ERNEST ROAD, PO1 5RB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO1 5RB

ERNEST ROAD, PO1 5RB, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 125 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 29.78 per 1,000 population. This PO1 5RB 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 5RB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO1 5RB, encompassing approximately 4197 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (-15.22% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (25) incidents (31.58% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (38.46% increase)

PO1 5RB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bettesworth Road with total crimes: 20
  • Woodland Street with total crimes: 11
  • Westminster Place with total crimes: 9

ERNEST ROAD, PO1 5RB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3929.78-15.22%
Shoplifting259.2931.58%
Anti-social behaviour185.9638.46%
Criminal damage and arson104.29100.00%
Public order62.38-40.00%
Drugs61.430.00%
Bicycle theft51.43400.00%
Vehicle crime51.19400.00%
Other theft41.19100.00%
Possession of weapons30.9550.00%
Burglary20.71-33.33%
Other crime10.48-50.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4625.0217.95%
Shoplifting1910.9690.00%
Anti-social behaviour134.5385.71%
Public order103.1011.11%
Criminal damage and arson52.38-37.50%
Burglary31.190.00%
Possession of weapons20.71100.00%
Other theft20.48-80.00%
Other crime20.480.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3922.63-13.33%
Other theft109.290.00%
Shoplifting102.38-28.57%
Public order92.38-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.14-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour71.91-41.67%
Drugs51.6766.67%
Vehicle crime31.190.00%
Other crime20.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4528.59-13.46%
Shoplifting1410.72366.67%
Criminal damage and arson133.34160.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.10-33.33%
Public order102.860.00%
Other theft102.3825.00%
Vehicle crime32.380.00%
Drugs30.710.00%
Robbery30.71200.00%
Burglary20.710.00%
Other crime20.48-33.33%
Theft from the person20.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5225.7362.50%
Anti-social behaviour1812.39500.00%
Public order104.2925.00%
Other theft82.38166.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.91-61.54%
Other crime31.19-25.00%
Drugs30.7150.00%
Shoplifting30.71-57.14%
Vehicle crime30.7150.00%
Possession of weapons20.71100.00%
Robbery10.480.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3217.87-45.76%
Criminal damage and arson137.6262.50%
Public order83.1033.33%
Shoplifting71.910.00%
Other crime41.67100.00%
Other theft30.95-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour30.710.00%
Drugs20.71-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.48-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.48-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5925.2515.69%
Criminal damage and arson814.060.00%
Other theft71.91133.33%
Shoplifting71.6716.67%
Public order61.67-33.33%
Vehicle crime51.4325.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.19-62.50%
Possession of weapons30.7150.00%
Burglary30.710.00%
Drugs30.71-25.00%
Other crime20.710.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5124.304.08%
Public order912.1528.57%
Anti-social behaviour82.14100.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.91-27.27%
Shoplifting61.91-50.00%
Vehicle crime41.43-73.33%
Drugs40.95300.00%
Burglary30.950.00%
Other theft30.71-57.14%
Other crime20.71100.00%
Possession of weapons20.480.00%
Robbery10.48-50.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4927.16-3.92%
Vehicle crime1511.67275.00%
Shoplifting123.5733.33%
Criminal damage and arson112.8637.50%
Other theft72.62-12.50%
Public order71.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.670.00%
Burglary30.950.00%
Possession of weapons20.710.00%
Robbery20.480.00%
Other crime10.48-50.00%
Drugs10.24-83.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5125.496.25%
Shoplifting912.15-62.50%
Other theft82.14100.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.91100.00%
Public order71.91-41.67%
Drugs61.67500.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.43-50.00%
Vehicle crime40.950.00%
Burglary30.95-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.710.00%
Bicycle theft20.48100.00%
Other crime20.48100.00%
Theft from the person10.480.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4826.9220.00%
Shoplifting2411.44140.00%
Public order125.7250.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.86-38.46%
Vehicle crime41.91-20.00%
Other theft40.95100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.95-42.86%
Burglary40.95300.00%
Robbery20.950.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%
Drugs10.24-75.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4022.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour139.530.00%
Shoplifting103.100.00%
Public order82.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.910.00%
Vehicle crime51.670.00%
Drugs41.190.00%
Robbery20.950.00%
Other theft20.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 102 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
July 20249
June 202410
May 202410
April 20248
March 20246
February 20249
January 20247
December 20237
November 202312
October 20238

A total of 551 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 45.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202446
July 202439
June 202445
May 202452
April 202432
March 202459
February 202451
January 202449
December 202351
November 202348
October 202340

A total of 111 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202413
July 20247
June 202412
May 202418
April 20243
March 20243
February 20248
January 20244
December 20234
November 20238
October 202313

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 100 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
July 20248
June 202413
May 20245
April 202413
March 20248
February 20248
January 202411
December 20238
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 38 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20245
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20244
January 20241
December 20236
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 146 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.17 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 20246
January 202412
December 20239
November 202324
October 202310

A total of 54 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20245
February 20244
January 202415
December 20234
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 68 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 202410
June 202410
May 20248
April 20243
March 20247
February 20243
January 20247
December 20238
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20243
May 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
February 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Bettesworth Road
    Total20
    Shoplifting13
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Woodland Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 3. Westminster Place
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting6
    Public order1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Drugs1
    Bicycle theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Arnaud Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Harcourt Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 8. Kilmiston Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Manor Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Moorland Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Nutfield Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 12. Mayo Close
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Northbrook Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 14. Winchester Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Little George Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Cranleigh Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Durban Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Seymour Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Pink Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Inverness Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Shearer Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Duke Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Washington Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 24. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 25. New Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Jersey Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Carnarvon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Aylesbury Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Langley Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Binsteed Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1