PO1 5JY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO1 5JY

PO1 5JY, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 168 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 28.00 per 1,000 population. This PO1 5JY 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 5JY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO1 5JY, encompassing approximately 6000 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (50) incidents (-19.35% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (25) incidents (31.58% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (23.53% increase)

PO1 5JY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bettesworth Road with total crimes: 20
  • Sultan Road with total crimes: 14
  • Woodland Street with total crimes: 11

PO1 5JY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5028.00-19.35%
Shoplifting258.3331.58%
Anti-social behaviour214.1723.53%
Criminal damage and arson213.50250.00%
Public order103.50-41.18%
Drugs81.67700.00%
Vehicle crime81.33700.00%
Bicycle theft61.33200.00%
Other theft61.0020.00%
Possession of weapons51.000.00%
Burglary40.83-33.33%
Robbery20.67100.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Other crime10.17-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6224.17-1.59%
Shoplifting1910.3390.00%
Anti-social behaviour173.1770.00%
Public order172.8330.77%
Criminal damage and arson62.83-57.14%
Burglary61.00500.00%
Possession of weapons51.000.00%
Other theft50.83-16.67%
Other crime20.830.00%
Bicycle theft20.33100.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.17-66.67%
Drugs10.17-80.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6321.5028.57%
Criminal damage and arson1410.50-6.67%
Public order132.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.17-16.67%
Shoplifting101.67-28.57%
Other theft61.67-57.14%
Drugs51.0066.67%
Vehicle crime30.830.00%
Other crime20.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Robbery10.17-80.00%
Burglary10.17-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4922.67-28.99%
Criminal damage and arson158.1766.67%
Other theft142.5075.00%
Shoplifting142.33366.67%
Public order132.33-31.58%
Anti-social behaviour122.17-57.14%
Robbery52.00400.00%
Vehicle crime30.830.00%
Burglary30.5050.00%
Drugs30.5050.00%
Theft from the person20.500.00%
Other crime20.33-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6924.8325.45%
Anti-social behaviour2811.50300.00%
Public order194.6772.73%
Criminal damage and arson93.17-43.75%
Other theft81.50100.00%
Other crime41.330.00%
Shoplifting30.67-57.14%
Vehicle crime30.50-50.00%
Burglary20.50100.00%
Drugs20.33-50.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.17-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5519.67-23.61%
Criminal damage and arson169.1745.45%
Public order112.6757.14%
Anti-social behaviour71.830.00%
Shoplifting71.170.00%
Vehicle crime61.1750.00%
Drugs41.00-20.00%
Other crime40.6733.33%
Other theft40.67-20.00%
Possession of weapons20.67-33.33%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Burglary10.17-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7221.17-8.86%
Criminal damage and arson1112.0022.22%
Anti-social behaviour71.83-12.50%
Public order71.17-41.67%
Shoplifting71.170.00%
Drugs51.170.00%
Other theft50.830.00%
Vehicle crime40.830.00%
Burglary30.67-25.00%
Possession of weapons30.500.00%
Other crime30.5050.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7923.3321.54%
Public order1213.17100.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.00-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour81.5033.33%
Shoplifting71.33-41.67%
Other theft51.17-44.44%
Drugs50.8325.00%
Burglary40.83-33.33%
Vehicle crime40.67-73.33%
Possession of weapons30.670.00%
Other crime20.50100.00%
Robbery10.33-50.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6523.833.17%
Vehicle crime1510.83200.00%
Criminal damage and arson142.5075.00%
Shoplifting122.3320.00%
Other theft92.0012.50%
Anti-social behaviour61.50-14.29%
Public order61.000.00%
Burglary61.00100.00%
Drugs41.00-33.33%
Possession of weapons30.6750.00%
Robbery20.500.00%
Other crime10.33-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6320.33-7.35%
Shoplifting1010.50-58.33%
Criminal damage and arson81.67-20.00%
Other theft81.33300.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.33-30.00%
Drugs61.1750.00%
Public order61.00-62.50%
Vehicle crime51.00-16.67%
Burglary30.83-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.50100.00%
Other crime20.33100.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6825.0028.30%
Shoplifting2411.33118.18%
Public order164.0014.29%
Anti-social behaviour102.67-41.18%
Criminal damage and arson101.67-16.67%
Vehicle crime61.67-25.00%
Burglary51.000.00%
Drugs40.83-33.33%
Other theft20.67-33.33%
Robbery20.33100.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Other crime10.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5322.00-26.39%
Anti-social behaviour178.8330.77%
Public order142.83-26.32%
Criminal damage and arson122.330.00%
Shoplifting112.00-26.67%
Vehicle crime81.8333.33%
Drugs61.33100.00%
Burglary51.0025.00%
Other theft30.83200.00%
Possession of weapons10.50-85.71%
Robbery10.17-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7226.660.00%
Public order1912.000.00%
Shoplifting153.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour132.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson122.170.00%
Possession of weapons72.000.00%
Vehicle crime61.170.00%
Burglary41.000.00%
Other crime40.670.00%
Drugs30.670.00%
Robbery20.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Other theft10.170.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20244
January 20246
December 20233
November 20235
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 56 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
July 20245
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20245
February 20245
January 20244
December 20236
November 20234
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 33 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20237

A total of 820 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 63.08 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 79 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202450
August 202462
July 202463
June 202449
May 202469
April 202455
March 202472
February 202479
January 202465
December 202363
November 202368
October 202353
September 202372

A total of 163 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.54 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202417
July 202410
June 202412
May 202428
April 20247
March 20247
February 20248
January 20246
December 20237
November 202310
October 202317
September 202313

A total of 157 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 20246
July 202414
June 202415
May 20249
April 202416
March 202411
February 20249
January 202414
December 20238
November 202310
October 202312
September 202312

A total of 163 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.54 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202417
July 202413
June 202413
May 202419
April 202411
March 20247
February 202412
January 20246
December 20236
November 202316
October 202314
September 202319

A total of 72 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20246
March 20244
February 20244
January 202415
December 20235
November 20236
October 20238
September 20236

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20245
May 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 76 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20246
June 202414
May 20248
April 20244
March 20245
February 20245
January 20249
December 20238
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 164 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202419
July 202410
June 202414
May 20243
April 20247
March 20247
February 20247
January 202412
December 202310
November 202324
October 202311
September 202315

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Bettesworth Road
    Total20
    Shoplifting13
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Sultan Road
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Bicycle theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Woodland Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 4. Westminster Place
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Watts Road
    Total8
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting6
    Public order1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Drugs1
    Bicycle theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. Bill Sargent Crescent
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Wingfield Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 10. Arnaud Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Harcourt Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 12. Kilmiston Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Forton Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 14. B2152
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Manor Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Moorland Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 17. Nutfield Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 18. Mayo Close
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Northbrook Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 20. Maitland Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Winchester Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Little George Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 23. Cranleigh Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Durban Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Seymour Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 26. Inverness Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 27. Shearer Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Olinda Street
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 29. Duke Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1