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

Overview of Crime in PO5 1LH

ELM GROVE, PO5 1LH, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 218 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.89 per 1,000 population. This PO5 1LH 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 1LH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO5 1LH, encompassing approximately 10962 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PO5 1LH area, explore the PO5 1LH Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the PO5 1LH area, visit the PO5 1LH House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (93) incidents (10.71% increase)
  • Public order: (25) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (25) incidents (38.89% increase)

PO5 1LH 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

ELM GROVE, PO5 1LH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 93 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9319.8910.71%
Public order258.480.00%
Shoplifting252.2838.89%
Anti-social behaviour182.28-30.77%
Other theft121.649.09%
Criminal damage and arson121.09-33.33%
Vehicle crime101.09150.00%
Robbery50.91150.00%
Drugs50.460.00%
Possession of weapons40.4633.33%
Burglary40.3633.33%
Bicycle theft30.3650.00%
Other crime10.27-66.67%
Theft from the person10.09-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8418.8820.00%
Anti-social behaviour267.6630.00%
Public order252.37-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson182.285.88%
Shoplifting181.6412.50%
Other theft111.6457.14%
Drugs51.00-58.33%
Vehicle crime40.46-33.33%
Possession of weapons30.36-40.00%
Other crime30.27200.00%
Burglary30.27-57.14%
Theft from the person30.270.00%
Robbery20.27-71.43%
Bicycle theft20.180.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7018.52-1.41%
Public order306.3925.00%
Anti-social behaviour202.7433.33%
Criminal damage and arson171.8213.33%
Shoplifting161.55-27.27%
Drugs121.46100.00%
Burglary71.0940.00%
Other theft70.640.00%
Robbery70.64250.00%
Vehicle crime60.6420.00%
Possession of weapons50.550.00%
Theft from the person30.460.00%
Bicycle theft20.270.00%
Other crime10.18-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7116.33-16.47%
Public order246.4871.43%
Shoplifting222.19-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson152.01-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour151.3715.38%
Other theft71.37-30.00%
Drugs60.64-25.00%
Possession of weapons50.5566.67%
Vehicle crime50.46-28.57%
Burglary50.4625.00%
Other crime20.460.00%
Robbery20.18-33.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8518.5280.85%
Shoplifting337.75120.00%
Criminal damage and arson183.0150.00%
Public order141.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour131.288.33%
Other theft101.19150.00%
Drugs80.91166.67%
Vehicle crime70.7316.67%
Burglary40.64100.00%
Possession of weapons30.3650.00%
Robbery30.270.00%
Other crime20.27-33.33%
Theft from the person20.18100.00%
Bicycle theft10.18-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4711.22-11.32%
Shoplifting154.29-34.78%
Public order141.37-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour121.28-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson121.099.09%
Vehicle crime61.09100.00%
Other theft40.55-73.33%
Other crime30.3650.00%
Drugs30.27-57.14%
Burglary20.270.00%
Possession of weapons20.180.00%
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 53 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5313.9623.26%
Shoplifting234.8343.75%
Public order152.1036.36%
Other theft151.3736.36%
Anti-social behaviour131.37-18.75%
Criminal damage and arson111.19-8.33%
Drugs71.0040.00%
Vehicle crime30.64-50.00%
Bicycle theft30.270.00%
Other crime20.270.00%
Theft from the person20.180.00%
Robbery20.180.00%
Burglary20.18-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.18-60.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4311.95-27.12%
Anti-social behaviour163.9260.00%
Shoplifting161.46-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson121.4650.00%
Public order111.0983.33%
Other theft111.0022.22%
Vehicle crime61.00-14.29%
Drugs50.5525.00%
Possession of weapons50.46400.00%
Burglary40.46-20.00%
Other crime20.36100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5912.04-18.06%
Shoplifting185.38-5.26%
Anti-social behaviour101.6466.67%
Other theft90.9112.50%
Criminal damage and arson80.82-20.00%
Vehicle crime70.7340.00%
Public order60.64-57.14%
Burglary50.55-37.50%
Drugs40.46-20.00%
Robbery20.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.09-66.67%
Other crime10.090.00%
Theft from the person10.09-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7214.1424.14%
Shoplifting196.570.00%
Public order141.7327.27%
Criminal damage and arson101.2825.00%
Other theft80.9114.29%
Burglary80.7333.33%
Anti-social behaviour60.73-57.14%
Vehicle crime50.55-50.00%
Drugs50.46-28.57%
Possession of weapons30.460.00%
Theft from the person20.270.00%
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 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5813.68-10.77%
Shoplifting195.29-34.48%
Anti-social behaviour141.73-22.22%
Public order111.28-38.89%
Vehicle crime101.00-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson80.91-33.33%
Other theft70.730.00%
Drugs70.6416.67%
Burglary60.6420.00%
Bicycle theft40.55-42.86%
Possession of weapons30.360.00%
Theft from the person20.270.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6517.060.00%
Shoplifting295.930.00%
Public order182.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour181.640.00%
Vehicle crime151.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.370.00%
Other theft71.090.00%
Bicycle theft70.640.00%
Drugs60.640.00%
Burglary50.550.00%
Robbery30.460.00%
Theft from the person20.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20247
June 20242
May 20243
March 20242
January 20242
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 800 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 66.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 93 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202493
August 202484
July 202470
June 202471
May 202485
April 202447
March 202453
February 202443
January 202459
December 202372
November 202358
October 202365

A total of 207 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202425
July 202430
June 202424
May 202414
April 202414
March 202415
February 202411
January 20246
December 202314
November 202311
October 202318

A total of 108 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202411
July 20247
June 20247
May 202410
April 20244
March 202415
February 202411
January 20249
December 20238
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 84 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
July 20246
June 20245
May 20247
April 20246
March 20243
February 20246
January 20247
December 20235
November 202310
October 202315

A total of 153 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202418
July 202417
June 202415
May 202418
April 202412
March 202411
February 202412
January 20248
December 202310
November 20238
October 202312

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 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 202412
June 20246
May 20248
April 20243
March 20247
February 20245
January 20244
December 20235
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 55 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20247
June 20245
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20245
December 20238
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 181 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202426
July 202420
June 202415
May 202413
April 202412
March 202413
February 202416
January 202410
December 20236
November 202314
October 202318

A total of 253 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202418
July 202416
June 202422
May 202433
April 202415
March 202423
February 202416
January 202418
December 202319
November 202319
October 202329

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 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 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 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 19 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 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 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PO5 1LH 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. Worcester Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order2
  • 10. Milverton Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Belmont Place
    Total6
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Outram Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 13. Dunsmore Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 14. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Victoria Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. St Bartholomew'S Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 20. Elm Grove
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Warwick Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 22. Eldon Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Mosaic Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Margate Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 25. Wilton Place
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Marmion Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. St Ursula Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 28. B2151
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 29. Yarborough Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Crabbe Court
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1