BETTESWORTH ROAD, PO1 5RG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO1 5RG

BETTESWORTH ROAD, PO1 5RG, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 95 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 25.92 per 1,000 population. This PO1 5RG 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 5RG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO1 5RG, encompassing approximately 3665 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (-35.71% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (25) incidents (31.58% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)

PO1 5RG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bettesworth Road with total crimes: 20
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7

BETTESWORTH ROAD, PO1 5RG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2725.92-35.71%
Shoplifting257.3731.58%
Anti-social behaviour96.82-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.4640.00%
Vehicle crime51.91400.00%
Drugs41.360.00%
Public order41.09-55.56%
Other theft41.09100.00%
Possession of weapons31.09200.00%
Bicycle theft30.82200.00%
Burglary20.82-33.33%
Other crime10.55-50.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4225.9227.27%
Shoplifting1911.4690.00%
Anti-social behaviour105.1866.67%
Public order92.7328.57%
Criminal damage and arson52.46-16.67%
Burglary31.360.00%
Other theft20.82-77.78%
Other crime20.55100.00%
Vehicle crime10.55-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3322.37-17.50%
Shoplifting109.00-28.57%
Other theft92.7328.57%
Public order72.46-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour61.91-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.64-53.85%
Vehicle crime41.6433.33%
Drugs41.0933.33%
Possession of weapons11.090.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4029.1917.65%
Shoplifting1410.91366.67%
Criminal damage and arson133.82333.33%
Anti-social behaviour103.55-16.67%
Public order92.73-10.00%
Other theft72.46-12.50%
Vehicle crime31.9150.00%
Drugs30.820.00%
Robbery30.82200.00%
Theft from the person20.820.00%
Other crime10.55-66.67%
Burglary10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3422.1041.67%
Anti-social behaviour129.28200.00%
Public order103.27100.00%
Other theft82.73166.67%
Other crime32.18-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.82-76.92%
Drugs30.82200.00%
Shoplifting30.82-57.14%
Possession of weapons20.82100.00%
Vehicle crime20.550.00%
Robbery10.550.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2417.46-44.19%
Criminal damage and arson136.5585.71%
Shoplifting73.550.00%
Public order51.91-16.67%
Other crime41.36100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.09100.00%
Other theft31.09-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.82-60.00%
Drugs10.55-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.27-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4323.7413.16%
Criminal damage and arson711.7316.67%
Shoplifting71.9116.67%
Public order61.9120.00%
Other theft61.64100.00%
Vehicle crime51.6425.00%
Drugs41.360.00%
Burglary31.0950.00%
Possession of weapons20.82100.00%
Other crime20.55100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.55-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3821.2811.76%
Anti-social behaviour610.3750.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.64-45.45%
Shoplifting61.64-45.45%
Public order51.640.00%
Vehicle crime41.36-71.43%
Drugs41.09300.00%
Other theft31.09-50.00%
Burglary20.82-33.33%
Other crime10.550.00%
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 offences3425.65-26.09%
Vehicle crime149.28250.00%
Criminal damage and arson113.82120.00%
Shoplifting113.0022.22%
Other theft63.00100.00%
Public order51.6425.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.3633.33%
Burglary31.090.00%
Possession of weapons20.820.00%
Robbery20.550.00%
Other crime10.55-50.00%
Drugs10.27-83.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4623.7439.39%
Shoplifting912.55-59.09%
Drugs62.46500.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.6425.00%
Public order41.36-66.67%
Vehicle crime41.0933.33%
Other theft31.09-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.820.00%
Possession of weapons20.820.00%
Bicycle theft20.550.00%
Other crime20.55100.00%
Theft from the person10.550.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3324.010.00%
Shoplifting229.00120.00%
Public order126.0050.00%
Other theft43.27100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.09-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.09-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.82-40.00%
Burglary30.82200.00%
Robbery20.82100.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3319.100.00%
Shoplifting109.000.00%
Public order82.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.640.00%
Vehicle crime41.360.00%
Other theft21.090.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20244
February 20244
January 20241
December 20236
November 20231

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 427 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.58 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202442
July 202433
June 202440
May 202434
April 202424
March 202443
February 202438
January 202434
December 202346
November 202333
October 202333

A total of 74 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
July 20246
June 202410
May 202412
April 20244
March 20242
February 20246
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 143 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.92 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 202411
December 20239
November 202322
October 202310

A total of 84 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
July 20247
June 20249
May 202410
April 20245
March 20246
February 20245
January 20245
December 20234
November 202312
October 20238

A total of 86 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 20246
June 202413
May 20243
April 202413
March 20247
February 20246
January 202411
December 20235
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20245
February 20244
January 202414
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 57 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20249
June 20247
May 20248
April 20243
March 20246
February 20243
January 20246
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
May 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
December 20232

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
November 20233
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 5RG postcode area is presented below.

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