GROVE ROAD NORTH, PO5 1HW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO5 1HW

GROVE ROAD NORTH, PO5 1HW, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 218 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.61 per 1,000 population. This PO5 1HW 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 1HW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO5 1HW, encompassing approximately 11717 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (97) incidents (22.78% increase)
  • Public order: (21) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (-13.04% decrease)

PO5 1HW 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

GROVE ROAD NORTH, PO5 1HW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 97 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9718.6122.78%
Public order218.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour201.79-13.04%
Other theft161.71166.67%
Shoplifting161.3733.33%
Vehicle crime101.37233.33%
Criminal damage and arson90.85-47.06%
Drugs80.77166.67%
Burglary60.680.00%
Robbery60.51200.00%
Bicycle theft40.51100.00%
Possession of weapons30.34-25.00%
Other crime10.26-50.00%
Theft from the person10.09-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7915.792.60%
Anti-social behaviour236.7421.05%
Public order211.96-16.00%
Criminal damage and arson171.790.00%
Shoplifting121.4533.33%
Other theft61.02-33.33%
Burglary60.51-25.00%
Theft from the person50.51150.00%
Possession of weapons40.43-20.00%
Drugs30.34-76.92%
Vehicle crime30.26-50.00%
Other crime20.26100.00%
Robbery20.17-71.43%
Bicycle theft20.17100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7716.988.45%
Public order256.5719.05%
Anti-social behaviour192.1346.15%
Criminal damage and arson171.620.00%
Drugs131.45116.67%
Other theft91.1128.57%
Shoplifting90.7750.00%
Burglary80.77100.00%
Robbery70.68250.00%
Vehicle crime60.6020.00%
Possession of weapons50.51-28.57%
Theft from the person20.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%
Other crime10.09-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7113.74-19.32%
Public order216.06110.00%
Criminal damage and arson171.79-5.56%
Anti-social behaviour131.4518.18%
Possession of weapons71.110.00%
Other theft70.60-12.50%
Drugs60.60-40.00%
Shoplifting60.51-40.00%
Vehicle crime50.51-16.67%
Burglary40.430.00%
Other crime20.34-50.00%
Robbery20.170.00%

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 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8815.3666.04%
Criminal damage and arson187.51-5.26%
Anti-social behaviour111.540.00%
Drugs100.94233.33%
Public order100.85-33.33%
Shoplifting100.85100.00%
Other theft80.85100.00%
Possession of weapons70.6875.00%
Vehicle crime60.6020.00%
Other crime40.5133.33%
Burglary40.340.00%
Theft from the person20.34100.00%
Robbery20.170.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5311.016.00%
Criminal damage and arson194.5246.15%
Public order151.6215.38%
Anti-social behaviour111.28-15.38%
Vehicle crime50.9425.00%
Shoplifting50.43-44.44%
Burglary40.43100.00%
Possession of weapons40.34100.00%
Other theft40.34-76.47%
Drugs30.34-62.50%
Other crime30.2650.00%
Bicycle theft20.26100.00%
Theft from the person10.17-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5011.6111.11%
Other theft174.2788.89%
Criminal damage and arson131.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour131.11-23.53%
Public order131.1118.18%
Shoplifting91.11125.00%
Drugs80.7714.29%
Vehicle crime40.68-33.33%
Other crime20.340.00%
Theft from the person20.170.00%
Burglary20.17-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.17-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4510.41-23.73%
Anti-social behaviour173.8454.55%
Criminal damage and arson131.4562.50%
Public order111.11120.00%
Other theft90.94-10.00%
Drugs70.7775.00%
Vehicle crime60.60-33.33%
Burglary50.51-28.57%
Possession of weapons50.43400.00%
Shoplifting40.43-42.86%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5911.01-13.24%
Anti-social behaviour115.0437.50%
Other theft100.9411.11%
Vehicle crime90.8512.50%
Criminal damage and arson80.77-11.11%
Burglary70.680.00%
Shoplifting70.600.00%
Robbery60.600.00%
Public order50.51-64.29%
Drugs40.43-20.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.09-75.00%
Other crime10.090.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6812.0317.24%
Public order145.8027.27%
Other theft91.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.7712.50%
Anti-social behaviour80.77-42.86%
Vehicle crime80.68-27.27%
Burglary70.680.00%
Shoplifting70.60-30.00%
Drugs50.60-28.57%
Possession of weapons40.430.00%
Theft from the person10.34-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.09-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5812.46-12.12%
Anti-social behaviour144.957.69%
Vehicle crime111.19-35.29%
Public order110.94-31.25%
Shoplifting100.94-44.44%
Other theft90.8528.57%
Criminal damage and arson80.77-33.33%
Burglary70.68133.33%
Drugs70.60-12.50%
Possession of weapons40.60300.00%
Theft from the person30.340.00%
Bicycle theft30.26-50.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6614.590.00%
Shoplifting185.630.00%
Vehicle crime171.540.00%
Public order161.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour131.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.110.00%
Drugs81.020.00%
Other theft70.680.00%
Bicycle theft60.600.00%
Robbery40.510.00%
Burglary30.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 173 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202423
July 202419
June 202413
May 202411
April 202411
March 202413
February 202417
January 202411
December 20238
November 202314
October 202313

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 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20246
July 20249
June 20247
May 20248
April 20244
March 202417
February 20249
January 202410
December 20239
November 20239
October 20237

A total of 811 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 67.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 97 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202497
August 202479
July 202477
June 202471
May 202488
April 202453
March 202450
February 202445
January 202459
December 202368
November 202358
October 202366

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
September 20246
August 20246
July 20248
June 20244
May 20244
April 20244
March 20242
February 20245
January 20247
December 20237
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 90 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20243
July 20246
June 20245
May 20246
April 20245
March 20244
February 20246
January 20249
December 20238
November 202311
October 202317

A total of 160 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202417
July 202417
June 202417
May 202418
April 202419
March 202413
February 202413
January 20248
December 20239
November 20238
October 202312

A total of 82 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
July 202413
June 20246
May 202410
April 20243
March 20248
February 20247
January 20244
December 20235
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 47 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20245
June 20247
May 20247
April 20244
March 20242
February 20245
January 20241
December 20234
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 29 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20247
June 20242
May 20242
January 20246
October 20234

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 183 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202421
July 202425
June 202421
May 202410
April 202415
March 202413
February 202411
January 20245
December 202314
November 202311
October 202316

A total of 113 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202412
July 20249
June 20246
May 202410
April 20245
March 20249
February 20244
January 20247
December 20237
November 202310
October 202318

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

A total of 17 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
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 1HW 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. Wellington Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
  • 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. River'S Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Victoria Road North
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Hereford Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 19. Victoria Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. St Bartholomew'S Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 21. Elm Grove
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Somers Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
  • 23. Lower Forbury Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Warwick Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 25. Eldon Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Mosaic Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Margate Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 28. Wilton Place
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. St Ursula Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 30. B2151
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1