SAMUEL ROAD, PO1 5QB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO1 5QB

SAMUEL ROAD, PO1 5QB, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 95 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.28 per 1,000 population. This PO1 5QB 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 5QB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO1 5QB, encompassing approximately 7737 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (52.17% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (12) incidents (300.00% increase)

PO1 5QB 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
  • Bowler Court with total crimes: 6

SAMUEL ROAD, PO1 5QB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3512.2852.17%
Anti-social behaviour154.5225.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.94300.00%
Public order71.5540.00%
Vehicle crime60.90200.00%
Burglary50.7825.00%
Drugs50.6525.00%
Possession of weapons40.650.00%
Bicycle theft20.52-33.33%
Other theft20.26-75.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Robbery10.130.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences238.66-61.67%
Anti-social behaviour122.97200.00%
Other theft81.5560.00%
Public order51.03-50.00%
Drugs40.65-33.33%
Burglary40.52-20.00%
Bicycle theft30.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.39-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.39100.00%
Other crime10.26-80.00%
Shoplifting10.130.00%
Robbery10.130.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6013.83114.29%
Public order107.75233.33%
Criminal damage and arson91.2980.00%
Drugs61.1650.00%
Other theft50.78-37.50%
Other crime50.6566.67%
Burglary50.65400.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.65-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.13-66.67%
Robbery10.130.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences288.27-30.00%
Other theft83.62700.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.03-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.78-28.57%
Drugs40.65300.00%
Public order30.52-62.50%
Vehicle crime30.390.00%
Other crime30.3950.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%
Burglary10.130.00%
Robbery10.13-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4010.08-6.98%
Anti-social behaviour125.17500.00%
Public order81.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.030.00%
Vehicle crime30.90-25.00%
Robbery30.390.00%
Other crime20.390.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Other theft10.13-50.00%
Drugs10.130.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4310.08-14.00%
Public order85.5633.33%
Criminal damage and arson71.0375.00%
Possession of weapons50.90400.00%
Vehicle crime40.65300.00%
Burglary30.5250.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.39-60.00%
Other theft20.26-60.00%
Other crime20.26100.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Drugs10.13-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5010.344.17%
Public order66.46-14.29%
Other theft50.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.65-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.65-42.86%
Drugs30.52200.00%
Burglary20.39-33.33%
Robbery10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%
Vehicle crime10.13-50.00%
Other crime10.130.00%
Possession of weapons10.13-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4810.606.67%
Criminal damage and arson76.20-36.36%
Public order70.9075.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.900.00%
Other theft50.7866.67%
Burglary30.65200.00%
Possession of weapons20.390.00%
Vehicle crime20.26-84.62%
Drugs10.26-83.33%
Other crime10.130.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4511.769.76%
Vehicle crime135.82225.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.68120.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.42-25.00%
Drugs60.7850.00%
Public order40.78-33.33%
Other theft30.52-62.50%
Burglary10.39-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%
Shoplifting10.130.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4110.73-16.33%
Anti-social behaviour85.3014.29%
Other theft81.0333.33%
Public order61.03-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson50.7825.00%
Vehicle crime40.65-33.33%
Drugs40.52300.00%
Burglary40.520.00%
Other crime20.52100.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4912.6611.36%
Public order146.33100.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.81-46.15%
Other theft60.9050.00%
Vehicle crime60.78100.00%
Burglary40.7833.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.52-55.56%
Shoplifting30.520.00%
Robbery20.390.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Drugs10.13-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4411.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour135.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.680.00%
Public order71.160.00%
Other theft40.900.00%
Burglary30.520.00%
Vehicle crime30.390.00%
Robbery20.390.00%
Drugs20.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20245
June 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20234
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 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 202413
December 20234
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 506 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202423
July 202460
June 202428
May 202440
April 202443
March 202450
February 202448
January 202445
December 202341
November 202349
October 202344

A total of 83 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20243
July 20249
June 20245
May 20247
April 20247
March 20244
February 20247
January 202411
December 20235
November 20234
October 20239

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
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 96 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202412
July 20244
June 20246
May 202412
April 20242
March 20245
February 20246
January 20246
December 20238
November 20237
October 202313

A total of 85 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 202410
June 20243
May 20248
April 20248
March 20246
February 20247
January 20244
December 20236
November 202314
October 20237

A total of 38 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20246
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20246
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 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
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 57 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
July 20245
June 20248
May 20241
April 20242
March 20245
February 20245
January 20243
December 20238
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 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 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20233

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PO1 5QB 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. Bowler Court
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 4. Trafalgar Place
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. Forton Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Manor Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Sandringham Road
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Moorland Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Cranleigh Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Whitcombe Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 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. Shearer Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. St Marys Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Clarkes Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 18. Illustrious Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 19. Alver Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Olinda Street
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 21. Hampshire Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Fifth Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 23. Beecham Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 24. Lime Tree View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Andrew Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Guardians Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Proctor Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Renny Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 29. Penhale Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Newcome Road
    Total1
    Other theft1