ELM GROVE, PO5 1AQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO5 1AQ

ELM GROVE, PO5 1AQ, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 208 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.61 per 1,000 population. This PO5 1AQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PO5 postcode area, which has experienced 459 crimes and a crime rate of 16.42 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PO5 1AQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO5 1AQ, encompassing approximately 11178 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (92) incidents (13.58% increase)
  • Public order: (23) incidents (15.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (20) incidents (11.11% increase)

PO5 1AQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 18
  • Stafford Road with total crimes: 17
  • Ockendon Close with total crimes: 10

ELM GROVE, PO5 1AQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 92 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9218.6113.58%
Public order238.2315.00%
Shoplifting202.0611.11%
Anti-social behaviour191.79-20.83%
Other theft111.7057.14%
Criminal damage and arson90.98-43.75%
Vehicle crime80.81166.67%
Drugs70.7275.00%
Robbery50.6366.67%
Possession of weapons40.4533.33%
Burglary40.36-20.00%
Bicycle theft40.36300.00%
Other crime10.36-50.00%
Theft from the person10.09-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8117.09-2.41%
Anti-social behaviour247.2526.32%
Public order202.15-13.04%
Shoplifting181.7980.00%
Criminal damage and arson161.610.00%
Other theft71.43-22.22%
Burglary50.63-37.50%
Theft from the person40.45100.00%
Drugs40.36-60.00%
Possession of weapons30.36-40.00%
Robbery30.27-66.67%
Vehicle crime30.27-57.14%
Other crime20.27100.00%
Bicycle theft10.18-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8318.2513.70%
Public order237.424.55%
Anti-social behaviour192.0635.71%
Criminal damage and arson161.700.00%
Drugs101.43100.00%
Shoplifting100.8911.11%
Robbery90.89800.00%
Other theft90.8128.57%
Burglary80.8160.00%
Vehicle crime70.7240.00%
Possession of weapons50.630.00%
Bicycle theft20.450.00%
Theft from the person20.180.00%
Other crime10.18-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7314.67-17.05%
Public order226.53144.44%
Criminal damage and arson161.97-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour141.437.69%
Shoplifting91.25-30.77%
Other theft70.81-22.22%
Burglary50.6325.00%
Drugs50.45-16.67%
Possession of weapons50.4525.00%
Vehicle crime50.45-16.67%
Other crime20.450.00%
Robbery10.18-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8815.6576.00%
Criminal damage and arson177.8721.43%
Anti-social behaviour131.5262.50%
Shoplifting131.16116.67%
Other theft91.16125.00%
Public order90.81-18.18%
Drugs60.81200.00%
Vehicle crime60.540.00%
Possession of weapons40.540.00%
Burglary40.36100.00%
Other crime20.36-33.33%
Theft from the person20.18100.00%
Robbery20.180.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5010.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson144.4727.27%
Public order111.25-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour80.98-38.46%
Vehicle crime60.72100.00%
Shoplifting60.54-45.45%
Possession of weapons40.5433.33%
Other theft40.36-73.33%
Other crime30.3650.00%
Drugs20.27-71.43%
Burglary20.180.00%
Bicycle theft20.18100.00%
Theft from the person10.18-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5011.9019.05%
Other theft154.4787.50%
Public order131.348.33%
Anti-social behaviour131.16-13.33%
Shoplifting111.1683.33%
Criminal damage and arson110.98-15.38%
Drugs70.980.00%
Vehicle crime30.63-50.00%
Possession of weapons30.27-40.00%
Other crime20.270.00%
Theft from the person20.180.00%
Burglary20.18-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4210.73-38.24%
Anti-social behaviour153.7636.36%
Criminal damage and arson131.3462.50%
Public order121.16140.00%
Other theft81.07-20.00%
Drugs70.7275.00%
Vehicle crime60.63-14.29%
Shoplifting60.54-25.00%
Possession of weapons50.54400.00%
Burglary40.45-33.33%
Other crime20.36100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6811.81-11.69%
Anti-social behaviour116.0857.14%
Other theft100.9825.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.89-11.11%
Shoplifting80.7214.29%
Vehicle crime70.7216.67%
Burglary60.630.00%
Public order50.54-66.67%
Drugs40.45-20.00%
Robbery20.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.09-66.67%
Other crime10.090.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7712.9728.33%
Public order156.8915.38%
Criminal damage and arson91.3412.50%
Other theft80.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour70.72-50.00%
Shoplifting70.63-36.36%
Burglary60.63-14.29%
Vehicle crime60.54-33.33%
Drugs50.54-16.67%
Possession of weapons30.45-25.00%
Theft from the person10.27-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.09-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6013.15-10.45%
Anti-social behaviour145.3716.67%
Public order131.25-18.75%
Shoplifting111.16-57.69%
Vehicle crime90.98-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson80.81-38.46%
Other theft80.7214.29%
Burglary70.72133.33%
Drugs60.63-14.29%
Possession of weapons40.540.00%
Theft from the person30.360.00%
Bicycle theft30.27-40.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6715.480.00%
Shoplifting265.990.00%
Public order162.330.00%
Vehicle crime141.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson131.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour121.160.00%
Other theft71.070.00%
Drugs70.630.00%
Bicycle theft50.630.00%
Burglary30.450.00%
Robbery30.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20249
June 20241
May 20242
January 20242
October 20233

A total of 831 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 69.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 92 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202492
August 202481
July 202483
June 202473
May 202488
April 202450
March 202450
February 202442
January 202468
December 202377
November 202360
October 202367

A total of 70 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 202410
June 20245
May 20246
April 20242
March 20247
February 20247
January 20244
December 20235
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 182 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202420
July 202423
June 202422
May 20249
April 202411
March 202413
February 202412
January 20245
December 202315
November 202313
October 202316

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

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20247
July 20249
June 20247
May 20249
April 20244
March 202415
February 20248
January 202410
December 20238
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 80 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
July 20247
June 20245
May 20246
April 20246
March 20243
February 20246
January 20247
December 20236
November 20239
October 202314

A total of 150 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202416
July 202416
June 202416
May 202417
April 202414
March 202411
February 202413
January 20248
December 20239
November 20238
October 202313

A total of 56 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20248
June 20245
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20246
December 20236
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 169 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202424
July 202419
June 202414
May 202413
April 20248
March 202413
February 202415
January 202411
December 20237
November 202314
October 202312

A total of 145 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202418
July 202410
June 20249
May 202413
April 20246
March 202411
February 20246
January 20248
December 20237
November 202311
October 202326

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231
November 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total18
    Shoplifting12
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Stafford Road
    Total17
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Public order4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Ockendon Close
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Henrietta Place
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. B2154
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total8
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Elm Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Worcester Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order2
  • 9. Milverton Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Radnor Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs1
  • 11. Belmont Place
    Total6
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Outram Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 13. Dunsmore Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 14. Meadow Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Cross Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
  • 16. St James'S Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Hereford Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 18. St Bartholomew'S Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 19. Elm Grove
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Warwick Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 21. Eldon Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Mosaic Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Margate Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 24. Wilton Place
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. St Ursula Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 26. B2151
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 27. Yarborough Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Waterloo Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Crabbe Court
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Hyde Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1