arson116.26175.00%
Public order111.43175.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.43-41.67%
Shoplifting70.910.00%
Other theft60.91-14.29%
Other crime50.7866.67%
Burglary40.65300.00%
Bicycle theft30.5250.00%
Drugs30.39-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.39-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Robbery10.130.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3310.69-29.79%
Anti-social behaviour124.300.00%
Other theft71.5616.67%
Shoplifting70.910.00%
Public order40.91-63.64%
Drugs40.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.52-60.00%
Vehicle crime30.520.00%
Other crime30.3950.00%
Bicycle theft20.390.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Robbery10.13-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4713.2927.03%
Anti-social behaviour126.13200.00%
Public order111.56-31.25%
Criminal damage and arson101.43100.00%
Other theft61.30200.00%
Drugs40.78300.00%
Robbery30.520.00%
Vehicle crime30.39-25.00%
Other crime20.390.00%
Bicycle theft20.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Burglary10.13-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3711.21-35.09%
Public order164.82166.67%
Possession of weapons52.09400.00%
Shoplifting50.6566.67%
Criminal damage and arson50.6525.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.6533.33%
Vehicle crime40.52100.00%
Burglary30.5250.00%
Other theft20.39-50.00%
Other crime20.26100.00%
Bicycle theft20.26-33.33%
Drugs10.26-80.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5712.1221.28%
Public order67.430.00%
Drugs50.780.00%
Other theft40.65-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.52-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.52-57.14%
Bicycle theft30.39200.00%
Shoplifting30.39-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.39-33.33%
Robbery20.260.00%
Burglary20.26100.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4710.95-11.32%
Anti-social behaviour76.13-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson60.91-53.85%
Public order60.78-33.33%
Shoplifting60.780.00%
Other theft50.78-37.50%
Vehicle crime30.65-72.73%
Burglary10.390.00%
Other crime10.130.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%
Bicycle theft10.13-85.71%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5316.0343.24%
Criminal damage and arson136.9185.71%
Vehicle crime111.69266.67%
Public order91.43-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.17-20.00%
Other theft81.040.00%
Bicycle theft71.0475.00%
Shoplifting60.910.00%
Drugs60.7850.00%
Robbery20.780.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3711.47-24.49%
Anti-social behaviour104.8266.67%
Public order101.30-9.09%
Other theft81.30100.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.04250.00%
Burglary40.91100.00%
Bicycle theft40.52-20.00%
Drugs40.52-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.52-40.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4912.516.52%
Public order116.3937.50%
Anti-social behaviour61.43-57.14%
Vehicle crime50.7825.00%
Drugs50.65150.00%
Bicycle theft50.65150.00%
Shoplifting50.6566.67%
Other theft40.6533.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.52-80.00%
Burglary20.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Robbery10.13-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4612.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour146.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.820.00%
Public order81.300.00%
Vehicle crime41.040.00%
Other theft30.520.00%
Shoplifting30.390.00%
Theft from the person20.390.00%
Robbery20.260.00%
Burglary20.260.00%
Drugs20.260.00%
Bicycle theft20.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20247
December 20234
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 510 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202422
July 202448
June 202433
May 202447
April 202437
March 202457
February 202447
January 202453
December 202337
November 202349
October 202346

A total of 117 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202421
July 20247
June 202412
May 202412
April 20244
March 20243
February 20247
January 20248
December 202310
November 20236
October 202314

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20245
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 42 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 20241
March 20245
January 20246
December 20234
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 106 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 202411
June 20244
May 202411
April 202416
March 20246
February 20246
January 20249
December 202310
November 202311
October 20238

A total of 67 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 20246
June 20247
May 20246
April 20242
March 20244
February 20245
January 20248
December 20238
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 202411
December 20233
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 52 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20247
June 20247
April 20245
March 20243
February 20246
January 20246
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 85 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
July 202411
June 20244
May 202410
April 20245
March 20244
February 20246
January 202413
December 20237
November 20232
October 202310

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
December 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Woodland Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total7
    Bicycle theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Trafalgar Place
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Clifton Street
    Total5
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Forton Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Sandringham Road
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Moorland Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Whitcombe Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 9. Byerley Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Guildford Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 11. Sheffield Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Clive Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Dickinson Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. St Marys Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Clarkes Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 16. Illustrious Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 17. Parking Area
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Garnier Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Alver Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Olinda Street
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 21. Fifth Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 22. Lime Tree View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Andrew Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Guardians Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Proctor Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Renny Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 27. Penhale Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Newcome Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Liverpool Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Lincoln Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1