PO5 1PH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO5 1PH

PO5 1PH, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 155 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.72 per 1,000 population. This PO5 1PH 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 1PH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO5 1PH, encompassing approximately 10530 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (71) incidents (12.70% increase)
  • Public order: (19) incidents (5.56% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-12.50% decrease)

PO5 1PH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stafford Road with total crimes: 17
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • B2154 with total crimes: 9

PO5 1PH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7114.7212.70%
Public order196.745.56%
Anti-social behaviour141.80-12.50%
Vehicle crime91.33200.00%
Other theft70.85-46.15%
Drugs70.6640.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.66-50.00%
Shoplifting60.66-45.45%
Burglary60.5750.00%
Bicycle theft30.570.00%
Robbery20.280.00%
Possession of weapons20.19-50.00%
Other crime10.190.00%
Theft from the person10.09-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6315.2926.00%
Public order185.985.88%
Anti-social behaviour161.71-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson141.5255.56%
Other theft131.33225.00%
Shoplifting111.2337.50%
Drugs51.04-28.57%
Theft from the person40.470.00%
Burglary40.380.00%
Possession of weapons40.3833.33%
Vehicle crime30.38-57.14%
Bicycle theft30.28200.00%
Robbery20.28-66.67%
Other crime10.190.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5012.92-7.41%
Anti-social behaviour204.75300.00%
Public order171.9041.67%
Criminal damage and arson91.610.00%
Shoplifting80.850.00%
Vehicle crime70.7675.00%
Drugs70.66250.00%
Robbery60.66200.00%
Burglary40.57-33.33%
Other theft40.380.00%
Possession of weapons30.3850.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5410.351.89%
Public order125.1350.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.14-25.00%
Shoplifting80.8514.29%
Burglary60.76100.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.57-64.29%
Other theft40.470.00%
Vehicle crime40.38-42.86%
Drugs20.38-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.19100.00%
Robbery20.190.00%
Other crime10.19-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5311.4982.76%
Anti-social behaviour145.0340.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.3350.00%
Public order81.14-20.00%
Vehicle crime70.7640.00%
Shoplifting70.66-30.00%
Drugs50.66400.00%
Other theft40.4733.33%
Burglary30.38200.00%
Other crime30.280.00%
Theft from the person20.280.00%
Robbery20.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.19-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences297.98-46.30%
Public order102.75-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour100.9511.11%
Shoplifting100.95-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson80.95-11.11%
Vehicle crime50.76400.00%
Other crime30.47200.00%
Other theft30.28-62.50%
Possession of weapons20.28100.00%
Bicycle theft20.19100.00%
Drugs10.19-75.00%
Burglary10.09-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5411.2120.00%
Shoplifting145.137.69%
Public order121.3333.33%
Criminal damage and arson91.1480.00%
Anti-social behaviour90.85-25.00%
Other theft80.8560.00%
Drugs40.76-50.00%
Theft from the person20.380.00%
Burglary20.19-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.19-85.71%
Other crime10.090.00%
Possession of weapons10.09-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.090.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4510.92-18.18%
Shoplifting134.27-60.61%
Anti-social behaviour121.2371.43%
Public order91.1428.57%
Drugs80.850.00%
Vehicle crime70.76-12.50%
Burglary60.66200.00%
Other theft50.57-37.50%
Possession of weapons50.47400.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.47150.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5512.3519.57%
Shoplifting335.2294.12%
Vehicle crime83.1333.33%
Other theft80.7614.29%
Public order70.76-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour70.6616.67%
Robbery40.6633.33%
Burglary20.38-50.00%
Other crime20.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.19-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.19-75.00%
Theft from the person10.090.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4611.2115.00%
Shoplifting174.37240.00%
Public order121.610.00%
Other theft71.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.66-12.50%
Vehicle crime60.66-53.85%
Anti-social behaviour60.57-33.33%
Drugs50.57-28.57%
Possession of weapons40.470.00%
Burglary40.38-33.33%
Robbery30.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.28-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4010.545.26%
Vehicle crime133.800.00%
Public order121.2333.33%
Anti-social behaviour91.1412.50%
Criminal damage and arson80.85-11.11%
Drugs70.7675.00%
Other theft70.6640.00%
Burglary60.66500.00%
Shoplifting50.57-28.57%
Bicycle theft20.47-71.43%
Other crime10.190.00%
Theft from the person10.090.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3810.160.00%
Vehicle crime133.610.00%
Public order91.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour80.850.00%
Shoplifting70.760.00%
Bicycle theft70.660.00%
Other theft50.660.00%
Drugs40.470.00%
Robbery40.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%
Burglary10.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 75 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202413
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243
March 20248
February 20245
January 20248
December 20237
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 83 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
July 20247
June 20244
May 20247
April 20245
March 20241
February 20247
January 20248
December 20236
November 202313
October 202313

A total of 145 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202418
July 202417
June 202412
May 20248
April 202410
March 202412
February 20249
January 20247
December 202312
November 202312
October 20239

A total of 598 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 49.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202471
August 202463
July 202450
June 202454
May 202453
April 202429
March 202454
February 202445
January 202455
December 202346
November 202340
October 202338

A total of 55 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 20247
June 20242
May 20245
April 20241
March 20244
February 20248
December 20235
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 25 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20246
June 20242
May 20242
January 20244
December 20233
October 20234

A total of 130 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202416
July 202420
June 20245
May 202414
April 202410
March 20249
February 202412
January 20247
December 20236
November 20239
October 20238

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
April 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20237

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

A total of 139 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.58 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202411
July 20248
June 20248
May 20247
April 202410
March 202414
February 202413
January 202433
December 202317
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20244
June 20246
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20246
January 20242
December 20234
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 99 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202414
July 20249
June 20249
May 202412
April 20248
March 20249
February 20245
January 20242
December 20237
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 26 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20245
January 20241
December 20234
October 20231

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
May 20242
March 20242
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Stafford Road
    Total17
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Public order4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 3. B2154
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Worcester Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order2
  • 5. Milverton Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Belmont Place
    Total6
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Outram Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 8. Wish Place
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Victoria Road North
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Hereford Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 12. Victoria Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. St Bartholomew'S Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 14. Elm Grove
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Mosaic Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Margate Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 17. Lawrence Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 18. Wilton Place
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Duncan Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Theatre Mews
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 21. Marmion Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. St Ursula Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 23. B2151
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 24. Crabbe Court
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Grove Road North
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Bailey'S Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Victoria Road South
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Hillborough Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 29. Albany Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 30. Chelsea Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1