COTTAGE GROVE, PO5 1AL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO5 1AL

COTTAGE GROVE, PO5 1AL, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 197 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.34 per 1,000 population. This PO5 1AL 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 1AL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO5 1AL, encompassing approximately 12056 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (83) incidents (-1.19% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (55.56% increase)
  • Public order: (21) incidents (-27.59% decrease)

PO5 1AL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stafford Road with total crimes: 14
  • Quinton Close with total crimes: 10
  • Henrietta Place with total crimes: 10

COTTAGE GROVE, PO5 1AL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8316.34-1.19%
Anti-social behaviour286.8855.56%
Public order212.32-27.59%
Criminal damage and arson191.745.56%
Shoplifting121.5850.00%
Other theft61.00-40.00%
Burglary60.50-25.00%
Possession of weapons50.500.00%
Theft from the person50.4166.67%
Drugs30.41-76.92%
Vehicle crime30.25-50.00%
Other crime20.25100.00%
Robbery20.17-71.43%
Bicycle theft20.17100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8417.5012.00%
Public order296.9738.10%
Criminal damage and arson182.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour181.490.00%
Drugs131.49160.00%
Other theft101.0825.00%
Burglary80.83100.00%
Shoplifting80.6633.33%
Robbery70.66600.00%
Vehicle crime60.5820.00%
Possession of weapons50.50-28.57%
Theft from the person30.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Other crime10.08-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7514.18-16.67%
Public order216.22110.00%
Anti-social behaviour181.7450.00%
Criminal damage and arson181.495.88%
Other theft81.49-11.11%
Possession of weapons70.660.00%
Shoplifting60.58-40.00%
Drugs50.50-58.33%
Vehicle crime50.41-28.57%
Burglary40.4133.33%
Other crime20.33-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%
Robbery10.08-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9015.3457.89%
Criminal damage and arson177.47-10.53%
Drugs121.41300.00%
Anti-social behaviour121.000.00%
Public order101.00-37.50%
Shoplifting100.83150.00%
Other theft90.83125.00%
Possession of weapons70.7540.00%
Vehicle crime70.5840.00%
Other crime40.5833.33%
Burglary30.33-25.00%
Theft from the person20.25100.00%
Robbery20.170.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5711.201.79%
Criminal damage and arson194.7326.67%
Public order161.5814.29%
Anti-social behaviour121.33-14.29%
Possession of weapons51.00400.00%
Vehicle crime50.4125.00%
Burglary40.41100.00%
Shoplifting40.33-42.86%
Other theft40.33-77.78%
Drugs30.33-62.50%
Other crime30.2550.00%
Bicycle theft20.25100.00%
Theft from the person10.17-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5612.033.70%
Other theft184.64100.00%
Criminal damage and arson151.4925.00%
Anti-social behaviour141.24-22.22%
Public order141.1627.27%
Drugs81.1614.29%
Shoplifting70.6675.00%
Vehicle crime40.58-20.00%
Other crime20.330.00%
Theft from the person20.170.00%
Burglary20.17-60.00%
Robbery10.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.08-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.080.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5410.87-15.62%
Anti-social behaviour184.4850.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.4933.33%
Public order111.0083.33%
Other theft90.91-30.77%
Drugs70.7575.00%
Possession of weapons50.58400.00%
Burglary50.41-37.50%
Vehicle crime50.41-44.44%
Shoplifting40.41-20.00%
Robbery10.33-83.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6411.61-9.86%
Other theft135.3118.18%
Anti-social behaviour121.0833.33%
Criminal damage and arson91.00-10.00%
Vehicle crime90.7580.00%
Burglary80.750.00%
Public order60.66-53.85%
Robbery60.500.00%
Shoplifting50.50-28.57%
Drugs40.41-20.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.080.00%
Possession of weapons10.08-75.00%
Other crime10.080.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7112.035.97%
Public order135.8930.00%
Other theft111.0822.22%
Criminal damage and arson100.9142.86%
Anti-social behaviour90.83-43.75%
Burglary80.7514.29%
Shoplifting70.66-30.00%
Vehicle crime50.58-54.55%
Drugs50.41-28.57%
Possession of weapons40.41-20.00%
Theft from the person10.33-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.08-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6712.94-1.47%
Anti-social behaviour165.566.67%
Vehicle crime111.33-31.25%
Public order100.91-41.18%
Shoplifting100.83-37.50%
Other theft90.8328.57%
Criminal damage and arson70.75-50.00%
Burglary70.58133.33%
Drugs70.580.00%
Possession of weapons50.580.00%
Theft from the person30.410.00%
Bicycle theft20.25-60.00%
Robbery10.17-75.00%
Other crime10.080.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6814.2715.25%
Public order175.64-5.56%
Vehicle crime161.4145.45%
Shoplifting161.33433.33%
Anti-social behaviour151.33-31.82%
Criminal damage and arson141.2416.67%
Drugs71.1675.00%
Other theft70.580.00%
Bicycle theft50.58400.00%
Robbery40.41300.00%
Burglary30.33-40.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5912.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour224.890.00%
Public order181.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.490.00%
Vehicle crime111.000.00%
Other theft70.910.00%
Burglary50.580.00%
Drugs40.410.00%
Theft from the person40.330.00%
Shoplifting30.330.00%
Possession of weapons30.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Robbery10.080.00%
Other crime10.080.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 828 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 69.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202483
July 202484
June 202475
May 202490
April 202457
March 202456
February 202454
January 202464
December 202371
November 202367
October 202368
September 202359

A total of 170 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202419
July 202418
June 202418
May 202417
April 202419
March 202415
February 202412
January 20249
December 202310
November 20237
October 202314
September 202312

A total of 111 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 202410
June 20248
May 20249
April 20244
March 202418
February 20249
January 202413
December 202311
November 20239
October 20237
September 20237

A total of 48 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20245
June 20247
May 20247
April 20245
March 20241
February 20245
January 20241
December 20234
November 20235
September 20233

A total of 194 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202428
July 202418
June 202418
May 202412
April 202412
March 202414
February 202418
January 202412
December 20239
November 202316
October 202315
September 202322

A total of 186 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202421
July 202429
June 202421
May 202410
April 202416
March 202414
February 202411
January 20246
December 202313
November 202310
October 202317
September 202318

A total of 63 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20248
June 20244
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20245
January 20248
December 20238
November 20237
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 22 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
September 20234

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 92 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 20248
June 20246
May 202410
April 20244
March 20247
February 20244
January 20245
December 20237
November 202310
October 202316
September 20233

A total of 78 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 202413
June 20245
May 202412
April 20243
March 20248
February 20247
January 20244
December 20235
November 20237
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20247
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20246
November 20231
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 87 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20246
June 20245
May 20247
April 20245
March 20244
February 20245
January 20249
December 20235
November 202311
October 202316
September 202311

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Stafford Road
    Total14
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Quinton Close
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Henrietta Place
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Elm Grove
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Belmont Place
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Outram Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. B2154
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Warwick Crescent
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other crime1
  • 9. Worcester Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 10. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Public order1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. St Ursula Grove
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 12. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Milverton Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. B2151
    Total6
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 15. Ockendon Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 16. Eldon Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. St Andrews Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 18. Albert Grove
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 19. Plymouth Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Radnor Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Dunsmore Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Victoria Road North
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Nelson Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other crime1
  • 24. St Bartholomew'S Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Hendy Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. River'S Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 27. Blackfriars Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Aldwell Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Winston Churchill Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Pain'S Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1