THE THICKET, PO5 2AA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO5 2AA

THE THICKET, PO5 2AA, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 190 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.73 per 1,000 population. This PO5 2AA 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 2AA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO5 2AA, encompassing approximately 10143 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PO5 2AA area, explore the PO5 2AA Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (75) incidents (13.64% increase)
  • Public order: (23) incidents (-17.86% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (5.00% increase)

PO5 2AA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Richmond Place with total crimes: 18
  • Stafford Road with total crimes: 14
  • Elm Grove with total crimes: 10

THE THICKET, PO5 2AA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7518.7313.64%
Public order237.39-17.86%
Anti-social behaviour212.275.00%
Shoplifting202.0717.65%
Criminal damage and arson171.9721.43%
Other theft101.6825.00%
Drugs60.99-45.45%
Vehicle crime40.59-50.00%
Other crime30.390.00%
Theft from the person30.300.00%
Burglary20.30-50.00%
Robbery20.20-71.43%
Bicycle theft20.200.00%
Possession of weapons20.20-33.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6618.834.76%
Public order286.5127.27%
Anti-social behaviour202.7681.82%
Shoplifting171.97-29.17%
Criminal damage and arson141.6816.67%
Drugs111.38120.00%
Other theft81.0814.29%
Vehicle crime80.79100.00%
Robbery70.79250.00%
Burglary40.69-33.33%
Theft from the person30.390.00%
Possession of weapons30.3050.00%
Bicycle theft20.300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6315.68-11.27%
Shoplifting246.21-20.00%
Public order222.3757.14%
Criminal damage and arson122.17-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour111.18-21.43%
Other theft71.0840.00%
Burglary60.6920.00%
Drugs50.59-44.44%
Vehicle crime40.49-42.86%
Possession of weapons20.39100.00%
Robbery20.20-33.33%
Other crime10.20-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7117.7565.12%
Shoplifting307.0050.00%
Criminal damage and arson162.96100.00%
Anti-social behaviour141.587.69%
Public order141.3816.67%
Drugs91.38125.00%
Vehicle crime70.8940.00%
Burglary50.6925.00%
Other theft50.4925.00%
Robbery30.490.00%
Other crime20.30-50.00%
Theft from the person20.20100.00%
Bicycle theft10.20-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.10-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4312.03-18.87%
Shoplifting204.24-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour131.978.33%
Public order121.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.18-20.00%
Vehicle crime50.7925.00%
Other crime40.49100.00%
Burglary40.3933.33%
Drugs40.390.00%
Other theft40.39-71.43%
Possession of weapons20.390.00%
Bicycle theft20.20-50.00%
Theft from the person10.20-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5315.3835.90%
Shoplifting325.2328.00%
Other theft143.1540.00%
Anti-social behaviour121.38-20.00%
Public order121.1820.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.1811.11%
Drugs40.99-33.33%
Vehicle crime40.39-42.86%
Bicycle theft40.390.00%
Burglary30.39-25.00%
Other crime20.300.00%
Theft from the person20.200.00%
Robbery20.200.00%
Possession of weapons20.20-60.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3913.01-11.36%
Shoplifting253.84-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour152.4666.67%
Other theft101.4842.86%
Public order100.99100.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.9950.00%
Vehicle crime70.8916.67%
Drugs60.69500.00%
Possession of weapons50.59400.00%
Burglary40.4933.33%
Other crime20.39100.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4512.9155.17%
Violence and sexual offences444.44-27.87%
Anti-social behaviour94.3480.00%
Other theft70.8975.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.69-33.33%
Vehicle crime60.590.00%
Public order50.59-68.75%
Burglary30.49-57.14%
Possession of weapons10.30-50.00%
Other crime10.100.00%
Robbery10.10-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%
Theft from the person10.10-50.00%
Drugs10.10-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6114.9969.44%
Shoplifting296.0161.11%
Public order162.8645.45%
Criminal damage and arson91.5812.50%
Burglary70.8975.00%
Vehicle crime60.69-40.00%
Drugs50.59-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour50.49-54.55%
Robbery50.490.00%
Other theft40.49-33.33%
Theft from the person20.390.00%
Possession of weapons20.20100.00%
Bicycle theft10.20-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3611.83-36.84%
Shoplifting183.55-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour111.77-31.25%
Public order111.08-15.38%
Vehicle crime101.08-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson80.99-27.27%
Drugs70.7916.67%
Other theft60.6920.00%
Bicycle theft50.59-28.57%
Burglary40.490.00%
Theft from the person20.390.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5715.5821.28%
Shoplifting215.6240.00%
Anti-social behaviour162.07-23.81%
Vehicle crime131.5862.50%
Public order131.28-38.10%
Criminal damage and arson111.2822.22%
Bicycle theft71.080.00%
Drugs60.69100.00%
Other theft50.59-37.50%
Burglary40.49-42.86%
Theft from the person20.39-50.00%
Robbery20.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.20-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4714.490.00%
Public order214.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour212.070.00%
Shoplifting152.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.480.00%
Other theft80.890.00%
Vehicle crime80.790.00%
Burglary70.790.00%
Theft from the person40.690.00%
Drugs30.390.00%
Possession of weapons30.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 655 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 54.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 75 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202475
July 202466
June 202463
May 202471
April 202443
March 202453
February 202439
January 202444
December 202361
November 202336
October 202357
September 202347

A total of 129 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202417
July 202414
June 202412
May 202416
April 20248
March 202410
February 20249
January 20246
December 20239
November 20238
October 202311
September 20239

A total of 187 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202423
July 202428
June 202422
May 202414
April 202412
March 202412
February 202410
January 20245
December 202316
November 202311
October 202313
September 202321

A total of 296 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202420
July 202417
June 202424
May 202430
April 202420
March 202432
February 202425
January 202445
December 202329
November 202318
October 202321
September 202315

A total of 22 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 168 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202421
July 202420
June 202411
May 202414
April 202413
March 202412
February 202415
January 20249
December 20235
November 202311
October 202316
September 202321

A total of 53 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 67 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 202411
June 20245
May 20249
April 20244
March 20244
February 20246
January 20241
December 20235
November 20237
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20247
June 20242
May 20243
March 20242
January 20241
December 20235
October 20232

A total of 82 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20248
June 20244
May 20247
April 20245
March 20244
February 20247
January 20246
December 20236
November 202310
October 202313
September 20238

A total of 88 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 20248
June 20247
May 20245
April 20244
March 202414
February 202410
January 20247
December 20234
November 20236
October 20235
September 20238

A total of 25 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 25 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20245
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PO5 2AA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Richmond Place
    Total18
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Elm Grove
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Belmont Place
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Tonbridge Street
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 6. Outram Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total8
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. B2154
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Warwick Crescent
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other crime1
  • 10. Worcester Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 11. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total7
    Other theft4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. St Ursula Grove
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 13. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Milverton Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. B2151
    Total6
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 16. Ockendon Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 17. St Andrews Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 18. Albert Grove
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 19. Nelson Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other crime1
  • 20. St Bartholomew'S Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Hendy Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Pain'S Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. St Vincent Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 25. Victoria Road South
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 26. Merton Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 27. St Judes Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 28. Crabbe Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Green Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Gloucester Terrace
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1