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

Overview of Crime in PO5 1LP

ELM GROVE, PO5 1LP, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 187 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.42 per 1,000 population. This PO5 1LP 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 1LP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO5 1LP, encompassing approximately 10731 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (80) incidents (6.67% increase)
  • Public order: (24) incidents (4.35% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (-10.53% decrease)

PO5 1LP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stafford Road with total crimes: 17
  • Richmond Place with total crimes: 13
  • Ockendon Close with total crimes: 10

ELM GROVE, PO5 1LP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8017.426.67%
Public order247.454.35%
Shoplifting172.24-10.53%
Anti-social behaviour161.58-15.79%
Other theft121.4920.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.12-41.18%
Vehicle crime80.93100.00%
Drugs40.75-20.00%
Possession of weapons40.3733.33%
Burglary40.3733.33%
Robbery30.3750.00%
Bicycle theft30.280.00%
Other crime10.28-66.67%
Theft from the person10.09-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7517.8019.05%
Public order236.99-11.54%
Shoplifting192.1411.76%
Anti-social behaviour191.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson171.7730.77%
Other theft101.5825.00%
Theft from the person50.9366.67%
Drugs50.47-54.55%
Vehicle crime40.47-33.33%
Other crime30.370.00%
Burglary30.28-50.00%
Possession of weapons30.280.00%
Bicycle theft30.2850.00%
Robbery20.28-71.43%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6317.156.78%
Public order265.8723.81%
Anti-social behaviour192.4272.73%
Shoplifting171.77-29.17%
Criminal damage and arson131.5818.18%
Drugs111.21120.00%
Other theft81.0233.33%
Robbery70.75250.00%
Burglary60.6520.00%
Vehicle crime60.5620.00%
Theft from the person30.560.00%
Possession of weapons30.2850.00%
Bicycle theft20.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5914.16-13.24%
Shoplifting245.50-20.00%
Public order212.2461.54%
Anti-social behaviour111.96-31.25%
Criminal damage and arson111.02-21.43%
Other theft61.0220.00%
Vehicle crime50.56-37.50%
Drugs50.47-16.67%
Burglary50.4725.00%
Possession of weapons20.47100.00%
Robbery20.19-33.33%
Other crime10.19-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6816.2178.95%
Shoplifting306.3450.00%
Anti-social behaviour162.806.67%
Criminal damage and arson141.4975.00%
Public order131.308.33%
Vehicle crime81.2133.33%
Drugs60.75200.00%
Other theft50.5625.00%
Burglary40.47100.00%
Other crime30.370.00%
Robbery30.280.00%
Theft from the person20.28100.00%
Bicycle theft10.19-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.09-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3810.72-35.59%
Shoplifting203.54-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour151.8615.38%
Public order121.40-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson81.12-20.00%
Vehicle crime60.75100.00%
Other theft40.56-71.43%
Other crime30.3750.00%
Burglary20.280.00%
Drugs20.19-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.190.00%
Bicycle theft20.19-33.33%
Theft from the person10.19-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5915.0051.28%
Shoplifting325.5028.00%
Other theft142.9855.56%
Anti-social behaviour131.30-18.75%
Public order131.2118.18%
Criminal damage and arson101.2111.11%
Drugs40.93-42.86%
Vehicle crime30.37-50.00%
Bicycle theft30.280.00%
Other crime20.280.00%
Theft from the person20.190.00%
Robbery20.190.00%
Burglary20.19-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.19-60.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3912.21-23.53%
Shoplifting253.63-43.18%
Anti-social behaviour162.33128.57%
Public order111.4983.33%
Other theft91.0212.50%
Criminal damage and arson90.8450.00%
Drugs70.84600.00%
Vehicle crime60.65-25.00%
Possession of weapons50.560.00%
Burglary40.4733.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5113.05-15.00%
Shoplifting444.7551.72%
Vehicle crime84.1033.33%
Other theft80.7533.33%
Anti-social behaviour70.7575.00%
Public order60.65-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson60.56-33.33%
Robbery40.56-20.00%
Burglary30.37-57.14%
Other crime10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.09-50.00%
Drugs10.09-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6014.2662.16%
Shoplifting295.5961.11%
Public order162.7033.33%
Criminal damage and arson91.4928.57%
Burglary70.8440.00%
Other theft60.650.00%
Vehicle crime60.56-45.45%
Drugs50.56-37.50%
Robbery50.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.47-60.00%
Possession of weapons30.37200.00%
Theft from the person20.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.19-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3711.46-32.73%
Shoplifting183.45-10.00%
Public order121.68-14.29%
Vehicle crime111.12-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour101.02-28.57%
Drugs80.9333.33%
Criminal damage and arson70.75-12.50%
Other theft60.6520.00%
Burglary50.5625.00%
Bicycle theft40.47-42.86%
Other crime20.37100.00%
Theft from the person20.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5514.440.00%
Shoplifting205.120.00%
Vehicle crime141.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour141.300.00%
Public order141.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.300.00%
Bicycle theft70.750.00%
Drugs60.650.00%
Other theft50.560.00%
Burglary40.470.00%
Robbery40.370.00%
Theft from the person20.370.00%
Other crime10.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 191 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202423
July 202426
June 202421
May 202413
April 202412
March 202413
February 202411
January 20246
December 202316
November 202312
October 202314

A total of 684 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 57.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202480
August 202475
July 202463
June 202459
May 202468
April 202438
March 202459
February 202439
January 202451
December 202360
November 202337
October 202355

A total of 93 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202410
July 20248
June 20246
May 20245
April 20244
March 202414
February 20249
January 20248
December 20236
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 85 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 20246
June 20245
May 20248
April 20246
March 20243
February 20246
January 20248
December 20236
November 202311
October 202314

A total of 160 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202419
July 202419
June 202411
May 202416
April 202415
March 202413
February 202416
January 20247
December 20234
November 202310
October 202314

A total of 122 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202417
July 202413
June 202411
May 202414
April 20248
March 202410
February 20249
January 20246
December 20239
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 295 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.58 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202419
July 202417
June 202424
May 202430
April 202420
March 202432
February 202425
January 202444
December 202329
November 202318
October 202320

A total of 64 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 202411
June 20245
May 20246
April 20242
March 20244
February 20247
January 20241
December 20235
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 32 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20247
June 20242
May 20243
March 20242
January 20244
December 20235
October 20234

A total of 26 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 27 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20245
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 49 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20246
June 20245
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20243
December 20237
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 21 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
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 1LP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Stafford Road
    Total17
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Public order4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Richmond Place
    Total13
    Shoplifting5
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Possession of weapons2
  • 3. Ockendon Close
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 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. Tonbridge Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Worcester Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order2
  • 9. Milverton Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Belmont Place
    Total6
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Outram Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 12. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Victoria Road North
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Hereford Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 15. Victoria Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. St Bartholomew'S Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 17. Elm Grove
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Warwick Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 19. Mosaic Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Margate Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 21. Wilton Place
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Duncan Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Theatre Mews
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 24. Marmion Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. St Ursula Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 26. B2151
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 27. Yarborough Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Crabbe Court
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Grove Road North
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Victoria Road South
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1