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

Overview of Crime in PO5 1PX

VICTORIA ROAD NORTH, PO5 1PX, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 156 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.77 per 1,000 population. This PO5 1PX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PO5 postcode area, which has experienced 474 crimes and a crime rate of 16.96 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PO5 1PX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO5 1PX, encompassing approximately 10563 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (53) incidents (-7.02% decrease)
  • Public order: (21) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (150.00% increase)

PO5 1PX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stafford Road with total crimes: 27
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • B2154 with total crimes: 9

VICTORIA ROAD NORTH, PO5 1PX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5314.77-7.02%
Public order215.0216.67%
Anti-social behaviour201.99150.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.89-8.33%
Shoplifting101.04-23.08%
Vehicle crime80.9560.00%
Drugs80.76166.67%
Other theft70.7675.00%
Burglary60.6620.00%
Robbery60.57500.00%
Possession of weapons40.5733.33%
Bicycle theft20.380.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5712.31-17.39%
Public order185.40125.00%
Shoplifting131.7018.18%
Criminal damage and arson121.23-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour81.14-42.86%
Vehicle crime50.76-44.44%
Burglary50.4766.67%
Other theft40.47-55.56%
Drugs30.38-50.00%
Possession of weapons30.2850.00%
Robbery10.28-50.00%
Other crime10.09-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6914.7786.49%
Criminal damage and arson186.5312.50%
Anti-social behaviour141.707.69%
Shoplifting111.330.00%
Vehicle crime91.0480.00%
Other theft90.85200.00%
Public order80.85-38.46%
Drugs60.76200.00%
Burglary30.570.00%
Other crime30.280.00%
Possession of weapons20.280.00%
Theft from the person20.190.00%
Robbery20.190.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3710.41-30.19%
Criminal damage and arson163.5045.45%
Anti-social behaviour131.5144.44%
Public order131.230.00%
Shoplifting111.23-26.67%
Vehicle crime51.04150.00%
Burglary30.4750.00%
Other crime30.280.00%
Other theft30.28-66.67%
Drugs20.28-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.19100.00%
Bicycle theft20.19100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5311.938.16%
Shoplifting155.02-6.25%
Public order131.4218.18%
Criminal damage and arson111.2337.50%
Other theft91.0480.00%
Anti-social behaviour90.85-43.75%
Drugs50.85-50.00%
Other crime30.470.00%
Vehicle crime20.28-71.43%
Theft from the person20.190.00%
Burglary20.19-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.19-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.090.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4912.50-16.95%
Anti-social behaviour164.64128.57%
Shoplifting161.51-51.52%
Public order111.5122.22%
Drugs101.04900.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.95300.00%
Vehicle crime70.760.00%
Burglary60.6650.00%
Other theft50.57-44.44%
Possession of weapons40.47300.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5913.1618.00%
Shoplifting335.5973.68%
Public order93.12-40.00%
Other theft90.8512.50%
Vehicle crime70.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour70.66-12.50%
Burglary40.660.00%
Robbery40.3833.33%
Other crime20.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.19-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.19-80.00%
Drugs10.09-83.33%
Theft from the person10.090.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5012.5911.11%
Shoplifting194.73171.43%
Public order151.8036.36%
Anti-social behaviour81.42-27.27%
Other theft80.76-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.76-22.22%
Vehicle crime70.66-61.11%
Drugs60.66-25.00%
Possession of weapons50.570.00%
Burglary40.47-33.33%
Robbery30.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.28-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4512.50-18.18%
Vehicle crime184.2650.00%
Anti-social behaviour111.7037.50%
Public order111.04-8.33%
Other theft101.0466.67%
Criminal damage and arson90.95-25.00%
Drugs80.8560.00%
Shoplifting70.760.00%
Burglary60.66100.00%
Bicycle theft30.57-50.00%
Other crime20.28100.00%
Theft from the person20.190.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5512.59-6.78%
Criminal damage and arson125.2133.33%
Public order121.14-40.00%
Vehicle crime121.1420.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.14-63.64%
Shoplifting70.76-63.16%
Other theft60.660.00%
Bicycle theft60.570.00%
Drugs50.570.00%
Robbery50.470.00%
Burglary30.47-57.14%
Other crime10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.09-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5915.7225.53%
Anti-social behaviour225.5969.23%
Public order202.0825.00%
Shoplifting191.89137.50%
Vehicle crime101.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.95-10.00%
Burglary70.850.00%
Other theft60.66100.00%
Drugs50.570.00%
Theft from the person40.47100.00%
Possession of weapons40.38-20.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4711.55-7.84%
Public order164.45-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour131.51-43.48%
Vehicle crime101.2366.67%
Criminal damage and arson100.95-16.67%
Shoplifting80.95-79.49%
Drugs50.7625.00%
Possession of weapons50.47-16.67%
Other theft30.47-40.00%
Theft from the person20.280.00%
Robbery10.19-75.00%
Other crime10.090.00%
Bicycle theft10.090.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5116.760.00%
Shoplifting394.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour233.690.00%
Public order202.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.890.00%
Vehicle crime61.140.00%
Possession of weapons60.570.00%
Other theft50.570.00%
Robbery40.470.00%
Drugs40.380.00%
Burglary30.380.00%
Theft from the person20.280.00%
Other crime10.190.00%
Bicycle theft10.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 84 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.46 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20244
May 20249
April 20243
March 20249
February 20245
January 20249
December 20238
November 202310
October 20236
September 20236
August 20233
July 20235

