ORMSBY ROAD, PO5 2AL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO5 2AL

ORMSBY ROAD, PO5 2AL, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 183 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.60 per 1,000 population. This PO5 2AL 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 2AL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO5 2AL, encompassing approximately 9338 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (74) incidents (15.62% increase)
  • Public order: (23) incidents (4.55% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (19) incidents (-34.48% decrease)

PO5 2AL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stafford Road with total crimes: 27
  • Ashby Place with total crimes: 11
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 10

ORMSBY ROAD, PO5 2AL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7419.6015.62%
Public order237.924.55%
Shoplifting192.46-34.48%
Anti-social behaviour172.0341.67%
Criminal damage and arson111.820.00%
Other theft71.1816.67%
Robbery70.75250.00%
Drugs70.750.00%
Vehicle crime60.75100.00%
Theft from the person30.64200.00%
Bicycle theft30.320.00%
Possession of weapons30.32200.00%
Burglary20.32-66.67%
Other crime10.210.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6417.67-4.48%
Shoplifting296.85-12.12%
Public order223.1110.00%
Anti-social behaviour122.36-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson111.29-21.43%
Drugs71.18-30.00%
Other theft60.75-14.29%
Burglary60.64-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.64-66.67%
Robbery20.32-33.33%
Theft from the person10.21-66.67%
Other crime10.11-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6721.4242.55%
Shoplifting337.1750.00%
Public order203.53100.00%
Anti-social behaviour182.1463.64%
Criminal damage and arson141.9355.56%
Drugs101.5025.00%
Vehicle crime91.0780.00%
Burglary80.9614.29%
Other theft70.8616.67%
Bicycle theft50.7566.67%
Other crime30.5450.00%
Robbery30.320.00%
Theft from the person30.3250.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4714.46-28.79%
Shoplifting225.03-35.29%
Anti-social behaviour112.36-35.29%
Public order101.18-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson91.0728.57%
Drugs80.96100.00%
Burglary70.8675.00%
Other theft60.75-45.45%
Vehicle crime50.6425.00%
Possession of weapons30.540.00%
Bicycle theft30.32-25.00%
Theft from the person20.320.00%
Other crime20.21100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6618.3165.00%
Shoplifting347.0736.00%
Anti-social behaviour173.64-10.53%
Public order121.82-14.29%
Other theft111.29-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson71.18-12.50%
Burglary40.750.00%
Drugs40.43-20.00%
Vehicle crime40.43-33.33%
Bicycle theft40.430.00%
Possession of weapons30.43-40.00%
Theft from the person20.320.00%
Robbery20.210.00%
Other crime10.21-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4014.99-13.04%
Shoplifting254.28-48.98%
Anti-social behaviour192.68111.11%
Public order142.03100.00%
Other theft121.50100.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.2914.29%
Vehicle crime60.8620.00%
Drugs50.64400.00%
Possession of weapons50.54400.00%
Burglary40.540.00%
Other crime20.43100.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4914.8858.06%
Violence and sexual offences465.25-23.33%
Anti-social behaviour94.9350.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.96-30.00%
Public order70.75-56.25%
Other theft60.7520.00%
Vehicle crime50.6466.67%
Burglary40.54-60.00%
Theft from the person20.43100.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.11-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%
Drugs10.11-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6016.7142.86%
Shoplifting316.4363.16%
Public order163.3277.78%
Criminal damage and arson101.7166.67%
Burglary101.07233.33%
Anti-social behaviour61.07-25.00%
Other theft50.64-16.67%
Drugs50.540.00%
Robbery50.540.00%
Vehicle crime30.54-70.00%
Possession of weapons20.320.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Other crime10.110.00%
Bicycle theft10.11-85.71%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4212.42-8.70%
Shoplifting194.50-9.52%
Vehicle crime102.03-23.08%
Public order91.07-47.06%
Anti-social behaviour80.96-52.94%
Bicycle theft70.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.75-50.00%
Other theft60.6420.00%
Drugs50.64-16.67%
Burglary30.54-25.00%
Theft from the person10.32-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4616.38-16.36%
Shoplifting214.9340.00%
Anti-social behaviour172.25-10.53%
Public order171.82-5.56%
Vehicle crime131.8230.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.3950.00%
Bicycle theft71.290.00%
Drugs60.75200.00%
Other theft50.64-16.67%
Burglary40.54-42.86%
Theft from the person20.43-60.00%
Robbery20.21100.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5516.175.77%
Anti-social behaviour195.8926.67%
Public order182.0312.50%
Shoplifting151.93-11.76%
Vehicle crime101.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.070.00%
Burglary70.8640.00%
Other theft60.7550.00%
Theft from the person50.64400.00%
Possession of weapons40.54100.00%
Drugs20.43-66.67%
Other crime10.210.00%
Robbery10.110.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5214.99-5.45%
Shoplifting175.57-58.54%
Public order161.82-36.00%
Anti-social behaviour151.71-58.33%
Vehicle crime101.61150.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.07-38.46%
Drugs60.8620.00%
Burglary50.64-28.57%
Other theft40.54-42.86%
Bicycle theft30.430.00%
Possession of weapons20.320.00%
Robbery10.21-75.00%
Theft from the person10.110.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5521.850.00%
Shoplifting415.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour364.390.00%
Public order253.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson132.680.00%
Burglary71.390.00%
Other theft70.750.00%
Drugs50.750.00%
Vehicle crime40.540.00%
Robbery40.430.00%
Bicycle theft30.430.00%
Possession of weapons20.320.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 714 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 54.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202474
June 202464
May 202467
April 202447
March 202466
February 202440
January 202446
December 202360
November 202342
October 202346
September 202355
August 202352
July 202355

