BRITANNIA ROAD, PO5 1SN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO5 1SN

BRITANNIA ROAD, PO5 1SN, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 129 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.08 per 1,000 population. This PO5 1SN 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 1SN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO5 1SN, encompassing approximately 8553 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (60) incidents (1.69% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (-8.33% decrease)

PO5 1SN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Quinton Close with total crimes: 13
  • B2154 with total crimes: 9
  • Cumberland Road with total crimes: 8

BRITANNIA ROAD, PO5 1SN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6015.081.69%
Anti-social behaviour167.0133.33%
Public order111.87-8.33%
Vehicle crime81.2960.00%
Other theft70.94133.33%
Drugs50.820.00%
Burglary50.5866.67%
Criminal damage and arson50.58-68.75%
Robbery40.58-20.00%
Shoplifting30.47-40.00%
Other crime30.35200.00%
Possession of weapons10.35-75.00%
Theft from the person10.12-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5915.9013.46%
Criminal damage and arson166.90128.57%
Anti-social behaviour121.87-7.69%
Public order121.40-29.41%
Robbery51.40400.00%
Drugs50.580.00%
Vehicle crime50.58-16.67%
Shoplifting50.5825.00%
Possession of weapons40.5833.33%
Other theft30.47-40.00%
Burglary30.35-40.00%
Theft from the person30.3550.00%
Bicycle theft30.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5214.0320.93%
Public order176.0870.00%
Anti-social behaviour131.9944.44%
Criminal damage and arson71.52-22.22%
Vehicle crime60.82-25.00%
Other theft50.7025.00%
Drugs50.5825.00%
Burglary50.580.00%
Shoplifting40.58-20.00%
Possession of weapons30.47-50.00%
Theft from the person20.350.00%
Robbery10.23-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4311.81-4.44%
Public order105.0366.67%
Anti-social behaviour91.17-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.05-47.06%
Vehicle crime81.0533.33%
Possession of weapons60.9450.00%
Shoplifting50.7025.00%
Drugs40.58-50.00%
Other theft40.47-60.00%
Robbery20.47100.00%
Other crime10.23-83.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4514.1550.00%
Criminal damage and arson175.2613.33%
Anti-social behaviour121.9950.00%
Other theft101.40400.00%
Drugs81.1733.33%
Other crime60.94100.00%
Vehicle crime60.7020.00%
Public order60.70-25.00%
Possession of weapons40.700.00%
Shoplifting40.47100.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Burglary10.12-75.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3010.41-30.23%
Criminal damage and arson153.5115.38%
Anti-social behaviour81.75-20.00%
Public order80.9460.00%
Drugs60.94-14.29%
Vehicle crime50.7066.67%
Burglary40.58100.00%
Possession of weapons40.47300.00%
Other crime30.47-40.00%
Other theft20.35-66.67%
Shoplifting20.23-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.230.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4311.69-21.82%
Criminal damage and arson135.0385.71%
Anti-social behaviour101.52-33.33%
Drugs71.1775.00%
Other theft60.82100.00%
Other crime50.70400.00%
Public order50.58-66.67%
Vehicle crime30.58-50.00%
Shoplifting30.350.00%
Bicycle theft20.350.00%
Burglary20.23-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.23-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5513.453.77%
Anti-social behaviour156.43275.00%
Public order151.7566.67%
Criminal damage and arson71.75133.33%
Vehicle crime60.82-25.00%
Drugs40.7033.33%
Burglary40.47-33.33%
Other theft30.47-57.14%
Shoplifting30.35-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.35100.00%
Other crime10.23-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5312.6312.77%
Public order96.2080.00%
Vehicle crime81.0560.00%
Other theft70.94-30.00%
Burglary60.8250.00%
Other crime40.700.00%
Shoplifting40.47100.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.47-55.56%
Robbery40.47300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.47-50.00%
Drugs30.35-50.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.12-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4711.4611.90%
Other theft105.49-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour91.17-30.77%
Drugs61.05-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson60.7020.00%
Public order50.70-37.50%
Vehicle crime50.58-64.29%
Burglary40.580.00%
Possession of weapons30.470.00%
Shoplifting20.35-33.33%
Robbery10.230.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4212.98-12.50%
Vehicle crime144.9140.00%
Anti-social behaviour131.6444.44%
Other theft111.52266.67%
Drugs91.29200.00%
Public order81.0533.33%
Criminal damage and arson50.94-54.55%
Burglary40.5833.33%
Shoplifting30.4750.00%
Robbery10.35-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.12-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4812.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson115.610.00%
Vehicle crime101.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.170.00%
Public order61.050.00%
Robbery40.700.00%
Other theft30.470.00%
Burglary30.350.00%
Drugs30.350.00%
Bicycle theft30.350.00%
Shoplifting20.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 577 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 48.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202460
August 202459
July 202452
June 202443
May 202445
April 202430
March 202443
February 202455
January 202453
December 202347
November 202342
October 202348

A total of 65 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20245
June 20244
May 20248
April 20246
March 20247
February 20244
January 20243
December 20236
November 20239
October 20233

A total of 130 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202412
July 202413
June 20249
May 202412
April 20248
March 202410
February 202415
January 20244
December 20239
November 202313
October 20239

A total of 71 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20245
June 20244
May 202410
April 20242
March 20246
February 20243
January 20247
December 202310
November 202311
October 20233

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20245
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20244
January 20246
December 20234
November 20234
October 20233

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 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 20246
June 20248
May 20246
April 20245
March 20243
February 20246
January 20248
December 20235
November 202314
October 202310

A total of 114 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202416
July 20247
June 20249
May 202417
April 202415
March 202413
February 20247
January 20243
December 20236
November 20235
October 202311

A total of 23 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 112 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202412
July 202417
June 202410
May 20246
April 20248
March 20245
February 202415
January 20249
December 20235
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 40 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20241
May 20246
April 20243
March 20245
February 20241
January 20244

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
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Quinton Close
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Public order1
  • 2. B2154
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Cumberland Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Worcester Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order2
  • 5. Outram Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. River'S Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Cross Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Victoria Road North
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Shanklin Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Eton Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Somers Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
  • 15. Lower Forbury Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Margate Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 17. Northumberland Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 18. Lawrence Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 19. St Ursula Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 20. B2151
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 21. Bailey'S Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Fawcett Road
    Total2
    Other crime2
  • 23. Bramble Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Jessie Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Percy Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Cleveland Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Wilson Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 28. Carlisle Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Froddington Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 30. Blackfriars Close
    Total1
    Robbery1