PO5 2AU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO5 2AU

PO5 2AU, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 199 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.13 per 1,000 population. This PO5 2AU 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 2AU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO5 2AU, encompassing approximately 10402 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (87) incidents (16.00% increase)
  • Public order: (26) incidents (13.04% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (-19.05% decrease)

PO5 2AU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stafford Road with total crimes: 17
  • Richmond Place with total crimes: 13
  • Ockendon Close with total crimes: 10

PO5 2AU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8719.1316.00%
Public order268.3613.04%
Anti-social behaviour172.50-19.05%
Shoplifting161.63-15.79%
Other theft111.5410.00%
Vehicle crime101.06150.00%
Criminal damage and arson100.96-41.18%
Drugs60.9620.00%
Robbery30.5850.00%
Bicycle theft30.2950.00%
Possession of weapons30.2950.00%
Theft from the person30.290.00%
Burglary30.2950.00%
Other crime10.29-66.67%

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 offences7518.0710.29%
Public order237.21-17.86%
Anti-social behaviour212.215.00%
Shoplifting192.0211.76%
Criminal damage and arson171.8321.43%
Other theft101.6325.00%
Drugs50.96-54.55%
Vehicle crime40.48-50.00%
Other crime30.380.00%
Theft from the person30.290.00%
Burglary20.29-60.00%
Robbery20.19-71.43%
Bicycle theft20.19-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.19-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6818.843.03%
Public order286.5416.67%
Anti-social behaviour202.6966.67%
Shoplifting171.92-29.17%
Criminal damage and arson141.637.69%
Drugs111.35120.00%
Other theft81.060.00%
Vehicle crime80.77100.00%
Robbery70.77250.00%
Burglary50.67-16.67%
Possession of weapons40.48100.00%
Bicycle theft30.380.00%
Theft from the person30.290.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6616.05-10.81%
Public order246.3471.43%
Shoplifting242.31-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson132.31-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour121.25-14.29%
Other theft81.1560.00%
Burglary60.7750.00%
Drugs50.58-37.50%
Vehicle crime40.48-42.86%
Possession of weapons20.38100.00%
Robbery20.19-33.33%
Other crime10.19-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7417.4060.87%
Shoplifting307.1150.00%
Criminal damage and arson162.88100.00%
Anti-social behaviour141.547.69%
Public order141.3516.67%
Drugs81.35166.67%
Vehicle crime70.7740.00%
Other theft50.6725.00%
Burglary40.480.00%
Robbery30.380.00%
Other crime20.29-50.00%
Theft from the person20.19100.00%
Bicycle theft10.19-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.10-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4611.92-19.30%
Shoplifting204.42-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour131.92-7.14%
Public order121.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.15-20.00%
Vehicle crime50.7766.67%
Other crime40.48100.00%
Burglary40.3833.33%
Other theft40.38-73.33%
Drugs30.38-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.290.00%
Bicycle theft20.19-50.00%
Theft from the person10.19-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5715.5750.00%
Shoplifting325.4828.00%
Other theft153.0866.67%
Anti-social behaviour141.44-6.67%
Public order121.3520.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.1511.11%
Drugs40.96-33.33%
Bicycle theft40.380.00%
Vehicle crime30.38-57.14%
Burglary30.29-25.00%
Other crime20.290.00%
Theft from the person20.190.00%
Robbery20.190.00%
Possession of weapons20.19-60.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3812.50-22.45%
Shoplifting253.65-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour152.4087.50%
Public order101.44100.00%
Other theft90.9628.57%
Criminal damage and arson90.8750.00%
Vehicle crime70.8716.67%
Drugs60.67500.00%
Possession of weapons50.58400.00%
Burglary40.4833.33%
Other crime20.38100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4912.98-20.97%
Shoplifting454.7155.17%
Anti-social behaviour84.33100.00%
Other theft70.7740.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.67-25.00%
Vehicle crime60.580.00%
Public order50.58-68.75%
Burglary30.48-57.14%
Possession of weapons10.29-50.00%
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 62 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6214.6144.19%
Shoplifting295.9661.11%
Public order162.7960.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.540.00%
Burglary70.7775.00%
Vehicle crime60.67-40.00%
Other theft50.58-16.67%
Drugs50.48-28.57%
Robbery50.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.48-63.64%
Theft from the person20.380.00%
Possession of weapons20.190.00%
Bicycle theft10.19-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4312.11-25.86%
Shoplifting184.13-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour111.73-21.43%
Vehicle crime101.06-28.57%
Public order100.96-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson80.96-20.00%
Drugs70.7716.67%
Other theft60.670.00%
Bicycle theft40.58-42.86%
Burglary40.380.00%
Theft from the person20.380.00%
Possession of weapons20.19100.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5815.190.00%
Shoplifting215.580.00%
Vehicle crime142.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour141.350.00%
Public order131.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.250.00%
Bicycle theft70.960.00%
Other theft60.670.00%
Drugs60.580.00%
Burglary40.580.00%
Theft from the person20.380.00%
Robbery20.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 193 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202423
July 202428
June 202424
May 202414
April 202412
March 202412
February 202410
January 20245
December 202316
November 202310
October 202313

A total of 723 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 60.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 87 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202487
August 202475
July 202468
June 202466
May 202474
April 202446
March 202457
February 202438
January 202449
December 202362
November 202343
October 202358

A total of 94 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202410
July 20248
June 20248
May 20245
April 20244
March 202415
February 20249
January 20247
December 20235
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 84 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
July 20248
June 20244
May 20247
April 20245
March 20243
February 20247
January 20246
December 20236
November 202310
October 202314

A total of 163 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202421
July 202420
June 202412
May 202414
April 202413
March 202414
February 202415
January 20248
December 20234
November 202311
October 202314

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
September 202410
August 202417
July 202414
June 202413
May 202416
April 20248
March 202410
February 20249
January 20246
December 20238
November 20238
October 202310

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
September 202416
August 202419
July 202417
June 202424
May 202430
April 202420
March 202432
February 202425
January 202445
December 202329
November 202318
October 202321

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
September 20246
August 20245
July 202411
June 20245
May 20248
April 20243
March 20244
February 20246
January 20241
December 20235
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 27 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
September 20243
August 20242
July 20247
June 20242
May 20243
March 20242
January 20241
December 20235
October 20232

A total of 28 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20237

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

A total of 27 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20245
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 21 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 49 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Stafford Road
    Total17
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Public order4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Richmond Place
    Total13
    Shoplifting5
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Possession of weapons2
  • 3. Ockendon Close
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 5. B2154
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total8
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Tonbridge Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Worcester Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order2
  • 9. Milverton Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Belmont Place
    Total6
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Outram Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 12. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
  • 13. Portland Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
  • 14. Elphinstone Road
    Total5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Hereford Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 17. Victoria Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. St Bartholomew'S Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 19. Elm Grove
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Warwick Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 21. Mosaic Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Margate Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 23. Wilton Place
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Marmion Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. St Ursula Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 26. B2151
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 27. Yarborough Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Crabbe Court
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Grove Road North
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Victoria Road South
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1