ARIEL ROAD, PO1 5EQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO1 5EQ

ARIEL ROAD, PO1 5EQ, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 109 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.19 per 1,000 population. This PO1 5EQ 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 5EQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO1 5EQ, encompassing approximately 7682 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (45) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PO1 5EQ 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
  • Trafalgar Place with total crimes: 6

ARIEL ROAD, PO1 5EQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4514.1980.00%
Criminal damage and arson105.8666.67%
Public order81.300.00%
Vehicle crime81.04100.00%
Burglary71.0440.00%
Other theft60.91-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.78-80.00%
Shoplifting50.65-16.67%
Possession of weapons30.6550.00%
Other crime30.390.00%
Bicycle theft30.39-40.00%
Drugs30.390.00%
Robbery20.390.00%
Theft from the person10.26-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2514.06257.14%
Violence and sexual offences253.25-59.68%
Other theft123.2550.00%
Public order81.56-38.46%
Shoplifting61.0420.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.78-40.00%
Bicycle theft50.78150.00%
Burglary50.65400.00%
Vehicle crime40.650.00%
Drugs30.5250.00%
Other crime30.39-50.00%
Robbery20.39100.00%
Possession of weapons20.26100.00%
Theft from the person20.260.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6215.8824.00%
Public order138.0730.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.69100.00%
Other theft81.3033.33%
Anti-social behaviour71.04-63.16%
Other crime60.9150.00%
Shoplifting50.78-44.44%
Vehicle crime40.65100.00%
Bicycle theft20.520.00%
Drugs20.26-60.00%
Robbery10.26-66.67%
Burglary10.13-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.13-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5016.01-5.66%
Anti-social behaviour196.5118.75%
Public order102.47-23.08%
Shoplifting91.300.00%
Other theft61.17-25.00%
Drugs50.78-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson50.65-44.44%
Burglary40.6533.33%
Other crime40.52-20.00%
Robbery30.52200.00%
Bicycle theft20.390.00%
Possession of weapons20.260.00%
Vehicle crime20.26-33.33%
Theft from the person20.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5315.4943.24%
Anti-social behaviour166.9033.33%
Public order132.08-27.78%
Criminal damage and arson91.6928.57%
Other theft81.1733.33%
Drugs61.0420.00%
Other crime50.78150.00%
Burglary30.65-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.39-62.50%
Bicycle theft20.390.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3714.32-30.19%
Public order184.8280.00%
Anti-social behaviour122.3450.00%
Vehicle crime81.56300.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.0440.00%
Other theft60.91-33.33%
Possession of weapons60.780.00%
Drugs50.780.00%
Burglary40.65100.00%
Other crime20.520.00%
Shoplifting20.26-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.26-33.33%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5314.066.00%
Public order106.9066.67%
Other theft91.30-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.17-20.00%
Shoplifting61.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.78-16.67%
Drugs50.65400.00%
Robbery30.650.00%
Bicycle theft30.39200.00%
Vehicle crime20.39-50.00%
Burglary20.26100.00%
Other crime20.260.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5012.370.00%
Other theft106.5142.86%
Anti-social behaviour101.3066.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.30-53.85%
Public order60.78-53.85%
Shoplifting60.7850.00%
Vehicle crime40.78-60.00%
Drugs10.52-87.50%
Bicycle theft10.13-83.33%
Burglary10.13-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5016.1419.05%
Criminal damage and arson136.51116.67%
Public order131.6944.44%
Vehicle crime101.69400.00%
Drugs81.3060.00%
Other theft71.0416.67%
Anti-social behaviour60.91-53.85%
Bicycle theft60.7820.00%
Shoplifting40.780.00%
Robbery30.520.00%
Other crime20.390.00%
Burglary20.26100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4211.98-2.33%
Anti-social behaviour135.47550.00%
Public order91.69-10.00%
Other theft61.17100.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.780.00%
Drugs50.78-28.57%
Bicycle theft50.650.00%
Theft from the person30.650.00%
Vehicle crime20.39-60.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4311.190.00%
Public order105.600.00%
Drugs71.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.910.00%
Vehicle crime50.780.00%
Bicycle theft50.650.00%
Other theft30.650.00%
Robbery20.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Burglary10.130.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 510 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 46.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202425
July 202462
June 202450
May 202453
April 202437
March 202453
February 202450
January 202450
December 202342
November 202343

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20246
November 20231

A total of 123 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202425
July 20247
June 202419
May 202416
April 202412
March 20248
February 202410
January 20246
December 202313
November 20232

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20246
June 20244
May 20245
April 20242
March 20242
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 118 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
July 202413
June 202410
May 202413
April 202418
March 202410
February 20246
January 202413
December 20239
November 202310

A total of 81 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202412
July 20248
June 20246
May 20248
April 20246
March 20249
February 202410
January 20247
December 20236
November 20233

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20248
March 20242
February 20244
January 202410
December 20232
November 20235

A total of 36 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20246
December 20235
November 20235

A total of 43 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20245
June 20249
April 20242
March 20246
February 20246
January 20244

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 83 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.55 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
July 202410
June 20245
May 20249
April 20247
March 20245
February 20246
January 202413
December 20236
November 20236

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 50 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20245
May 20246
April 20245
March 20245
February 20241
January 20248
December 20235
November 20237

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
April 20241
December 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PO1 5EQ 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. Trafalgar Place
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Wimpole Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences6
  • 5. Clifton Street
    Total5
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Forton Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Little Coburg Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Vivash Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Sandringham Road
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Somers Road North
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Byerley Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Guildford Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 13. Sheffield Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Clive Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Glidden Close
    Total3
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Northumberland Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 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. Arundel Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 22. Berkshire Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 23. Orchard Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 24. Proctor Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Renny Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 26. Penhale Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Newcome Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Liverpool Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Lincoln Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Purbrook Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1