VICTORIA ROAD NORTH, PO5 1PP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO5 1PP

VICTORIA ROAD NORTH, PO5 1PP, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 176 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.66 per 1,000 population. This PO5 1PP 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 1PP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO5 1PP, encompassing approximately 9964 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (77) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (-35.48% decrease)
  • Public order: (18) incidents (-14.29% decrease)

PO5 1PP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stafford Road with total crimes: 14
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Quinton Close with total crimes: 10

VICTORIA ROAD NORTH, PO5 1PP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7717.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour207.73-35.48%
Public order182.01-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson151.8166.67%
Shoplifting91.5112.50%
Vehicle crime60.90-14.29%
Robbery50.6025.00%
Possession of weapons50.500.00%
Drugs50.50-37.50%
Theft from the person40.50300.00%
Bicycle theft40.40100.00%
Other theft30.40-57.14%
Burglary30.30-57.14%
Other crime20.30100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7718.8722.22%
Anti-social behaviour317.73210.00%
Public order213.1131.25%
Criminal damage and arson92.11-25.00%
Drugs80.9060.00%
Shoplifting80.80-11.11%
Other theft70.8040.00%
Burglary70.700.00%
Vehicle crime70.70-12.50%
Possession of weapons50.70-28.57%
Robbery40.50100.00%
Bicycle theft20.400.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Other crime10.10-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6313.95-3.08%
Public order166.3277.78%
Criminal damage and arson121.61-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour101.20-37.50%
Shoplifting91.000.00%
Vehicle crime80.9033.33%
Possession of weapons70.8075.00%
Drugs50.70-44.44%
Other theft50.50-61.54%
Other crime20.50-60.00%
Robbery20.20100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6515.7666.67%
Criminal damage and arson166.52-15.79%
Anti-social behaviour161.6133.33%
Other theft131.61550.00%
Drugs91.3028.57%
Public order90.900.00%
Shoplifting90.90200.00%
Vehicle crime60.9050.00%
Other crime50.6066.67%
Possession of weapons40.500.00%
Burglary30.400.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3910.74-26.42%
Criminal damage and arson193.9126.67%
Anti-social behaviour121.910.00%
Public order91.2028.57%
Drugs70.90-30.00%
Possession of weapons40.70300.00%
Vehicle crime40.4033.33%
Burglary30.4050.00%
Other crime30.30-25.00%
Shoplifting30.30-40.00%
Other theft20.30-75.00%
Bicycle theft20.200.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5312.44-3.64%
Criminal damage and arson155.3287.50%
Anti-social behaviour121.51-25.00%
Drugs101.2042.86%
Other theft81.0014.29%
Public order70.80-58.82%
Shoplifting50.70-16.67%
Other crime40.50300.00%
Vehicle crime30.40-50.00%
Theft from the person20.300.00%
Bicycle theft20.200.00%
Burglary20.20-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.20-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5513.15-15.38%
Public order175.5288.89%
Anti-social behaviour161.71166.67%
Criminal damage and arson81.6160.00%
Drugs70.8040.00%
Other theft70.70-22.22%
Vehicle crime60.70-14.29%
Shoplifting60.60-14.29%
Burglary50.60-44.44%
Possession of weapons30.50200.00%
Other crime10.30-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6513.2520.37%
Other theft96.52-18.18%
Public order90.90-10.00%
Burglary90.9080.00%
Shoplifting70.9016.67%
Vehicle crime70.7040.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.70-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson50.60-37.50%
Drugs50.500.00%
Robbery50.50400.00%
Other crime20.500.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.10-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5412.441.89%
Anti-social behaviour115.42-31.25%
Other theft111.100.00%
Public order101.1011.11%
Criminal damage and arson81.000.00%
Possession of weapons60.80500.00%
Shoplifting60.6050.00%
Drugs50.60-44.44%
Burglary50.50-37.50%
Vehicle crime50.50-61.54%
Theft from the person10.500.00%
Robbery10.10-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.10-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5313.85-17.19%
Anti-social behaviour165.3233.33%
Vehicle crime131.6144.44%
Other theft111.30175.00%
Drugs91.1028.57%
Public order90.9028.57%
Criminal damage and arson80.90-38.46%
Burglary80.80166.67%
Shoplifting40.80-33.33%
Robbery20.40-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.20-60.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Theft from the person10.100.00%
Possession of weapons10.10-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6413.6528.00%
Criminal damage and arson136.4285.71%
Anti-social behaviour121.30-47.83%
Vehicle crime91.20-10.00%
Drugs70.9016.67%
Public order70.70-58.82%
Shoplifting60.70-50.00%
Bicycle theft50.600.00%
Other theft40.50-20.00%
Robbery40.400.00%
Burglary30.4050.00%
Possession of weapons20.30-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5014.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour235.020.00%
Public order172.310.00%
Shoplifting121.710.00%
Vehicle crime101.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.000.00%
Drugs60.700.00%
Other theft50.600.00%
Possession of weapons40.500.00%
Theft from the person30.400.00%
Burglary20.300.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 715 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 59.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 77 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202477
July 202477
June 202463
May 202465
April 202439
March 202453
February 202455
January 202465
December 202354
November 202353
October 202364
September 202350

A total of 135 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202415
July 20249
June 202412
May 202416
April 202419
March 202415
February 20248
January 20245
December 20238
November 20238
October 202313
September 20237

A total of 85 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20247
June 20245
May 202413
April 20242
March 20248
February 20247
January 20249
December 202311
November 202311
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 43 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20245
June 20247
May 20244
April 20244
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20236
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 185 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202420
July 202431
June 202410
May 202416
April 202412
March 202412
February 202416
January 20246
December 202311
November 202316
October 202312
September 202323

A total of 149 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202418
July 202421
June 202416
May 20249
April 20249
March 20247
February 202417
January 20249
December 202310
November 20239
October 20237
September 202317

A total of 83 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20248
June 20245
May 20249
April 20247
March 202410
February 20247
January 20245
December 20235
November 20239
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 84 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20247
June 20248
May 20246
April 20244
March 20243
February 20246
January 20247
December 20235
November 202313
October 20239
September 202310

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
May 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20247
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20245
January 20249
December 20235
November 20238
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235

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

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20248
June 20249
May 20249
April 20243
March 20245
February 20246
January 20247
December 20236
November 20234
October 20236
September 202312

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. 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
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total11
    Shoplifting7
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Quinton Close
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Henrietta Place
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Outram Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. B2154
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Warwick Crescent
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other crime1
  • 8. Worcester Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 9. St Ursula Grove
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 10. Somerville Court
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Milverton Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Manners Lane
    Total6
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 13. B2151
    Total6
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 14. St Andrews Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 15. Cumberland Road
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Albert Grove
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 17. Victoria Road North
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Shanklin Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 19. Eton Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. St Bartholomew'S Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Bradford Road
    Total2
    Robbery2
  • 22. River'S Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. Blackfriars Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Aldwell Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Forbury Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 26. Omega Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 27. Pain'S Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Britannia Road North
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Harrow Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 30. Northumberland Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1