SHEARER ROAD, PO1 5LS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO1 5LS

SHEARER ROAD, PO1 5LS, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 79 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.32 per 1,000 population. This PO1 5LS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PO1 postcode area, which has experienced 716 crimes and a crime rate of 22.19 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PO1 5LS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO1 5LS, encompassing approximately 3705 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (-24.39% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Other theft: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)

PO1 5LS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 15
  • Arnaud Close with total crimes: 4
  • Carnarvon Road with total crimes: 4

SHEARER ROAD, PO1 5LS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3121.32-24.39%
Shoplifting108.37-28.57%
Other theft92.7050.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.43-46.15%
Anti-social behaviour61.89-40.00%
Public order61.62-40.00%
Drugs51.6266.67%
Vehicle crime21.35-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4129.1532.26%
Shoplifting1411.06366.67%
Criminal damage and arson133.78333.33%
Public order103.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.70-28.57%
Other theft62.70-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.620.00%
Drugs30.810.00%
Robbery30.810.00%
Theft from the person20.810.00%
Other crime10.54-50.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3121.3234.78%
Anti-social behaviour148.37250.00%
Public order103.7866.67%
Other theft82.70166.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.16-70.00%
Drugs30.81200.00%
Shoplifting30.81-57.14%
Vehicle crime30.8150.00%
Possession of weapons20.81100.00%
Other crime20.54-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2316.46-48.89%
Criminal damage and arson106.2166.67%
Shoplifting72.700.00%
Public order61.89-14.29%
Other crime41.62100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.08100.00%
Other theft31.08-57.14%
Vehicle crime20.81-60.00%
Drugs10.54-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4524.0225.00%
Public order712.1440.00%
Other theft71.89250.00%
Shoplifting71.8916.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.890.00%
Vehicle crime51.6225.00%
Drugs41.350.00%
Burglary31.08200.00%
Other crime20.81100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.54-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3619.975.88%
Anti-social behaviour69.7250.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.62-45.45%
Shoplifting61.62-45.45%
Public order51.620.00%
Vehicle crime41.35-71.43%
Drugs41.08300.00%
Other theft21.08-66.67%
Burglary10.54-66.67%
Other crime10.27-50.00%
Robbery10.27-50.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.27-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3425.91-17.07%
Vehicle crime149.18250.00%
Criminal damage and arson113.7857.14%
Shoplifting112.9722.22%
Other theft62.9750.00%
Public order51.6225.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.3533.33%
Burglary31.08200.00%
Other crime20.810.00%
Possession of weapons20.54100.00%
Robbery20.540.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%
Drugs10.27-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4122.6720.59%
Shoplifting911.06-59.09%
Criminal damage and arson72.4375.00%
Drugs51.89400.00%
Other theft41.35-20.00%
Public order41.08-63.64%
Vehicle crime41.08100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.08-40.00%
Bicycle theft20.810.00%
Other crime20.54100.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Burglary10.27-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3424.296.25%
Shoplifting229.18120.00%
Public order115.9437.50%
Other theft52.97150.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.35-33.33%
Burglary31.080.00%
Vehicle crime20.81-50.00%
Robbery20.54100.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3218.35-23.81%
Shoplifting108.64-28.57%
Public order82.70-46.67%
Criminal damage and arson62.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.6266.67%
Vehicle crime41.35-42.86%
Other theft21.08100.00%
Robbery10.540.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4226.1827.27%
Public order1511.3366.67%
Shoplifting144.057.69%
Vehicle crime73.7840.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.89-14.29%
Other crime41.62300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.08-62.50%
Bicycle theft10.810.00%
Burglary10.27-80.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Other theft10.27-75.00%
Robbery10.27-50.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3325.37-35.29%
Shoplifting138.910.00%
Public order93.5112.50%
Anti-social behaviour82.43-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson72.160.00%
Burglary51.89400.00%
Drugs51.350.00%
Vehicle crime51.3525.00%
Other theft41.35-33.33%
Robbery21.08-33.33%
Other crime10.540.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5129.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour1313.760.00%
Shoplifting133.510.00%
Public order83.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.160.00%
Other theft61.890.00%
Vehicle crime41.620.00%
Robbery31.080.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 83 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 202410
May 202414
April 20244
March 20242
February 20246
January 20244
December 20233
November 20235
October 20235
September 20233
August 20238
July 202313

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20244
February 20244
January 20241
December 20235
November 20231
August 20235

A total of 93 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 202413
May 20243
April 202410
March 20246
February 20246
January 202411
December 20237
November 20234
October 20236
September 20236
August 20237
July 20237

A total of 63 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20246
May 20248
April 20243
March 20247
February 20242
January 20246
December 20234
November 20235
October 20232
September 20231
August 20234
July 20236

A total of 104 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 202410
May 202410
April 20246
March 20247
February 20245
January 20245
December 20234
November 202311
October 20238
September 202315
August 20239
July 20238

A total of 59 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20245
February 20244
January 202414
December 20234
November 20232
October 20234
September 20237
August 20235
July 20234

A total of 474 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 36.46 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202431
June 202441
May 202431
April 202423
March 202445
February 202436
January 202434
December 202341
November 202334
October 202332
September 202342
August 202333
July 202351

A total of 139 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.69 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 202414
May 20243
April 20247
March 20247
February 20246
January 202411
December 20239
November 202322
October 202310
September 202314
August 202313
July 202313

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
December 20232
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
September 20231
August 20235
July 20231

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231
August 20232
July 20233

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Shoplifting5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Arnaud Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
  • 3. Carnarvon Road
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Bettesworth Road
    Total4
    Shoplifting4
  • 5. Little George Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 6. Belmore Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Pink Road
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 9. Tennyson Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Supermarket
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Hampshire Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 12. Durban Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Hanway Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 14. Balliol Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Toronto Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Manor Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Avondale Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Daulston Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Ewart Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Byron Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Northgate Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 22. New Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Malta Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 24. Binsteed Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Little Arthur Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Harcourt Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Inverness Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 28. Kilmiston Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Shakespeare Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Fifth Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1