PO5 2BH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO5 2BH

PO5 2BH, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 172 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.29 per 1,000 population. This PO5 2BH 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 2BH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO5 2BH, encompassing approximately 8915 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (70) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Public order: (21) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (19) incidents (-17.39% decrease)

PO5 2BH 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
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9

PO5 2BH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7019.2925.00%
Public order217.85-12.50%
Shoplifting192.36-17.39%
Anti-social behaviour102.13-44.44%
Other theft91.12-30.77%
Drugs81.01-42.86%
Vehicle crime80.90100.00%
Burglary70.90600.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.79-41.67%
Possession of weapons50.79150.00%
Bicycle theft30.56-25.00%
Theft from the person30.34200.00%
Robbery20.34100.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5619.74-12.50%
Public order246.28-4.00%
Shoplifting232.6943.75%
Anti-social behaviour182.5838.46%
Drugs142.02133.33%
Other theft131.57116.67%
Criminal damage and arson121.4620.00%
Bicycle theft41.35100.00%
Vehicle crime40.45-33.33%
Other crime30.45200.00%
Possession of weapons20.34-33.33%
Burglary10.22-66.67%
Theft from the person10.110.00%
Robbery10.11-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6417.953.23%
Public order257.1825.00%
Shoplifting162.80-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour131.7930.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.46-16.67%
Vehicle crime61.12200.00%
Other theft60.6750.00%
Drugs60.6750.00%
Robbery40.67100.00%
Burglary30.45-50.00%
Possession of weapons30.34200.00%
Bicycle theft20.340.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.110.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6217.16-10.14%
Shoplifting286.95-12.50%
Public order203.14-13.04%
Criminal damage and arson122.2420.00%
Anti-social behaviour101.35-33.33%
Burglary61.1220.00%
Drugs40.67-50.00%
Other theft40.45-33.33%
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 69 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6921.2053.33%
Shoplifting327.7460.00%
Public order233.59130.00%
Anti-social behaviour152.5850.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.6811.11%
Drugs81.12-11.11%
Vehicle crime70.900.00%
Other theft60.7950.00%
Burglary50.67-28.57%
Bicycle theft50.56150.00%
Other crime30.56200.00%
Robbery30.340.00%
Theft from the person30.34200.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4514.24-33.82%
Shoplifting205.05-31.03%
Anti-social behaviour102.24-28.57%
Public order101.12-23.08%
Drugs91.12125.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.01-10.00%
Vehicle crime71.01133.33%
Burglary70.7975.00%
Other theft40.790.00%
Possession of weapons20.45-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.22-50.00%
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 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6817.83119.35%
Shoplifting297.6320.83%
Anti-social behaviour143.250.00%
Public order131.578.33%
Criminal damage and arson101.4642.86%
Other theft41.12-63.64%
Burglary40.450.00%
Drugs40.45-33.33%
Bicycle theft40.450.00%
Possession of weapons30.45-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.34-62.50%
Robbery20.340.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3113.57-26.19%
Shoplifting243.48-51.02%
Anti-social behaviour142.69133.33%
Public order121.5733.33%
Other theft111.3522.22%
Vehicle crime81.23100.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.9016.67%
Drugs60.790.00%
Burglary40.67300.00%
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
Shoplifting4914.5868.97%
Violence and sexual offences425.50-12.50%
Other theft94.7180.00%
Public order91.01-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson61.01-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.6720.00%
Vehicle crime40.670.00%
Theft from the person20.45100.00%
Burglary10.22-87.50%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4814.6920.00%
Shoplifting295.38123.08%
Public order143.2527.27%
Criminal damage and arson81.5733.33%
Burglary80.90100.00%
Other theft50.9025.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.56-28.57%
Robbery50.560.00%
Vehicle crime40.56-63.64%
Drugs20.45-60.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Other crime10.110.00%
Bicycle theft10.11-85.71%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4012.45-6.98%
Shoplifting134.49-27.78%
Vehicle crime111.460.00%
Public order111.23-31.25%
Anti-social behaviour71.23-53.33%
Bicycle theft70.79-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson60.79-53.85%
Drugs50.67150.00%
Other theft40.560.00%
Burglary40.4533.33%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Other crime10.11-50.00%
Theft from the person10.11-50.00%

In October 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 offences4315.7010.26%
Shoplifting184.8220.00%
Public order162.02-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour151.797.14%
Criminal damage and arson131.6844.44%
Vehicle crime111.4637.50%
Bicycle theft81.230.00%
Other theft40.9033.33%
Burglary30.45-50.00%
Theft from the person20.34-33.33%
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 39 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3913.910.00%
Public order184.370.00%
Shoplifting152.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour141.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.570.00%
Vehicle crime81.010.00%
Burglary60.900.00%
Possession of weapons40.670.00%
Drugs30.450.00%
Theft from the person30.340.00%
Other theft30.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Robbery10.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 71 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202414
July 20246
June 20244
May 20248
April 20249
March 20244
February 20246
December 20232
November 20235
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 82 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202413
July 20246
June 20244
May 20246
April 20244
March 20244
February 202411
January 20249
December 20235
November 20234
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 677 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 52.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202470
August 202456
July 202464
June 202462
May 202469
April 202445
March 202468
February 202431
January 202442
December 202348
November 202340
October 202343
September 202339

A total of 83 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 20246
June 20242
May 20247
April 20247
March 20243
February 20248
January 20244
December 20234
November 202311
October 202311
September 20238

A total of 59 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20245
April 20247
March 20244
February 20244
January 20241
December 20238
November 20234
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 216 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202424
July 202425
June 202420
May 202423
April 202410
March 202413
February 202412
January 20249
December 202314
November 202311
October 202316
September 202318

A total of 37 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
May 20245
April 20242
March 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 27 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20244
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 315 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.23 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202423
July 202416
June 202428
May 202432
April 202420
March 202429
February 202424
January 202449
December 202329
November 202313
October 202318
September 202315

A total of 19 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 119 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.15 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202412
July 202410
June 202412
May 202410
April 20249
March 202410
February 20247
January 20246
December 20238
November 20236
October 202313
September 20239

A total of 151 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202418
July 202413
June 202410
May 202415
April 202410
March 202414
February 202414
January 20246
December 20235
November 20237
October 202315
September 202314

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
March 20242
December 20235
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 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
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PO5 2BH 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. Supermarket
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 4. B2154
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Ashby Place
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 6. Tonbridge Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Palmerston Road
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 8. Ashburton Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
  • 10. Portland Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
  • 11. Elphinstone Road
    Total5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Hereford Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 14. Victoria Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. St Bartholomew'S Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 16. Elm Grove
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Wilton Place
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Worthing Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Duncan Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Theatre Mews
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 21. Marmion Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. St Ursula Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 23. B2151
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 24. Grove Road North
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Clarence Parade
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. The Circle
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Wimbledon Park Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 28. Victoria Road South
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Hillborough Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 30. Albany Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2