A total of 204 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.69 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202417
June 202412
May 202418
April 202411
March 202417
February 202419
January 20249
December 20236
November 20238
October 202317
September 202319
August 202315
July 202336

A total of 88 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20246
May 20247
April 20246
March 202411
February 202412
January 20246
December 20235
November 20236
October 20235
September 20236
August 20234
July 20237

A total of 355 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.31 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202419
June 202429
May 202433
April 202422
March 202434
February 202425
January 202449
December 202331
November 202319
October 202321
September 202315
August 202317
July 202341

A total of 24 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20235
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 124 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.54 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 202411
May 202414
April 20249
March 20247
February 20248
January 20247
December 202310
November 20236
October 202312
September 20238
August 20238
July 202313

A total of 88 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20243
May 20249
April 20245
March 20244
February 20246
January 20245
December 20233
November 202310
October 202313
September 202310
August 202310
July 20234

A total of 27 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20242
May 20243
March 20242
December 20235
October 20232
September 20231
August 20231
July 20234

A total of 71 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20247
May 202410
April 20248
March 20244
February 20245
January 20241
December 20235
November 20235
October 20236
September 20232
August 20236
July 20235

A total of 209 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.08 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202423
June 202422
May 202420
April 202410
March 202412
February 202414
January 20247
December 202316
November 20239
October 202317
September 202318
August 202316
July 202325

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 37 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20245
April 20243
March 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20237
October 20237
August 20233
July 20233

A total of 26 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20245
January 20241
December 20232
September 20234
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 71 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20246
May 20248
April 20247
March 20244
February 20244
January 20244
December 202310
November 20233
October 20234
September 20237
August 20235
July 20237

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PO5 2AL 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. Ashby Place
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Richmond Place
    Total10
    Public order3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total9
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 7. B2154
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order3
    Burglary1
  • 8. Tonbridge Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting5
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 9. Belmont Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Palmerston Road
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 11. B2151
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 12. Grove Road North
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Milverton Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Ashburton Road
    Total4
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Cavendish Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Elm Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 18. Wilton Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. St Bartholomew'S Gardens
    Total3
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. St Ursula Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. St Judes Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Portland Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. The Circle
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. Victoria Grove
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Hendy Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 26. Sussex Terrace
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Yarborough Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 28. Castle Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Nightingale Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 30. Bush Street East
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1