ST JOSEPHS MEWS, PO5 1HS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO5 1HS

ST JOSEPHS MEWS, PO5 1HS, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 196 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.65 per 1,000 population. This PO5 1HS 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 1HS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO5 1HS, encompassing approximately 11102 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PO5 1HS area, explore the PO5 1HS Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the PO5 1HS area, visit the PO5 1HS House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (91) incidents (21.33% increase)
  • Public order: (20) incidents (-4.76% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (-21.74% decrease)

PO5 1HS 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

ST JOSEPHS MEWS, PO5 1HS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9117.6521.33%
Public order208.20-4.76%
Anti-social behaviour181.80-21.74%
Shoplifting151.6225.00%
Other theft111.3583.33%
Criminal damage and arson110.99-31.25%
Vehicle crime80.99166.67%
Drugs60.72100.00%
Robbery50.54150.00%
Burglary40.450.00%
Bicycle theft30.3650.00%
Possession of weapons20.27-33.33%
Other crime10.18-50.00%
Theft from the person10.09-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7515.855.63%
Anti-social behaviour236.7621.05%
Public order212.07-4.55%
Criminal damage and arson161.896.67%
Shoplifting121.4433.33%
Other theft61.08-25.00%
Burglary40.54-42.86%
Theft from the person40.36100.00%
Possession of weapons30.36-40.00%
Drugs30.27-72.73%
Vehicle crime30.27-40.00%
Other crime20.27100.00%
Robbery20.18-71.43%
Bicycle theft20.180.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7116.575.97%
Public order226.404.76%
Anti-social behaviour191.9872.73%
Criminal damage and arson151.710.00%
Drugs111.35120.00%
Shoplifting90.9950.00%
Other theft80.8133.33%
Burglary70.7240.00%
Robbery70.63250.00%
Possession of weapons50.630.00%
Vehicle crime50.450.00%
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 67 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6713.51-10.67%
Public order216.03133.33%
Criminal damage and arson151.89-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour111.350.00%
Other theft60.99-25.00%
Shoplifting60.54-40.00%
Drugs50.54-28.57%
Possession of weapons50.4566.67%
Vehicle crime50.45-28.57%
Burglary50.4525.00%
Other crime20.450.00%
Robbery20.180.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7514.2374.42%
Criminal damage and arson186.7650.00%
Anti-social behaviour111.6237.50%
Shoplifting100.99100.00%
Public order90.90-18.18%
Other theft80.81100.00%
Drugs70.72250.00%
Vehicle crime70.6340.00%
Burglary40.63100.00%
Possession of weapons30.3650.00%
Other crime20.27-33.33%
Theft from the person20.18100.00%
Robbery20.180.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences439.01-8.51%
Criminal damage and arson123.8720.00%
Public order111.08-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour80.99-33.33%
Vehicle crime50.7266.67%
Shoplifting50.45-44.44%
Other theft40.45-71.43%
Other crime30.3650.00%
Drugs20.27-71.43%
Burglary20.180.00%
Possession of weapons20.180.00%
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 47 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4711.1720.51%
Other theft144.23100.00%
Public order131.2630.00%
Anti-social behaviour121.17-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson101.080.00%
Shoplifting90.90125.00%
Drugs70.8116.67%
Vehicle crime30.63-50.00%
Other crime20.270.00%
Theft from the person20.180.00%
Burglary20.18-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.18-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences399.55-33.90%
Anti-social behaviour133.5130.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.1742.86%
Public order100.90150.00%
Other theft70.90-30.00%
Drugs60.6350.00%
Vehicle crime60.54-14.29%
Possession of weapons50.54400.00%
Shoplifting40.45-42.86%
Burglary40.36-20.00%
Other crime20.36100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5910.63-11.94%
Anti-social behaviour105.3166.67%
Other theft100.9025.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.90-22.22%
Vehicle crime70.6340.00%
Shoplifting70.630.00%
Burglary50.63-16.67%
Drugs40.45-20.00%
Public order40.36-69.23%
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 67 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6711.8019.64%
Public order136.0318.18%
Criminal damage and arson91.1728.57%
Other theft80.8114.29%
Shoplifting70.72-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.63-53.85%
Burglary60.540.00%
Vehicle crime50.54-44.44%
Drugs50.45-16.67%
Possession of weapons30.45-25.00%
Theft from the person10.27-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.09-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5612.16-8.20%
Anti-social behaviour135.0418.18%
Public order111.17-26.67%
Shoplifting100.99-44.44%
Vehicle crime90.90-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.81-46.15%
Other theft70.630.00%
Burglary60.63100.00%
Drugs60.54-14.29%
Possession of weapons40.540.00%
Bicycle theft30.36-40.00%
Theft from the person20.270.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6114.1432.61%
Shoplifting185.49350.00%
Public order151.62-16.67%
Vehicle crime151.3587.50%
Criminal damage and arson131.3544.44%
Anti-social behaviour111.17-47.62%
Other theft70.990.00%
Drugs70.6375.00%
Bicycle theft50.630.00%
Burglary30.45-40.00%
Robbery20.270.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4611.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour214.140.00%
Public order181.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.620.00%
Vehicle crime80.810.00%
Other theft70.720.00%
Burglary50.630.00%
Drugs40.450.00%
Theft from the person40.360.00%
Shoplifting40.360.00%
Possession of weapons30.360.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20247
June 20242
May 20242
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 797 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 61.31 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 91 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202491
August 202475
July 202471
June 202467
May 202475
April 202443
March 202447
February 202439
January 202459
December 202367
November 202356
October 202361
September 202346

A total of 73 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 202411
June 20245
May 20247
April 20242
March 20247
February 20246
January 20244
December 20235
November 20236
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 188 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.46 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202421
July 202422
June 202421
May 20249
April 202411
March 202413
February 202410
January 20244
December 202313
November 202311
October 202315
September 202318

A total of 103 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20246
July 20248
June 20246
May 20248
April 20244
March 202414
February 20247
January 202410
December 20238
November 20237
October 20237
September 20237

A total of 86 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
July 20245
June 20245
May 20247
April 20245
March 20243
February 20246
January 20247
December 20235
November 20239
October 202315
September 20238

A total of 152 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.69 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202416
July 202415
June 202415
May 202418
April 202412
March 202410
February 202410
January 20247
December 20239
November 20237
October 202313
September 20239

A total of 57 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20247
June 20245
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20245
December 20236
November 20236
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 176 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.54 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202423
July 202419
June 202411
May 202411
April 20248
March 202412
February 202413
January 202410
December 20236
November 202313
October 202311
September 202321

A total of 116 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202412
July 20249
June 20246
May 202410
April 20245
March 20249
February 20244
January 20247
December 20237
November 202310
October 202318
September 20234

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 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
September 20231

A total of 19 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 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 20232
September 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PO5 1HS 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. Worcester Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order2
  • 8. Milverton Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Radnor Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs1
  • 10. Belmont Place
    Total6
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Outram Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 12. Dunsmore Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 13. Cross Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
  • 14. St James'S Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Hereford Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 16. Victoria Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. St Bartholomew'S Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 18. Elm Grove
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Warwick Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 20. Eldon Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Mosaic Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Margate Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 23. Wilton Place
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Marmion Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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. Crabbe Court
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Hyde Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Grove Road North
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1