PO5 1JZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO5 1JZ

PO5 1JZ, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 212 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.94 per 1,000 population. This PO5 1JZ 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 1JZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO5 1JZ, encompassing approximately 11192 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (92) incidents (6.98% increase)
  • Public order: (21) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (20) incidents (11.11% increase)

PO5 1JZ 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

PO5 1JZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 92 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9218.946.98%
Public order218.220.00%
Shoplifting201.8811.11%
Anti-social behaviour191.79-5.00%
Other theft121.7071.43%
Criminal damage and arson101.07-47.37%
Drugs80.8960.00%
Vehicle crime80.71300.00%
Robbery60.71100.00%
Possession of weapons50.5425.00%
Burglary50.45-16.67%
Bicycle theft40.45300.00%
Other crime10.36-50.00%
Theft from the person10.09-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 86 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8617.60-9.47%
Public order217.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour201.8817.65%
Criminal damage and arson191.7911.76%
Shoplifting181.7080.00%
Other theft71.61-22.22%
Burglary60.63-14.29%
Drugs50.54-44.44%
Possession of weapons40.450.00%
Theft from the person30.3650.00%
Robbery30.27-66.67%
Other crime20.27100.00%
Vehicle crime20.18-77.78%
Bicycle theft10.18-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 95 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9518.9425.00%
Public order218.49-4.55%
Criminal damage and arson171.886.25%
Anti-social behaviour171.5230.77%
Shoplifting101.5211.11%
Robbery90.89800.00%
Vehicle crime90.8080.00%
Other theft90.8012.50%
Drugs90.8028.57%
Burglary70.8040.00%
Possession of weapons40.63-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.360.00%
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 76 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7615.28-17.39%
Public order226.79100.00%
Criminal damage and arson161.976.67%
Anti-social behaviour131.430.00%
Shoplifting91.16-30.77%
Other theft80.80-20.00%
Drugs70.71-22.22%
Possession of weapons60.6350.00%
Burglary50.5466.67%
Vehicle crime50.450.00%
Other crime20.45-50.00%
Robbery10.18-50.00%
Theft from the person10.09-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 92 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9216.3561.40%
Criminal damage and arson158.22-6.25%
Anti-social behaviour131.348.33%
Shoplifting131.16116.67%
Public order111.160.00%
Other theft100.98150.00%
Drugs90.89350.00%
Vehicle crime50.800.00%
Possession of weapons40.450.00%
Other crime40.3633.33%
Burglary30.360.00%
Theft from the person20.27100.00%
Robbery20.180.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5711.08-1.72%
Criminal damage and arson165.0914.29%
Anti-social behaviour121.430.00%
Public order111.07-21.43%
Shoplifting60.98-45.45%
Vehicle crime50.54150.00%
Possession of weapons40.4533.33%
Other theft40.36-75.00%
Other crime30.3650.00%
Burglary30.2750.00%
Drugs20.27-71.43%
Theft from the person10.18-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5812.8728.89%
Other theft165.18100.00%
Public order141.43-6.67%
Criminal damage and arson141.257.69%
Anti-social behaviour121.25-14.29%
Shoplifting111.0783.33%
Drugs70.98-12.50%
Possession of weapons30.63-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.27-60.00%
Other crime20.180.00%
Theft from the person20.180.00%
Burglary20.18-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4511.35-39.19%
Public order154.02150.00%
Anti-social behaviour141.3455.56%
Criminal damage and arson131.2544.44%
Drugs81.16100.00%
Other theft80.71-20.00%
Shoplifting60.71-25.00%
Burglary50.54-16.67%
Vehicle crime50.45-50.00%
Possession of weapons50.45400.00%
Other crime20.45100.00%
Robbery10.18-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7412.60-10.84%
Vehicle crime106.6166.67%
Other theft100.8925.00%
Anti-social behaviour90.8912.50%
Criminal damage and arson90.80-10.00%
Shoplifting80.8014.29%
Burglary60.710.00%
Public order60.54-60.00%
Drugs40.54-33.33%
Robbery20.360.00%
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 83 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8313.8531.75%
Public order157.4215.38%
Criminal damage and arson101.34-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour80.89-38.46%
Other theft80.71-11.11%
Shoplifting70.71-36.36%
Drugs60.630.00%
Vehicle crime60.54-33.33%
Burglary60.540.00%
Possession of weapons30.54-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.27-33.33%
Theft from the person10.18-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6313.58-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour135.6318.18%
Public order131.16-27.78%
Criminal damage and arson111.16-21.43%
Shoplifting110.98-57.69%
Other theft90.980.00%
Vehicle crime90.80-40.00%
Burglary60.80100.00%
Drugs60.54-14.29%
Possession of weapons40.540.00%
Theft from the person30.360.00%
Bicycle theft30.27-40.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7016.080.00%
Shoplifting266.250.00%
Public order182.320.00%
Vehicle crime151.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson141.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour111.250.00%
Other theft90.980.00%
Drugs70.800.00%
Bicycle theft50.630.00%
Burglary30.450.00%
Robbery20.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20244
June 20246
May 20244
April 20244
March 20243
February 20245
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20249
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 891 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 74.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 95 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202492
August 202486
July 202495
June 202476
May 202492
April 202457
March 202458
February 202445
January 202474
December 202383
November 202363
October 202370

A total of 78 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 20249
June 20247
May 20249
April 20242
March 20247
February 20248
January 20244
December 20236
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 188 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202421
July 202421
June 202422
May 202411
April 202411
March 202414
February 202415
January 20246
December 202315
November 202313
October 202318

A total of 161 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202420
July 202417
June 202413
May 202413
April 202412
March 202412
February 202414
January 20249
December 20238
November 202313
October 202311

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 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20247
July 20249
June 20248
May 202410
April 20244
March 202416
February 20248
January 202410
December 20238
November 20239
October 20239

A total of 81 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
July 20249
June 20245
May 20245
April 20245
March 20242
February 20245
January 202410
December 20236
November 20239
October 202315

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

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202419
July 202417
June 202416
May 202415
April 202416
March 202414
February 202413
January 20249
December 202310
November 202311
October 202314

A total of 57 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20247
June 20245
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20245
January 20246
December 20236
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 145 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202418
July 202410
June 20249
May 202413
April 20246
March 202411
February 20246
January 20248
December 20237
November 202311
October 202326

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 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
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 16 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 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
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 1JZ 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. Elm Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Wellington Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Worcester Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order2
  • 10. Milverton Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Radnor Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs1
  • 12. Belmont Place
    Total6
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Dunsmore Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 14. Meadow Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 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. Hereford Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 18. Elm Grove
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Warwick Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 20. Eldon Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Mosaic Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Margate Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 23. Wilton Place
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. St Ursula Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 25. B2151
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 26. Yarborough Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. St Pauls Square
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 28. Waterloo Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Crabbe Court
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Hyde Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1