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

Overview of Crime in PO5 1JQ

ELM GROVE, PO5 1JQ, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 198 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.14 per 1,000 population. This PO5 1JQ 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 1JQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO5 1JQ, encompassing approximately 10916 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (84) incidents (3.70% increase)
  • Public order: (21) incidents (23.53% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (18) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PO5 1JQ 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 1JQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8418.143.70%
Public order217.6923.53%
Shoplifting181.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour171.65-5.56%
Other theft121.56100.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.10-35.29%
Vehicle crime81.010.00%
Possession of weapons50.7325.00%
Robbery50.4666.67%
Drugs50.460.00%
Burglary50.46-16.67%
Bicycle theft50.46400.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Theft from the person10.09-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8116.49-5.81%
Anti-social behaviour187.4212.50%
Shoplifting181.65100.00%
Criminal damage and arson171.650.00%
Public order171.560.00%
Burglary61.56-14.29%
Other theft60.55-33.33%
Drugs50.55-44.44%
Possession of weapons40.460.00%
Theft from the person30.3750.00%
Robbery30.27-66.67%
Other crime10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.09-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 86 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8618.1432.31%
Public order177.88-5.56%
Criminal damage and arson171.566.25%
Anti-social behaviour161.5633.33%
Vehicle crime101.47100.00%
Robbery90.920.00%
Other theft90.8212.50%
Drugs90.8228.57%
Shoplifting90.820.00%
Burglary70.8240.00%
Possession of weapons40.64-20.00%
Bicycle theft20.37100.00%
Theft from the person20.18100.00%
Other crime10.18-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6514.11-26.97%
Public order185.95125.00%
Criminal damage and arson161.6523.08%
Anti-social behaviour121.47-14.29%
Shoplifting91.10-35.71%
Other theft80.82-20.00%
Drugs70.73-22.22%
Possession of weapons50.6425.00%
Burglary50.460.00%
Vehicle crime50.460.00%
Other crime20.46-50.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.090.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 89 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8916.2167.92%
Anti-social behaviour148.1516.67%
Shoplifting141.28180.00%
Criminal damage and arson131.28-18.75%
Other theft101.1966.67%
Drugs90.92350.00%
Public order80.82-11.11%
Vehicle crime50.7325.00%
Burglary50.4666.67%
Possession of weapons40.460.00%
Other crime40.3733.33%
Robbery20.370.00%

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 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5310.90-1.85%
Criminal damage and arson164.8614.29%
Anti-social behaviour121.479.09%
Public order91.10-30.77%
Other theft60.82-64.71%
Shoplifting50.55-44.44%
Possession of weapons40.4633.33%
Vehicle crime40.37100.00%
Other crime30.3750.00%
Burglary30.27200.00%
Drugs20.27-60.00%
Theft from the person10.18-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.090.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5412.1838.46%
Other theft174.95112.50%
Criminal damage and arson141.567.69%
Public order131.288.33%
Anti-social behaviour111.190.00%
Shoplifting91.0150.00%
Drugs50.82-37.50%
Possession of weapons30.4650.00%
Vehicle crime20.27-50.00%
Other crime20.180.00%
Theft from the person20.180.00%
Burglary10.18-80.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3910.17-40.91%
Criminal damage and arson133.5744.44%
Public order121.19100.00%
Anti-social behaviour111.1010.00%
Drugs81.01100.00%
Other theft80.73-20.00%
Shoplifting60.730.00%
Burglary50.55-37.50%
Vehicle crime40.46-63.64%
Possession of weapons20.37100.00%
Other crime20.18100.00%
Robbery10.18-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6612.37-7.04%
Vehicle crime116.0557.14%
Anti-social behaviour101.0142.86%
Other theft100.9266.67%
Criminal damage and arson90.92-10.00%
Burglary80.8214.29%
Public order60.73-60.00%
Shoplifting60.55-14.29%
Drugs40.55-42.86%
Robbery20.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.18-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.09-66.67%
Other crime10.090.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7113.1018.33%
Public order156.5036.36%
Criminal damage and arson101.37-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour70.92-41.67%
Drugs70.640.00%
Vehicle crime70.64-22.22%
Burglary70.6440.00%
Shoplifting70.64-36.36%
Other theft60.64-33.33%
Possession of weapons30.55-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.270.00%
Theft from the person10.18-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6013.28-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour125.50-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson111.10-21.43%
Public order111.01-35.29%
Shoplifting111.01-54.17%
Other theft91.010.00%
Vehicle crime90.82-43.75%
Drugs70.820.00%
Burglary50.6466.67%
Possession of weapons40.460.00%
Theft from the person30.370.00%
Bicycle theft20.27-50.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6616.030.00%
Shoplifting246.050.00%
Public order172.200.00%
Vehicle crime161.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson141.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour131.280.00%
Other theft91.190.00%
Drugs70.820.00%
Bicycle theft40.640.00%
Burglary30.370.00%
Robbery20.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20249
May 20242
February 20241
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 814 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 67.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 89 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202484
August 202481
July 202486
June 202465
May 202489
April 202453
March 202454
February 202439
January 202466
December 202371
November 202360
October 202366

A total of 75 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20249
June 20247
May 20249
April 20242
March 20245
February 20248
January 20244
December 20237
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 164 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202417
July 202417
June 202418
May 20248
April 20249
March 202413
February 202412
January 20246
December 202315
November 202311
October 202317

A total of 153 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202418
July 202416
June 202412
May 202414
April 202412
March 202411
February 202411
January 202410
December 20237
November 202312
October 202313

A total of 110 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20246
July 20249
June 20248
May 202410
April 20246
March 202417
February 20248
January 202410
December 20236
November 20239
October 20239

A total of 81 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.36 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 202410
June 20245
May 20245
April 20244
March 20242
February 20244
January 202411
December 20237
November 20239
October 202316

A total of 161 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202417
July 202417
June 202416
May 202413
April 202416
March 202414
February 202413
January 20249
December 202310
November 202311
October 202314

A total of 60 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 20247
June 20245
May 20245
April 20243
March 20241
February 20245
January 20248
December 20237
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 136 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20242
June 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 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PO5 1JQ 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. Petrol Station
    Total8
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Elm Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    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. Dunsmore Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 13. Meadow Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Cross Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
  • 15. St James'S Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Elm Grove
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Warwick Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 18. Eldon Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Mosaic Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Margate Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 21. St Ursula Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 22. Yarborough Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. St Pauls Square
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 24. Waterloo Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Crabbe Court
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Hyde Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Grove Road North
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Albany Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 29. Hendy Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. St Judes Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1