PO5 1JT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO5 1JT

PO5 1JT, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 236 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.73 per 1,000 population. This PO5 1JT 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 1JT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO5 1JT, encompassing approximately 10859 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (100) incidents (16.28% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (30) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Public order: (27) incidents (8.00% increase)

PO5 1JT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 18
  • Stafford Road with total crimes: 17
  • Richmond Place with total crimes: 13

PO5 1JT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 100 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10021.7316.28%
Shoplifting309.2125.00%
Public order272.768.00%
Anti-social behaviour192.49-29.63%
Other theft121.7550.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.11-29.41%
Vehicle crime101.11150.00%
Drugs80.9260.00%
Possession of weapons50.74150.00%
Burglary40.460.00%
Robbery40.37100.00%
Bicycle theft30.3750.00%
Other crime10.28-66.67%
Theft from the person10.09-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 86 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8619.618.86%
Anti-social behaviour277.9235.00%
Public order252.490.00%
Shoplifting242.3041.18%
Criminal damage and arson172.216.25%
Other theft81.570.00%
Drugs50.74-58.33%
Burglary40.46-42.86%
Theft from the person40.3733.33%
Vehicle crime40.37-50.00%
Other crime30.37200.00%
Robbery20.28-75.00%
Bicycle theft20.180.00%
Possession of weapons20.18-60.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7919.436.76%
Public order257.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour202.3011.11%
Shoplifting171.84-32.00%
Criminal damage and arson161.570.00%
Drugs121.47100.00%
Other theft81.1114.29%
Vehicle crime80.7460.00%
Robbery80.74300.00%
Burglary70.7440.00%
Possession of weapons50.640.00%
Theft from the person30.460.00%
Bicycle theft20.280.00%
Other crime10.18-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7417.50-15.91%
Public order256.8178.57%
Shoplifting252.30-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour182.3020.00%
Criminal damage and arson161.66-20.00%
Other theft71.47-30.00%
Drugs60.64-33.33%
Possession of weapons50.5566.67%
Vehicle crime50.46-28.57%
Burglary50.4625.00%
Other crime20.46-33.33%
Robbery20.18-33.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8819.7162.96%
Shoplifting358.10118.75%
Criminal damage and arson203.2253.85%
Anti-social behaviour151.8436.36%
Public order141.3840.00%
Other theft101.29150.00%
Drugs90.92125.00%
Vehicle crime70.8316.67%
Burglary40.64100.00%
Other crime30.370.00%
Possession of weapons30.2850.00%
Robbery30.280.00%
Theft from the person20.28100.00%
Bicycle theft10.18-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5411.790.00%
Shoplifting164.97-36.00%
Criminal damage and arson131.4718.18%
Anti-social behaviour111.20-21.43%
Public order101.01-28.57%
Vehicle crime60.9250.00%
Drugs40.55-42.86%
Other theft40.37-71.43%
Other crime30.3750.00%
Burglary20.280.00%
Possession of weapons20.18-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.18-33.33%
Theft from the person10.18-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5414.4622.73%
Shoplifting254.9738.89%
Anti-social behaviour142.30-17.65%
Public order141.2955.56%
Other theft141.2927.27%
Criminal damage and arson111.290.00%
Drugs71.0116.67%
Vehicle crime40.64-33.33%
Bicycle theft30.370.00%
Possession of weapons30.28-40.00%
Other crime20.280.00%
Theft from the person20.180.00%
Robbery20.180.00%
Burglary20.18-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4412.25-26.67%
Shoplifting184.05-5.26%
Anti-social behaviour171.6641.67%
Criminal damage and arson111.5737.50%
Other theft111.0110.00%
Public order91.0150.00%
Drugs60.8350.00%
Vehicle crime60.55-14.29%
Possession of weapons50.55400.00%
Burglary40.46-20.00%
Other crime20.37100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6012.62-23.08%
Shoplifting195.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour121.7571.43%
Other theft101.1125.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.92-20.00%
Vehicle crime70.7440.00%
Public order60.64-60.00%
Burglary50.55-28.57%
Drugs40.46-20.00%
Robbery20.370.00%
Bicycle theft20.18100.00%
Possession of weapons10.18-66.67%
Other crime10.090.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7814.9234.48%
Shoplifting197.18-9.52%
Public order151.7536.36%
Criminal damage and arson101.3825.00%
Other theft80.9214.29%
Anti-social behaviour70.74-50.00%
Burglary70.640.00%
Vehicle crime50.64-50.00%
Drugs50.46-28.57%
Possession of weapons30.46-25.00%
Theft from the person20.280.00%
Robbery20.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.18-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5814.18-17.14%
Shoplifting215.34-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour141.93-17.65%
Public order111.29-45.00%
Vehicle crime101.01-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson80.92-33.33%
Other theft70.740.00%
Burglary70.6440.00%
Drugs70.640.00%
Possession of weapons40.640.00%
Bicycle theft40.37-33.33%
Theft from the person20.370.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7018.420.00%
Shoplifting366.450.00%
Public order203.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour171.840.00%
Vehicle crime161.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.470.00%
Other theft71.110.00%
Drugs70.640.00%
Bicycle theft60.640.00%
Burglary50.550.00%
Robbery20.460.00%
Theft from the person20.180.00%

Crime by Type

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 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 202412
June 20246
May 20249
April 20244
March 20247
February 20246
January 20244
December 20235
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 845 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 70.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 100 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024100
August 202486
July 202479
June 202474
May 202488
April 202454
March 202454
February 202444
January 202460
December 202378
November 202358
October 202370

A total of 201 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202425
July 202425
June 202425
May 202414
April 202410
March 202414
February 20249
January 20246
December 202315
November 202311
October 202320

A total of 106 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20248
July 20248
June 20247
May 202410
April 20244
March 202414
February 202411
January 202410
December 20238
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 88 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
July 20248
June 20245
May 20247
April 20246
March 20244
February 20246
January 20247
December 20235
November 202310
October 202316

A total of 154 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202417
July 202416
June 202416
May 202420
April 202413
March 202411
February 202411
January 20248
December 202310
November 20238
October 202312

A total of 56 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 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 20237
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 191 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202427
July 202420
June 202418
May 202415
April 202411
March 202414
February 202417
January 202412
December 20237
November 202314
October 202317

A total of 27 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20248
June 20242
May 20243
March 20242
January 20242
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 285 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202424
July 202417
June 202425
May 202435
April 202416
March 202425
February 202418
January 202419
December 202319
November 202321
October 202336

A total of 26 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PO5 1JT 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. Richmond Place
    Total13
    Shoplifting5
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Possession of weapons2
  • 4. Ockendon Close
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Henrietta Place
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 6. B2154
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total8
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Tonbridge Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Elm Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Worcester Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order2
  • 11. Milverton Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Radnor Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs1
  • 13. Belmont Place
    Total6
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Outram Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 15. Dunsmore Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 16. Portland Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
  • 17. Elphinstone Road
    Total5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. St James'S Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Hereford Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 20. Victoria Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. St Bartholomew'S Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 22. Elm Grove
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Warwick Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 24. Eldon Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Mosaic Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Margate Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 27. Wilton Place
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Marmion Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. St Ursula Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 30. B2151
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1