VICTORIA ROAD SOUTH, PO5 2BT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO5 2BT

VICTORIA ROAD SOUTH, PO5 2BT, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 169 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.53 per 1,000 population. This PO5 2BT 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 2BT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO5 2BT, encompassing approximately 8653 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (66) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (24) incidents (26.32% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (6.67% increase)

PO5 2BT 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
  • Richmond Place with total crimes: 10

VICTORIA ROAD SOUTH, PO5 2BT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 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 offences6619.53-8.33%
Public order247.6326.32%
Anti-social behaviour162.776.67%
Shoplifting161.85-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson111.8522.22%
Other theft91.27125.00%
Vehicle crime71.04133.33%
Drugs70.81-12.50%
Burglary40.81-42.86%
Possession of weapons30.46200.00%
Robbery30.3550.00%
Other crime10.35-50.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7219.76-11.11%
Shoplifting288.32-12.50%
Public order193.24-24.00%
Anti-social behaviour152.20-11.76%
Criminal damage and arson91.73-25.00%
Drugs81.0414.29%
Burglary70.92133.33%
Other theft40.81-42.86%
Vehicle crime30.46-50.00%
Other crime20.350.00%
Robbery20.230.00%
Theft from the person10.23-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.12-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8123.3465.31%
Shoplifting329.3652.38%
Public order253.70108.33%
Anti-social behaviour172.8970.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.969.09%
Other theft71.390.00%
Drugs70.810.00%
Vehicle crime60.81-14.29%
Bicycle theft30.690.00%
Theft from the person30.3550.00%
Burglary30.35-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.350.00%
Robbery20.230.00%
Other crime20.23100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4916.29-20.97%
Shoplifting215.66-27.59%
Public order122.43-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson111.3922.22%
Anti-social behaviour101.27-37.50%
Burglary91.1628.57%
Other theft71.0440.00%
Vehicle crime70.81133.33%
Drugs70.8140.00%
Bicycle theft30.81-40.00%
Theft from the person20.350.00%
Possession of weapons20.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In March 2024, 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 offences6218.3758.97%
Shoplifting297.1620.83%
Anti-social behaviour163.3533.33%
Public order131.85-13.33%
Criminal damage and arson91.5028.57%
Burglary71.04250.00%
Other theft50.81-54.55%
Bicycle theft50.58400.00%
Drugs50.58-28.57%
Vehicle crime30.58-40.00%
Robbery20.350.00%
Possession of weapons20.23-50.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3914.68-17.02%
Shoplifting244.51-52.00%
Public order152.7750.00%
Anti-social behaviour121.7350.00%
Other theft111.3937.50%
Drugs71.27600.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.8140.00%
Vehicle crime50.8125.00%
Possession of weapons40.580.00%
Burglary20.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5015.9572.41%
Violence and sexual offences475.78-16.07%
Public order105.43-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour81.1633.33%
Other theft80.92100.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.92-37.50%
Vehicle crime40.58-42.86%
Other crime20.46100.00%
Theft from the person20.23100.00%
Drugs10.23-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5616.6416.67%
Shoplifting296.47141.67%
Public order163.3545.45%
Criminal damage and arson81.85-11.11%
Burglary70.9275.00%
Vehicle crime70.81-46.15%
Anti-social behaviour60.81-33.33%
Robbery50.690.00%
Other theft40.58-20.00%
Drugs30.46-40.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Other crime10.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.12-85.71%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4814.560.00%
Vehicle crime135.5585.71%
Shoplifting121.50-36.84%
Public order111.39-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson91.27-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.04-47.06%
Bicycle theft71.040.00%
Drugs50.8166.67%
Other theft50.58-37.50%
Burglary40.5833.33%
Possession of weapons10.46-50.00%
Other crime10.12-75.00%
Theft from the person10.12-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4817.109.09%
Shoplifting195.5526.67%
Anti-social behaviour172.20-5.56%
Public order151.96-21.05%
Criminal damage and arson101.730.00%
Other theft81.16300.00%
Vehicle crime70.9216.67%
Bicycle theft70.81600.00%
Other crime40.810.00%
Drugs30.46200.00%
Robbery30.35200.00%
Burglary30.35-70.00%
Possession of weapons20.35-50.00%
Theft from the person20.23100.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4415.2510.00%
Public order195.0846.15%
Anti-social behaviour182.20-10.00%
Shoplifting152.08-11.76%
Burglary101.73100.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.1625.00%
Vehicle crime61.16-33.33%
Possession of weapons40.69-20.00%
Other theft20.46-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.23-66.67%
Robbery10.120.00%
Drugs10.12-50.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4014.56-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour204.62-44.44%
Shoplifting172.31-60.47%
Public order131.96-38.10%
Vehicle crime91.5080.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.04-38.46%
Possession of weapons50.92400.00%
Burglary50.58-28.57%
Other theft30.58-50.00%
Bicycle theft30.350.00%
Drugs20.35-50.00%
Theft from the person10.23-66.67%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5623.340.00%
Shoplifting436.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour364.970.00%
Public order214.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson132.430.00%
Burglary71.500.00%
Other theft60.810.00%
Vehicle crime50.690.00%
Drugs40.580.00%
Robbery40.460.00%
Theft from the person30.460.00%
Bicycle theft30.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 200 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.38 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202416
June 202415
May 202417
April 202410
March 202416
February 202412
January 20248
December 20236
November 20239
October 202317
September 202318
August 202320
July 202336

A total of 82 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20243
May 20246
April 20247
March 20243
February 20245
January 20244
December 20237
November 202313
October 20237
September 20236
August 20239
July 20235

A total of 708 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 54.46 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 81 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202466
June 202472
May 202481
April 202449
March 202462
February 202439
January 202447
December 202356
November 202348
October 202348
September 202344
August 202340
July 202356

A total of 122 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 20249
May 202412
April 202411
March 20249
February 20247
January 20245
December 20238
November 20239
October 202310
September 202310
August 20238
July 202313

A total of 60 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20248
May 20247
April 20247
March 20245
February 20247
January 20241
December 20233
November 20235
October 20233
September 20231
August 20232
July 20234

A total of 213 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202424
June 202419
May 202425
April 202412
March 202413
February 202415
January 202410
December 202316
November 202311
October 202315
September 202319
August 202313
July 202321

A total of 68 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20247
May 20243
April 20249
March 20247
February 20242
December 20237
November 20234
October 20233
September 202310
August 20235
July 20237

A total of 79 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20244
May 20247
April 20247
March 20245
February 202411
January 20248
December 20234
November 20235
October 20238
September 20232
August 20233
July 20236

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 335 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.77 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202416
June 202428
May 202432
April 202421
March 202429
February 202424
January 202450
December 202329
November 202312
October 202319
September 202315
August 202317
July 202343

A total of 18 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 36 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234
August 20235
July 20231

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
March 20242
December 20235
October 20233
September 20231
July 20234

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PO5 2BT 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. Richmond Place
    Total10
    Public order3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total9
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 6. B2154
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order3
    Burglary1
  • 7. Waverley Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Tonbridge Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting5
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 9. Albert Road
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Palmerston Road
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 11. B2151
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 12. Wish Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Kenilworth Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 14. Cavendish Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Wilton Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Chelsea Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
  • 18. St Bartholomew'S Gardens
    Total3
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. St Ursula Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. St Judes Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Shirley Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. St Simons Road
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 23. Portland Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. The Circle
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 25. Victoria Grove
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Hendy Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 27. Lowcay Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Allen'S Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 29. B2155
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Onslow Road
    Total1
    Public order1