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

Overview of Crime in PO5 1JJ

GROVE ROAD NORTH, PO5 1JJ, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 186 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.75 per 1,000 population. This PO5 1JJ 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 1JJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO5 1JJ, encompassing approximately 11811 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (79) incidents (1.28% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (27.78% increase)
  • Public order: (21) incidents (-16.00% decrease)

PO5 1JJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stafford Road with total crimes: 14
  • Henrietta Place with total crimes: 10
  • Elm Grove with total crimes: 10

GROVE ROAD NORTH, PO5 1JJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences7915.751.28%
Anti-social behaviour236.6927.78%
Public order211.95-16.00%
Criminal damage and arson171.780.00%
Shoplifting121.4450.00%
Other theft61.02-40.00%
Burglary60.51-25.00%
Theft from the person50.5166.67%
Possession of weapons40.42-20.00%
Drugs40.34-69.23%
Vehicle crime30.34-57.14%
Other crime20.25100.00%
Robbery20.17-75.00%
Bicycle theft20.17100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7817.109.86%
Public order256.6013.64%
Anti-social behaviour182.1238.46%
Criminal damage and arson171.520.00%
Drugs131.44116.67%
Other theft101.1042.86%
Robbery80.85700.00%
Burglary80.6860.00%
Shoplifting80.6833.33%
Vehicle crime70.6840.00%
Possession of weapons50.59-28.57%
Theft from the person30.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Other crime10.08-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7113.72-19.32%
Public order226.01175.00%
Criminal damage and arson171.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour131.448.33%
Possession of weapons71.1016.67%
Other theft70.59-12.50%
Drugs60.59-40.00%
Shoplifting60.51-40.00%
Burglary50.5125.00%
Vehicle crime50.42-16.67%
Other crime20.42-50.00%
Robbery10.17-50.00%

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 offences8814.9860.00%
Criminal damage and arson177.45-10.53%
Anti-social behaviour121.449.09%
Drugs101.02233.33%
Shoplifting100.85150.00%
Other theft80.85100.00%
Public order80.68-46.67%
Possession of weapons60.6850.00%
Vehicle crime60.5120.00%
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 55 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5511.0110.00%
Criminal damage and arson194.6646.15%
Public order151.6115.38%
Anti-social behaviour111.27-15.38%
Vehicle crime50.9325.00%
Burglary40.42100.00%
Possession of weapons40.34100.00%
Shoplifting40.34-42.86%
Other theft40.34-76.47%
Drugs30.34-66.67%
Other crime30.250.00%
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 50 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5011.518.70%
Other theft174.2388.89%
Criminal damage and arson131.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour131.10-27.78%
Public order131.1018.18%
Drugs91.1028.57%
Shoplifting70.7675.00%
Vehicle crime40.59-33.33%
Other crime30.340.00%
Theft from the person20.250.00%
Burglary20.17-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.17-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4610.41-29.23%
Anti-social behaviour183.8963.64%
Criminal damage and arson131.5262.50%
Public order111.1083.33%
Other theft90.93-10.00%
Drugs70.7675.00%
Vehicle crime60.59-33.33%
Burglary50.51-28.57%
Shoplifting40.42-20.00%
Possession of weapons40.34300.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6511.34-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour115.5022.22%
Other theft100.9311.11%
Vehicle crime90.8550.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.76-20.00%
Burglary70.680.00%
Public order60.59-62.50%
Robbery60.510.00%
Shoplifting50.51-28.57%
Drugs40.42-20.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.08-75.00%
Other crime10.080.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7012.2811.11%
Public order165.9345.45%
Criminal damage and arson101.3511.11%
Anti-social behaviour90.85-40.00%
Other theft90.760.00%
Burglary70.760.00%
Shoplifting70.59-30.00%
Vehicle crime60.59-45.45%
Drugs50.51-28.57%
Possession of weapons40.420.00%
Theft from the person10.34-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.08-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6312.87-7.35%
Anti-social behaviour155.3315.38%
Vehicle crime111.27-31.25%
Public order110.93-31.25%
Shoplifting100.93-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson90.85-30.77%
Other theft90.7628.57%
Burglary70.76133.33%
Drugs70.59-12.50%
Possession of weapons40.590.00%
Theft from the person30.340.00%
Bicycle theft20.25-60.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6814.3933.33%
Public order165.76-11.11%
Vehicle crime161.3577.78%
Shoplifting161.35300.00%
Criminal damage and arson131.3518.18%
Anti-social behaviour131.10-40.91%
Drugs81.10100.00%
Other theft70.680.00%
Robbery50.59400.00%
Bicycle theft50.42400.00%
Burglary30.42-40.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5111.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour224.320.00%
Public order181.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.520.00%
Vehicle crime90.930.00%
Other theft70.760.00%
Burglary50.590.00%
Drugs40.420.00%
Theft from the person40.340.00%
Shoplifting40.340.00%
Possession of weapons30.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Robbery10.080.00%
Other crime10.080.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 784 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 65.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202479
July 202478
June 202471
May 202488
April 202455
March 202450
February 202446
January 202465
December 202370
November 202363
October 202368
September 202351

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 17 reported cases.

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

A total of 44 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20245
June 20247
May 20246
April 20244
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20234
November 20234
September 20233

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 20245
May 20244
April 20244
March 20242
February 20245
January 20247
December 20237
November 20237
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 178 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202423
July 202418
June 202413
May 202412
April 202411
March 202413
February 202418
January 202411
December 20239
November 202315
October 202313
September 202322

A total of 21 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 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
December 20231
November 20233
September 20234

A total of 182 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202421
July 202425
June 202422
May 20248
April 202415
March 202413
February 202411
January 20246
December 202316
November 202311
October 202316
September 202318

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 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 20243
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 164 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202417
July 202417
June 202417
May 202417
April 202419
March 202413
February 202413
January 20248
December 202310
November 20239
October 202313
September 202311

A total of 93 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 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 20234

A total of 80 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 202413
June 20246
May 202410
April 20243
March 20249
February 20247
January 20244
December 20235
November 20237
October 20238
September 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 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20248
June 20241
May 20242
January 20246
October 20235
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 20247
June 20245
May 20246
April 20245
March 20244
February 20246
January 20249
December 20236
November 202311
October 202316
September 20239

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 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 1JJ 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. Henrietta Place
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Elm Grove
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Belmont Place
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Outram Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. B2154
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Warwick Crescent
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other crime1
  • 8. Worcester Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 9. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Public order1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. St Ursula Grove
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 11. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Milverton Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. B2151
    Total6
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 14. Ockendon Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 15. Eldon Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. St Andrews Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 17. Albert Grove
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 18. Radnor Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Dunsmore Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Victoria Road North
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Nelson Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other crime1
  • 22. St Bartholomew'S Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Hendy Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. River'S Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 25. Aldwell Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Winston Churchill Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Pain'S Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Merton Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 29. St Judes Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 30. Montgomerie Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1