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

Overview of Crime in PO5 1JH

ELM GROVE, PO5 1JH, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 183 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.84 per 1,000 population. This PO5 1JH 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 1JH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO5 1JH, encompassing approximately 10260 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (78) incidents (5.41% increase)
  • Public order: (19) incidents (35.71% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (18) incidents (12.50% increase)

PO5 1JH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 18
  • Ockendon Close with total crimes: 10
  • Henrietta Place with total crimes: 9

ELM GROVE, PO5 1JH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7817.845.41%
Public order197.6035.71%
Shoplifting181.8512.50%
Other theft131.7562.50%
Anti-social behaviour131.27-18.75%
Criminal damage and arson111.27-35.29%
Vehicle crime91.070.00%
Bicycle theft60.880.00%
Burglary50.58-16.67%
Drugs40.49-33.33%
Robbery30.3950.00%
Possession of weapons20.290.00%
Other crime10.190.00%
Theft from the person10.10-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7416.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson177.21-5.56%
Anti-social behaviour161.6645.45%
Shoplifting161.5677.78%
Public order141.560.00%
Other theft81.36-11.11%
Burglary60.780.00%
Drugs60.58-33.33%
Theft from the person30.5850.00%
Possession of weapons20.290.00%
Robbery20.19-75.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7416.7632.14%
Criminal damage and arson187.2128.57%
Public order141.75-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour111.360.00%
Other theft91.0728.57%
Drugs90.8828.57%
Shoplifting90.880.00%
Robbery80.880.00%
Burglary60.780.00%
Vehicle crime60.5820.00%
Bicycle theft30.58200.00%
Possession of weapons20.29-60.00%
Theft from the person20.19100.00%
Other crime10.19-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5613.55-33.33%
Public order155.46275.00%
Criminal damage and arson141.4616.67%
Anti-social behaviour111.36-15.38%
Shoplifting91.07-35.71%
Other theft70.88-12.50%
Drugs70.68-12.50%
Burglary60.6820.00%
Possession of weapons50.5825.00%
Vehicle crime50.490.00%
Other crime20.49-60.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8415.9882.61%
Shoplifting148.19180.00%
Anti-social behaviour131.368.33%
Criminal damage and arson121.27-7.69%
Other theft81.17100.00%
Drugs80.78166.67%
Other crime50.78150.00%
Vehicle crime50.4966.67%
Burglary50.4966.67%
Possession of weapons40.4933.33%
Public order40.39-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Robbery10.100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4610.14-11.54%
Criminal damage and arson134.488.33%
Anti-social behaviour121.270.00%
Public order81.17-11.11%
Shoplifting50.78-44.44%
Other theft40.49-71.43%
Possession of weapons30.390.00%
Vehicle crime30.2950.00%
Drugs30.29-40.00%
Burglary30.290.00%
Other crime20.290.00%
Theft from the person10.19-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5211.8940.54%
Other theft145.0775.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.3620.00%
Anti-social behaviour121.17-7.69%
Shoplifting91.1750.00%
Public order90.880.00%
Drugs50.88-16.67%
Possession of weapons30.49200.00%
Vehicle crime20.29-50.00%
Other crime20.190.00%
Theft from the person20.190.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences379.75-38.33%
Anti-social behaviour133.6162.50%
Criminal damage and arson101.270.00%
Public order90.9750.00%
Other theft80.88-20.00%
Drugs60.7850.00%
Shoplifting60.580.00%
Vehicle crime40.58-55.56%
Burglary30.39-62.50%
Other crime20.29100.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Robbery10.100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6012.18-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson105.850.00%
Other theft100.97150.00%
Vehicle crime90.9728.57%
Anti-social behaviour80.8833.33%
Burglary80.7833.33%
Public order60.78-50.00%
Shoplifting60.58-14.29%
Drugs40.58-50.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.10-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.10-66.67%
Other crime10.100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6512.7712.07%
Public order126.3420.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.170.00%
Drugs80.9760.00%
Shoplifting70.78-36.36%
Vehicle crime70.68-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour60.68-33.33%
Burglary60.5820.00%
Other theft40.58-42.86%
Possession of weapons30.39-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.290.00%
Theft from the person10.19-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5812.96-3.33%
Shoplifting115.65-54.17%
Public order101.07-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson100.97-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour90.97-30.77%
Vehicle crime80.88-50.00%
Other theft70.780.00%
Burglary50.68150.00%
Drugs50.49-37.50%
Possession of weapons40.490.00%
Theft from the person30.390.00%
Bicycle theft20.29-50.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6015.890.00%
Shoplifting245.850.00%
Vehicle crime162.340.00%
Public order151.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour131.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.270.00%
Drugs81.170.00%
Other theft70.780.00%
Bicycle theft40.680.00%
Robbery20.390.00%
Burglary20.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 744 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 62.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202478
August 202474
July 202474
June 202456
May 202484
April 202446
March 202452
February 202437
January 202460
December 202365
November 202358
October 202360

A total of 73 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20249
June 20247
May 20248
April 20243
March 20245
February 20246
January 20244
December 20238
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 135 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202414
July 202414
June 202415
May 20244
April 20248
March 20249
February 20249
January 20246
December 202312
November 202310
October 202315

A total of 99 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20248
July 20249
June 20247
May 20248
April 20244
March 202414
February 20248
January 202410
December 20234
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 74 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.73 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 20246
June 20245
May 20245
April 20243
March 20242
February 20244
January 20249
December 20237
November 20238
October 202316

A total of 149 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202417
July 202418
June 202414
May 202412
April 202413
March 202412
February 202410
January 202410
December 202310
November 202310
October 202312

A total of 55 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20246
June 20246
May 20245
April 20243
February 20243
January 20248
December 20236
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 137 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202416
July 202411
June 202411
May 202413
April 202412
March 202412
February 202413
January 20248
December 20236
November 20239
October 202313

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20248
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 134 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202416
July 20249
June 20249
May 202414
April 20245
March 20249
February 20246
January 20246
December 20237
November 202311
October 202324

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 30 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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