WILTON PLACE, PO5 2BG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO5 2BG

WILTON PLACE, PO5 2BG, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 179 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.95 per 1,000 population. This PO5 2BG 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 2BG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO5 2BG, encompassing approximately 8970 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (55) incidents (-15.38% decrease)
  • Public order: (26) incidents (4.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (26) incidents (52.94% increase)

PO5 2BG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Richmond Place with total crimes: 18
  • Palmerston Road with total crimes: 16
  • Stafford Road with total crimes: 14

WILTON PLACE, PO5 2BG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5519.95-15.38%
Public order266.134.00%
Shoplifting262.9052.94%
Anti-social behaviour182.9028.57%
Drugs132.0185.71%
Criminal damage and arson121.450.00%
Other theft121.34140.00%
Bicycle theft41.34100.00%
Vehicle crime40.45-33.33%
Other crime30.45200.00%
Burglary20.330.00%
Possession of weapons20.22-33.33%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Robbery10.11-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6518.39-1.52%
Public order257.2525.00%
Shoplifting172.79-41.38%
Anti-social behaviour141.9055.56%
Criminal damage and arson121.569.09%
Drugs71.3416.67%
Vehicle crime60.78200.00%
Robbery50.67150.00%
Other theft50.5625.00%
Possession of weapons30.56200.00%
Bicycle theft20.330.00%
Burglary20.22-66.67%
Other crime10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.110.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6617.61-1.49%
Shoplifting297.36-9.38%
Public order203.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.23-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour91.23-40.00%
Drugs61.00-14.29%
Burglary60.670.00%
Other theft40.67-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.45-71.43%
Robbery20.22-33.33%
Theft from the person10.22-66.67%
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 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6720.8545.65%
Shoplifting327.4745.45%
Public order203.57100.00%
Anti-social behaviour152.2366.67%
Criminal damage and arson131.6762.50%
Vehicle crime71.4516.67%
Drugs70.78-22.22%
Burglary60.780.00%
Other theft60.6750.00%
Bicycle theft50.67150.00%
Other crime30.56200.00%
Robbery30.330.00%
Theft from the person30.33200.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4614.16-32.35%
Shoplifting225.13-29.03%
Public order102.45-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour91.11-40.00%
Drugs91.00125.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.00-20.00%
Vehicle crime60.89100.00%
Burglary60.6750.00%
Other theft40.67-20.00%
Possession of weapons30.45-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.33-50.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.110.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6818.2878.95%
Shoplifting317.5824.00%
Anti-social behaviour153.460.00%
Public order131.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.4525.00%
Other theft51.11-58.33%
Possession of weapons40.560.00%
Burglary40.450.00%
Drugs40.45-33.33%
Bicycle theft40.450.00%
Vehicle crime30.45-62.50%
Robbery20.330.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

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 offences3814.83-9.52%
Shoplifting254.24-48.98%
Anti-social behaviour152.79114.29%
Public order131.6744.44%
Other theft121.4550.00%
Vehicle crime81.3460.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.8933.33%
Drugs60.890.00%
Burglary40.67100.00%
Possession of weapons40.45300.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4914.8358.06%
Violence and sexual offences425.46-20.75%
Public order94.68-43.75%
Other theft81.0033.33%
Anti-social behaviour70.8916.67%
Criminal damage and arson60.78-33.33%
Vehicle crime50.6766.67%
Burglary20.56-77.78%
Theft from the person20.22100.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5316.1635.90%
Shoplifting315.9193.75%
Public order163.4660.00%
Burglary91.78125.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.0080.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.00-14.29%
Other theft60.6750.00%
Robbery50.670.00%
Drugs40.56-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.45-72.73%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Other crime10.110.00%
Bicycle theft10.11-85.71%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3912.26-17.02%
Shoplifting164.35-15.79%
Vehicle crime111.78-8.33%
Public order101.23-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour71.11-56.25%
Bicycle theft70.78-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson50.78-64.29%
Drugs50.56150.00%
Other theft40.560.00%
Burglary40.4533.33%
Other crime10.45-50.00%
Theft from the person10.11-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4716.7211.90%
Shoplifting195.2426.67%
Public order182.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour162.016.67%
Criminal damage and arson141.7875.00%
Vehicle crime121.5650.00%
Bicycle theft81.340.00%
Other theft40.890.00%
Burglary30.45-62.50%
Theft from the person20.33-50.00%
Other crime20.22100.00%
Robbery20.22100.00%
Drugs20.22-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.22-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4214.600.00%
Public order184.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour152.010.00%
Shoplifting151.670.00%
Burglary81.670.00%
Vehicle crime80.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.890.00%
Theft from the person40.890.00%
Possession of weapons40.450.00%
Other theft40.450.00%
Drugs30.450.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Robbery10.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 628 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 52.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202455
July 202465
June 202466
May 202467
April 202446
March 202468
February 202438
January 202442
December 202353
November 202339
October 202347
September 202342

A total of 56 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20246
April 20246
March 20244
February 20244
January 20242
December 20239
November 20234
October 20233
September 20238

A total of 116 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 202412
June 202411
May 202413
April 20248
March 202410
February 20248
January 20246
December 20239
November 20235
October 202314
September 20238

A total of 198 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202426
July 202425
June 202420
May 202420
April 202410
March 202413
February 202413
January 20249
December 202316
November 202310
October 202318
September 202318

A total of 312 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202426
July 202417
June 202429
May 202432
April 202422
March 202431
February 202425
January 202449
December 202331
November 202316
October 202319
September 202315

A total of 66 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 20247
June 20246
May 20247
April 20249
March 20244
February 20246
December 20234
November 20235
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 74 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 20245
June 20244
May 20246
April 20244
March 20245
February 202412
January 20248
December 20236
November 20234
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 34 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
May 20245
April 20242
March 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 146 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202418
July 202414
June 20249
May 202415
April 20249
March 202415
February 202415
January 20247
December 20236
November 20237
October 202316
September 202315

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 75 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20246
June 20242
May 20247
April 20246
March 20243
February 20248
January 20245
December 20233
November 202311
October 202312
September 20238

A total of 17 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 23 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20245
June 20242
May 20243
March 20242
December 20235
October 20232
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PO5 2BG 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. Palmerston Road
    Total16
    Shoplifting8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. 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
  • 4. Elm Grove
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Belmont Place
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Tonbridge Street
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 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. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total7
    Other theft4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. St Ursula Grove
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 11. Ashby Place
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 12. B2151
    Total6
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 13. Albert Grove
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 14. Clarence Parade
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Nelson Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other crime1
  • 16. St Bartholomew'S Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Hendy Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Auckland Road East
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Ashburton Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 21. The Vale
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 22. St Vincent Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 23. Theatre Mews
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Napier Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Grove Road North
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. St Peters Grove
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 30. Lennox Road South
    Total1
    Drugs1