A total of 684 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 52.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202453
June 202457
May 202469
April 202437
March 202453
February 202449
January 202459
December 202350
November 202345
October 202355
September 202359
August 202347
July 202351

A total of 137 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.54 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 202412
May 202418
April 202416
March 202411
February 20248
January 20242
December 20237
November 20239
October 202312
September 20239
August 202310
July 202312

A total of 187 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202421
June 202418
May 20248
April 202413
March 202413
February 202411
January 20249
December 202315
November 202311
October 202312
September 202320
August 202316
July 202320

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20236
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20245
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20246
January 20244
December 20234
November 20236
October 20233
September 20237
July 20233

A total of 172 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.23 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202420
June 20248
May 202414
April 202413
March 20249
February 202416
January 20247
December 20238
November 202311
October 20238
September 202322
August 202313
July 202323

A total of 106 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.15 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20245
May 20249
April 20245
March 20242
February 20247
January 20247
December 20237
November 202318
October 202312
September 202310
August 202310
July 20236

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20241
May 20242
January 20244
December 20233
October 20235
August 20231
July 20234

A total of 68 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20243
May 20246
April 20242
March 20245
February 202410
January 20241
December 20236
November 20238
October 20235
September 20235
August 20235
July 20234

A total of 208 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 202413
May 202411
April 202411
March 202415
February 202416
January 202433
December 202319
November 20237
October 20237
September 202319
August 20238
July 202339

A total of 38 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20235
October 20231
September 20234
August 20235
July 20236

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20242
January 20241
November 20232
September 20234
August 20232
July 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Stafford Road
    Total27
    Violence and sexual offences13
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order3
    Drugs2
    Possession of weapons2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total12
    Shoplifting8
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 3. B2154
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order3
    Burglary1
  • 4. Warwick Crescent
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Belmont Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. B2151
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 7. Worcester Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Grove Road North
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Milverton Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. St Andrews Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Outram Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
  • 12. Inglis Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 13. Wish Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Cavendish Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Elm Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 17. Montgomerie Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 18. Britannia Road North
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Fawcett Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 20. Cleveland Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Chelsea Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
  • 22. St Bartholomew'S Gardens
    Total3
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. St Ursula Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Cross Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. St Davids Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 26. Lorne Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 27. Victoria Grove
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Hendy Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 29. Lower Forbury Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Aldwell Street
    Total1
    Public order1