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

Overview of Crime in PO5 1LW

ELM GROVE, PO5 1LW, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 191 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.78 per 1,000 population. This PO5 1LW 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 1LW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO5 1LW, encompassing approximately 10740 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (89) incidents (5.95% increase)
  • Public order: (24) incidents (4.35% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

PO5 1LW 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 1LW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 89 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8917.785.95%
Public order248.294.35%
Anti-social behaviour162.23-33.33%
Shoplifting151.490.00%
Other theft121.4020.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.12-44.44%
Vehicle crime80.93100.00%
Drugs40.74-20.00%
Robbery30.3750.00%
Bicycle theft30.2850.00%
Possession of weapons30.2850.00%
Burglary20.280.00%
Other crime10.19-66.67%
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 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8418.3427.27%
Anti-social behaviour247.8226.32%
Public order232.23-17.86%
Criminal damage and arson182.1420.00%
Shoplifting151.68-6.25%
Other theft101.4042.86%
Drugs50.93-58.33%
Vehicle crime40.47-33.33%
Other crime30.37200.00%
Theft from the person30.280.00%
Burglary20.28-71.43%
Robbery20.19-71.43%
Bicycle theft20.190.00%
Possession of weapons20.19-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6617.97-2.94%
Public order286.1427.27%
Anti-social behaviour192.6158.33%
Shoplifting161.77-23.81%
Criminal damage and arson151.4915.38%
Drugs121.40100.00%
Burglary71.1240.00%
Other theft70.650.00%
Robbery70.65250.00%
Vehicle crime60.6520.00%
Possession of weapons40.56-20.00%
Theft from the person30.370.00%
Bicycle theft20.280.00%
Other crime10.19-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6815.64-15.00%
Public order226.3357.14%
Shoplifting212.05-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson131.96-23.53%
Anti-social behaviour121.210.00%
Other theft71.12-22.22%
Drugs60.65-14.29%
Possession of weapons50.56150.00%
Vehicle crime50.47-37.50%
Burglary50.4725.00%
Other crime20.470.00%
Robbery20.19-33.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8017.7877.78%
Shoplifting307.45114.29%
Criminal damage and arson172.7988.89%
Public order141.5816.67%
Anti-social behaviour121.300.00%
Other theft91.12125.00%
Vehicle crime80.8414.29%
Drugs70.74250.00%
Burglary40.65100.00%
Robbery30.370.00%
Other crime20.28-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.190.00%
Theft from the person20.19100.00%
Bicycle theft10.19-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4510.71-15.09%
Shoplifting144.19-39.13%
Anti-social behaviour121.309.09%
Public order121.12-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson91.120.00%
Vehicle crime70.84133.33%
Other theft40.65-73.33%
Other crime30.3750.00%
Burglary20.280.00%
Drugs20.19-71.43%
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 53 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5313.6923.26%
Shoplifting234.9343.75%
Other theft152.1450.00%
Public order131.4044.44%
Anti-social behaviour111.21-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson91.02-18.18%
Drugs70.8416.67%
Vehicle crime30.65-50.00%
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 43 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4311.64-23.21%
Shoplifting164.00-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour151.4987.50%
Criminal damage and arson111.4037.50%
Other theft101.020.00%
Public order90.9350.00%
Drugs60.8450.00%
Vehicle crime60.56-25.00%
Possession of weapons50.56400.00%
Burglary40.47-20.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5612.01-18.84%
Shoplifting185.210.00%
Other theft101.6842.86%
Anti-social behaviour80.9333.33%
Criminal damage and arson80.74-11.11%
Vehicle crime80.7433.33%
Public order60.74-57.14%
Burglary50.56-37.50%
Drugs40.47-20.00%
Robbery20.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%
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 69 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6913.9727.78%
Shoplifting186.420.00%
Public order141.6840.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.3012.50%
Burglary80.8433.33%
Other theft70.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.65-53.85%
Vehicle crime60.56-40.00%
Drugs50.56-28.57%
Possession of weapons30.470.00%
Theft from the person20.280.00%
Robbery20.190.00%
Bicycle theft10.19-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5413.31-10.00%
Shoplifting185.03-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour131.68-27.78%
Vehicle crime101.21-37.50%
Public order100.93-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson80.93-27.27%
Other theft70.7416.67%
Drugs70.6516.67%
Burglary60.6520.00%
Bicycle theft40.56-42.86%
Possession of weapons30.37200.00%
Theft from the person20.280.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6016.010.00%
Shoplifting215.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour181.960.00%
Public order161.680.00%
Vehicle crime161.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.490.00%
Bicycle theft71.020.00%
Other theft60.650.00%
Drugs60.560.00%
Burglary50.560.00%
Robbery30.470.00%
Theft from the person20.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

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 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202423
July 202428
June 202422
May 202414
April 202412
March 202413
February 20249
January 20246
December 202314
November 202310
October 202316

A total of 767 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 63.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 89 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202489
August 202484
July 202466
June 202468
May 202480
April 202445
March 202453
February 202443
January 202456
December 202369
November 202354
October 202360

A total of 104 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202410
July 20247
June 20247
May 20249
April 20244
March 202415
February 202410
January 202410
December 20237
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 87 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 20246
June 20245
May 20248
April 20247
March 20243
February 20246
January 20248
December 20236
November 202310
October 202316

A total of 166 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202424
July 202419
June 202412
May 202412
April 202412
March 202411
February 202415
January 20248
December 20236
November 202313
October 202318

A total of 138 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202418
July 202415
June 202413
May 202417
April 20249
March 20249
February 202411
January 20248
December 20239
November 20238
October 202311

A total of 225 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202415
July 202416
June 202421
May 202430
April 202414
March 202423
February 202416
January 202418
December 202318
November 202318
October 202321

A total of 71 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 202412
June 20246
May 20247
April 20242
March 20247
February 20246
January 20244
December 20235
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 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 20242
December 20232
October 20233

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 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 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
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 33 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

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 1LW 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. 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. 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. Dunsmore Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 13. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Supermarket
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 15. Hereford Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 16. Victoria Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. St Bartholomew'S Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 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. Mosaic Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Margate Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 22. Wilton Place
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Marmion Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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. Crabbe Court
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Grove Road North
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Victoria Road South
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Hillborough Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2