PO5 1AD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO5 1AD

PO5 1AD, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 117 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.83 per 1,000 population. This PO5 1AD crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PO5 postcode area, which has experienced 508 crimes and a crime rate of 18.18 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PO5 1AD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO5 1AD, encompassing approximately 7888 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PO5 1AD area, explore the PO5 1AD Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (51) incidents (4.08% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)

PO5 1AD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Quinton Close with total crimes: 10
  • Outram Road with total crimes: 8
  • Somers Road North with total crimes: 7

PO5 1AD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5114.834.08%
Anti-social behaviour156.47-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.9042.86%
Shoplifting81.2714.29%
Public order71.01-53.33%
Vehicle crime50.89-28.57%
Possession of weapons40.63100.00%
Robbery40.510.00%
Burglary40.51-20.00%
Bicycle theft30.51200.00%
Other theft20.38-71.43%
Drugs20.25-33.33%
Theft from the person10.25-50.00%
Other crime10.130.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4917.242.08%
Anti-social behaviour306.21150.00%
Public order153.80114.29%
Criminal damage and arson71.90-22.22%
Other theft70.8975.00%
Shoplifting70.890.00%
Vehicle crime70.890.00%
Burglary50.89150.00%
Drugs30.630.00%
Theft from the person20.380.00%
Possession of weapons20.25-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Other crime10.130.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4813.942.13%
Anti-social behaviour126.08-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson91.52-30.77%
Public order71.14-12.50%
Shoplifting70.8975.00%
Vehicle crime70.8975.00%
Possession of weapons50.8966.67%
Other theft40.63-55.56%
Drugs30.51-57.14%
Burglary20.38100.00%
Theft from the person20.25100.00%
Robbery20.25100.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Other crime10.13-83.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4714.8342.42%
Criminal damage and arson135.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour131.6530.00%
Other theft91.6580.00%
Public order81.14-27.27%
Drugs71.01-12.50%
Other crime60.89100.00%
Vehicle crime40.76-20.00%
Shoplifting40.51100.00%
Possession of weapons30.51-25.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%
Burglary10.13-66.67%
Robbery10.130.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3312.30-32.65%
Criminal damage and arson134.18-18.75%
Public order111.6583.33%
Anti-social behaviour101.3911.11%
Drugs81.2760.00%
Other theft51.01-37.50%
Vehicle crime50.6366.67%
Possession of weapons40.630.00%
Burglary30.510.00%
Other crime30.38-25.00%
Shoplifting20.38-60.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4913.56-7.55%
Criminal damage and arson166.21128.57%
Anti-social behaviour92.03-43.75%
Other theft81.140.00%
Public order61.01-53.85%
Shoplifting50.7625.00%
Drugs50.6366.67%
Other crime40.63300.00%
Vehicle crime30.51-40.00%
Bicycle theft20.380.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5314.458.16%
Anti-social behaviour166.72300.00%
Public order132.0330.00%
Other theft81.6514.29%
Criminal damage and arson71.0175.00%
Vehicle crime50.89-44.44%
Shoplifting40.630.00%
Drugs30.510.00%
Burglary30.38-50.00%
Other crime10.38-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4913.5616.67%
Public order106.2142.86%
Vehicle crime91.27200.00%
Other theft71.14-30.00%
Burglary60.8950.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.76-60.00%
Shoplifting40.51100.00%
Other crime40.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.51-20.00%
Robbery40.51300.00%
Drugs30.51-40.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.13-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.13-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4212.042.44%
Other theft105.3211.11%
Anti-social behaviour101.27-16.67%
Public order71.2740.00%
Drugs50.89-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson50.63-16.67%
Burglary40.630.00%
Vehicle crime30.51-66.67%
Possession of weapons30.380.00%
Bicycle theft20.380.00%
Shoplifting20.25-33.33%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Robbery10.13-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4112.42-12.77%
Anti-social behaviour125.2050.00%
Other theft91.5250.00%
Vehicle crime91.14-10.00%
Drugs71.14133.33%
Criminal damage and arson60.89-14.29%
Public order50.760.00%
Burglary40.6333.33%
Shoplifting30.5150.00%
Robbery20.38-33.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4712.4227.03%
Vehicle crime105.9625.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.27-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson71.01-22.22%
Other theft60.89-14.29%
Public order50.76-44.44%
Drugs30.63-40.00%
Burglary30.38200.00%
Robbery30.3850.00%
Bicycle theft20.380.00%
Shoplifting20.25-80.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.13-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3713.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour184.690.00%
Shoplifting102.280.00%
Public order91.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.140.00%
Vehicle crime81.140.00%
Other theft71.010.00%
Drugs50.890.00%
Possession of weapons30.630.00%
Robbery20.380.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 75 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20247
June 20247
May 20244
April 20245
March 20243
February 20245
January 20249
December 20233
November 20239
October 202310
September 20238

A total of 546 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 45.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202451
July 202449
June 202448
May 202447
April 202433
March 202449
February 202453
January 202449
December 202342
November 202341
October 202347
September 202337

A total of 157 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202415
July 202430
June 202412
May 202413
April 202410
March 20249
February 202416
January 20244
December 202310
November 202312
October 20238
September 202318

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 27 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20245
May 20243
April 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 103 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 202415
June 20247
May 20248
April 202411
March 20246
February 202413
January 202410
December 20237
November 20235
October 20235
September 20239

A total of 58 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20247
June 20247
May 20244
April 20242
March 20245
February 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 202310

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20242
May 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 106 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 20247
June 20249
May 202413
April 202413
March 202416
February 20247
January 20244
December 20235
November 20236
October 20237
September 20239

A total of 82 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20247
June 20244
May 20249
April 20245
March 20248
February 20248
January 20247
December 202310
November 20239
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 54 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20247
April 20248
March 20245
February 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 20237
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
February 20243
January 20246
December 20234
November 20234
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20246
April 20243
March 20244
February 20241
January 20244

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PO5 1AD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Quinton Close
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Outram Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Somers Road North
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 4. Worcester Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting5
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Somerville Court
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Manners Lane
    Total6
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. St Andrews Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 9. Cumberland Road
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Victoria Road North
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Shanklin Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 12. Eton Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Lucknow Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Bradford Road
    Total2
    Robbery2
  • 15. River'S Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Blackfriars Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Aldwell Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Forbury Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Maxstoke Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Omega Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Pain'S Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Britannia Road North
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Harrow Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. Selbourne Terrace
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 25. Northumberland Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Cornwall Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Vivash Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Berkshire Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Carlisle Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 30. Montgomerie Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1