GUILDFORD ROAD, PO1 5HX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO1 5HX

GUILDFORD ROAD, PO1 5HX, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 111 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.90 per 1,000 population. This PO1 5HX 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 5HX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO1 5HX, encompassing approximately 9328 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (48) incidents (45.45% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (13) incidents (160.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-36.84% decrease)

PO1 5HX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Woodland Street with total crimes: 11
  • Bill Sargent Crescent with total crimes: 7
  • Trafalgar Place with total crimes: 6

GUILDFORD ROAD, PO1 5HX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4811.9045.45%
Criminal damage and arson135.15160.00%
Anti-social behaviour121.39-36.84%
Vehicle crime81.29100.00%
Public order70.8640.00%
Burglary60.7550.00%
Drugs50.640.00%
Possession of weapons40.540.00%
Other theft30.43-75.00%
Bicycle theft20.32-33.33%
Other crime10.21-66.67%
Robbery10.110.00%
Shoplifting10.11-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3310.29-42.11%
Anti-social behaviour193.54280.00%
Other theft122.04140.00%
Public order51.29-44.44%
Drugs50.5425.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.54-54.55%
Vehicle crime40.54100.00%
Burglary40.4333.33%
Other crime30.43-57.14%
Bicycle theft30.320.00%
Shoplifting20.32100.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5711.3639.02%
Criminal damage and arson116.1183.33%
Public order91.1812.50%
Other crime70.9675.00%
Other theft50.75-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour50.54-50.00%
Drugs40.5433.33%
Burglary30.43200.00%
Vehicle crime20.32-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Shoplifting10.110.00%
Robbery10.11-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences419.43-24.07%
Anti-social behaviour104.40-28.57%
Public order81.07-11.11%
Other theft70.86250.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.75-25.00%
Other crime40.640.00%
Vehicle crime30.43-25.00%
Drugs30.3250.00%
Robbery20.320.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%
Burglary10.110.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5410.8314.89%
Anti-social behaviour145.79133.33%
Public order91.50-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson80.9614.29%
Vehicle crime40.86-33.33%
Other crime40.43100.00%
Robbery20.430.00%
Other theft20.21-60.00%
Drugs20.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Burglary10.11-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4710.51-28.79%
Public order135.04333.33%
Criminal damage and arson71.3975.00%
Vehicle crime60.75500.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.6420.00%
Possession of weapons50.64400.00%
Other theft50.540.00%
Burglary40.54100.00%
Drugs20.43-33.33%
Other crime20.21100.00%
Shoplifting10.21-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6610.2924.53%
Other theft57.0825.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.54-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.54-60.00%
Drugs30.4350.00%
Shoplifting30.320.00%
Public order30.32-57.14%
Burglary20.32100.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%
Vehicle crime10.11-66.67%
Other crime10.110.00%
Possession of weapons10.11-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences539.86-5.36%
Criminal damage and arson105.68-16.67%
Public order71.07-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour60.75-45.45%
Other theft40.6433.33%
Vehicle crime30.43-80.00%
Shoplifting30.320.00%
Possession of weapons20.320.00%
Drugs20.21-66.67%
Other crime10.210.00%
Burglary10.110.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5612.5419.15%
Vehicle crime156.00400.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.6171.43%
Anti-social behaviour111.2957.14%
Public order81.1814.29%
Drugs60.8620.00%
Other theft30.64-50.00%
Robbery30.320.00%
Shoplifting30.320.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences479.54-9.62%
Criminal damage and arson75.04250.00%
Anti-social behaviour70.7516.67%
Public order70.75-56.25%
Other theft60.75100.00%
Drugs50.6466.67%
Vehicle crime30.54-62.50%
Burglary30.32-25.00%
Theft from the person20.320.00%
Other crime20.21100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5210.830.00%
Public order165.5733.33%
Vehicle crime81.72166.67%
Anti-social behaviour60.86-53.85%
Burglary40.64100.00%
Shoplifting30.4350.00%
Other theft30.32-25.00%
Drugs30.3250.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.32-80.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Robbery10.110.00%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%
Possession of weapons10.11-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5211.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour135.570.00%
Public order121.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.290.00%
Other theft41.070.00%
Vehicle crime30.430.00%
Burglary20.320.00%
Possession of weapons20.210.00%
Shoplifting20.210.00%
Drugs20.210.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Robbery10.110.00%
Other crime10.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 104 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 20249
June 20248
May 20249
April 202413
March 20243
February 20247
January 20248
December 20237
November 202316
October 202312

A total of 606 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 50.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
August 202433
July 202457
June 202441
May 202454
April 202447
March 202466
February 202453
January 202456
December 202347
November 202352
October 202352

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 60 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20246
March 20241
February 20243
January 202415
December 20233
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 95 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20245
July 202411
June 20246
May 20248
April 20247
March 20244
February 202410
January 202412
December 20237
November 20232
October 202310

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 20241
April 20245
March 20241
February 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 114 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202419
July 20245
June 202410
May 202414
April 20246
March 20245
February 20246
January 202411
December 20237
November 20236
October 202313

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20247
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 59 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202412
July 20245
June 20247
May 20242
April 20245
March 20245
February 20244
January 20243
December 20236
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 42 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Woodland Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 2. Bill Sargent Crescent
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Manor Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Sandringham Road
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Moorland Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Nutfield Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 12. Cranleigh Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Byerley Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Guildford Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 15. Sheffield Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Clive Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Shearer Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. St Marys Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Clarkes Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 20. Parking Area
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Garnier Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Alver Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Olinda Street
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 24. Hampshire Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 25. Fifth Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 26. Beecham Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 27. Andrew Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Guardians Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Proctor Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Renny Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1