VICTORIA GROVE, PO5 1NF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO5 1NF

VICTORIA GROVE, PO5 1NF, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 165 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.73 per 1,000 population. This PO5 1NF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PO5 postcode area, which has experienced 508 crimes and a crime rate of 18.18 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PO5 1NF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO5 1NF, encompassing approximately 7960 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (54) incidents (17.39% increase)
  • Public order: (21) incidents (10.53% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (-5.88% decrease)

PO5 1NF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 15
  • Stafford Road with total crimes: 14
  • Wish Place with total crimes: 9

VICTORIA GROVE, PO5 1NF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5420.7317.39%
Public order216.7810.53%
Anti-social behaviour162.64-5.88%
Criminal damage and arson142.017.69%
Shoplifting141.7655.56%
Other theft131.76160.00%
Drugs81.6314.29%
Burglary51.00150.00%
Bicycle theft50.63400.00%
Possession of weapons40.630.00%
Vehicle crime40.50-55.56%
Theft from the person30.500.00%
Robbery20.380.00%
Other crime20.250.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4616.83-22.03%
Public order195.7846.15%
Anti-social behaviour172.39142.86%
Criminal damage and arson132.14160.00%
Vehicle crime91.6380.00%
Shoplifting91.13-30.77%
Drugs71.1340.00%
Other theft50.8866.67%
Possession of weapons40.63300.00%
Burglary20.50-33.33%
Robbery20.25100.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5914.5713.46%
Public order137.4144.44%
Shoplifting131.638.33%
Anti-social behaviour71.63-36.36%
Vehicle crime50.880.00%
Drugs50.6366.67%
Criminal damage and arson50.63-58.33%
Other theft30.63-25.00%
Burglary30.380.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Other crime10.13-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5214.8236.84%
Criminal damage and arson126.5350.00%
Shoplifting121.5120.00%
Anti-social behaviour111.5122.22%
Public order91.3812.50%
Vehicle crime51.13-16.67%
Other theft40.63-33.33%
Burglary30.50-40.00%
Other crime30.380.00%
Drugs30.3850.00%
Theft from the person20.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Robbery10.130.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3812.31-19.15%
Shoplifting104.77-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour91.26-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson81.1360.00%
Public order81.00-27.27%
Other theft61.00-14.29%
Vehicle crime60.75100.00%
Burglary50.7525.00%
Other crime30.63200.00%
Drugs20.38-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.25100.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4713.5730.56%
Shoplifting125.90-36.84%
Anti-social behaviour111.510.00%
Public order111.3837.50%
Other theft71.3875.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.880.00%
Drugs50.63-50.00%
Burglary40.63-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.50-50.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.13-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3613.44-23.40%
Shoplifting194.52-44.12%
Anti-social behaviour112.3937.50%
Drugs101.38400.00%
Public order81.26-11.11%
Vehicle crime61.000.00%
Burglary50.75150.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.63400.00%
Other theft40.630.00%
Possession of weapons30.50200.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4715.074.44%
Shoplifting345.9070.00%
Public order94.27-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.1333.33%
Vehicle crime61.00-25.00%
Other theft40.75-20.00%
Robbery40.500.00%
Burglary20.50-33.33%
Drugs20.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.25-75.00%
Other crime10.130.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.13-83.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4514.3225.00%
Shoplifting205.65400.00%
Public order102.510.00%
Vehicle crime81.26-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour61.00-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson60.750.00%
Other theft50.75-44.44%
Possession of weapons40.630.00%
Robbery40.500.00%
Burglary30.50-50.00%
Drugs20.38-77.78%
Bicycle theft10.25-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3613.190.00%
Vehicle crime144.5275.00%
Public order101.7642.86%
Drugs91.26125.00%
Other theft91.1380.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.13-12.50%
Burglary60.88200.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.75-53.85%
Shoplifting40.75-55.56%
Bicycle theft20.50-60.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3612.94-26.53%
Criminal damage and arson134.52116.67%
Shoplifting91.63-59.09%
Anti-social behaviour81.13-57.89%
Vehicle crime81.0014.29%
Public order71.00-56.25%
Bicycle theft50.88400.00%
Other theft50.630.00%
Drugs40.63-20.00%
Robbery30.500.00%
Burglary20.38-71.43%
Possession of weapons20.25-33.33%
Other crime10.250.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4917.840.00%
Shoplifting226.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour192.760.00%
Public order162.390.00%
Vehicle crime72.010.00%
Burglary70.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.880.00%
Drugs50.750.00%
Other theft50.630.00%
Possession of weapons30.630.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 545 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 45.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202454
July 202446
June 202459
May 202452
April 202438
March 202447
February 202436
January 202447
December 202345
November 202336
October 202336
September 202349

A total of 62 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20247
June 20245
May 20243
April 20242
March 20245
February 202410
January 20242
December 20232
November 20239
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20245
March 20244
February 20245
January 20242
December 20233
November 20236
October 20232
September 20237

A total of 25 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20234
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 141 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202421
July 202419
June 202413
May 20249
April 20248
March 202411
February 20248
January 20249
December 202310
November 202310
October 20237
September 202316

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
May 20242
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 94 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
July 202413
June 20245
May 202412
April 20248
March 20245
February 20245
January 20241
December 20236
November 20236
October 202313
September 20236

A total of 70 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 20245
June 20243
May 20244
April 20246
March 20247
February 20244
January 20244
December 20235
November 20239
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 130 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.83 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202416
July 202417
June 20247
May 202411
April 20249
March 202411
February 202411
January 20248
December 20236
November 20237
October 20238
September 202319

A total of 81 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20249
June 20245
May 20245
April 20246
March 20243
February 20246
January 20246
December 20238
November 202314
October 20238
September 20237

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
April 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 178 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
July 20249
June 202413
May 202412
April 202410
March 202412
February 202419
January 202434
December 202320
November 20234
October 20239
September 202322

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
January 20244
December 20234
October 20233

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PO5 1NF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total15
    Shoplifting11
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Stafford Road
    Total14
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Wish Place
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Outram Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. B2154
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total7
    Other theft4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. St Ursula Grove
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. Chetwynd Road
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Wyndcliffe Road
    Total6
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. B2151
    Total6
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 11. St Andrews Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 12. Albert Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Albert Grove
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 14. Victoria Road North
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Shanklin Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 16. Oxford Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Leopold Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 18. Nelson Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other crime1
  • 19. St Bartholomew'S Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Hendy Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Britannia Road North
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Inglis Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Lawrence Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. Boulton Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Graham Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 26. Beatrice Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 27. St Vincent Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 28. Theatre Mews
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Napier Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Victoria Road South
    Total2
    Public order2