PO5 2DD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO5 2DD

PO5 2DD, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 137 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.64 per 1,000 population. This PO5 2DD 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 2DD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO5 2DD, encompassing approximately 10041 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (51) incidents (-15.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (260.00% increase)
  • Public order: (17) incidents (13.33% increase)

PO5 2DD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stafford Road with total crimes: 27
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • B2154 with total crimes: 9

PO5 2DD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5113.64-15.00%
Anti-social behaviour185.08260.00%
Public order171.7913.33%
Criminal damage and arson131.6944.44%
Drugs81.2933.33%
Shoplifting80.800.00%
Vehicle crime60.8020.00%
Robbery60.60200.00%
Other theft40.60-20.00%
Possession of weapons30.40200.00%
Burglary20.30-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6012.2515.38%
Public order155.9787.50%
Criminal damage and arson91.49-30.77%
Shoplifting80.9014.29%
Drugs60.8050.00%
Burglary60.6020.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.60-64.29%
Other theft50.5025.00%
Vehicle crime50.50-28.57%
Robbery20.500.00%
Other crime10.20-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5212.2579.31%
Anti-social behaviour145.1855.56%
Criminal damage and arson131.3962.50%
Public order81.290.00%
Vehicle crime70.8040.00%
Shoplifting70.70-30.00%
Burglary50.70400.00%
Drugs40.50300.00%
Other theft40.40-33.33%
Other crime40.40300.00%
Theft from the person20.400.00%
Robbery20.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.20-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences298.17-42.00%
Shoplifting102.89-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour91.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.900.00%
Public order80.80-33.33%
Other theft60.80-33.33%
Vehicle crime50.60150.00%
Possession of weapons20.500.00%
Bicycle theft20.20100.00%
Drugs10.20-75.00%
Other crime10.100.00%
Burglary10.10-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5011.5516.28%
Shoplifting144.987.69%
Public order121.399.09%
Other theft91.1980.00%
Anti-social behaviour90.90-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson80.9014.29%
Drugs40.80-55.56%
Theft from the person20.400.00%
Vehicle crime20.20-60.00%
Burglary20.20-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.20-50.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4311.35-10.42%
Shoplifting134.28-61.76%
Public order111.2983.33%
Anti-social behaviour111.1022.22%
Drugs91.10800.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.90250.00%
Burglary60.70200.00%
Vehicle crime50.60-44.44%
Other theft50.50-44.44%
Possession of weapons40.500.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4812.65-2.04%
Shoplifting344.78100.00%
Vehicle crime93.3912.50%
Anti-social behaviour90.9050.00%
Other theft90.9028.57%
Public order60.90-53.85%
Robbery40.6033.33%
Burglary20.40-50.00%
Other crime20.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.20-75.00%
Drugs10.20-83.33%
Theft from the person10.100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4912.4522.50%
Shoplifting174.88240.00%
Public order131.698.33%
Criminal damage and arson81.290.00%
Vehicle crime80.80-33.33%
Other theft70.8016.67%
Drugs60.70-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour60.60-25.00%
Burglary40.60-20.00%
Possession of weapons30.400.00%
Robbery30.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.30-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4010.958.11%
Vehicle crime123.989.09%
Public order121.1933.33%
Drugs91.1950.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.90-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour80.8014.29%
Other theft60.8020.00%
Shoplifting50.60-28.57%
Burglary50.50400.00%
Bicycle theft30.50-50.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3710.46-26.00%
Vehicle crime113.6822.22%
Criminal damage and arson111.1083.33%
Public order91.10-52.63%
Anti-social behaviour70.90-65.00%
Shoplifting70.70-30.00%
Drugs60.70100.00%
Bicycle theft60.60500.00%
Other theft50.600.00%
Robbery30.500.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.10-75.00%
Burglary10.10-85.71%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5013.7425.00%
Anti-social behaviour204.9842.86%
Public order191.9946.15%
Shoplifting101.8966.67%
Vehicle crime91.00-10.00%
Burglary70.90600.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.70-40.00%
Other theft50.6066.67%
Possession of weapons40.50-33.33%
Theft from the person30.40200.00%
Drugs30.30-25.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4011.05-14.89%
Anti-social behaviour143.98-33.33%
Public order131.39-31.58%
Vehicle crime101.29150.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.000.00%
Shoplifting61.00-80.65%
Possession of weapons60.60100.00%
Drugs40.600.00%
Other theft30.40-40.00%
Robbery10.30-66.67%
Other crime10.100.00%
Bicycle theft10.10-66.67%
Theft from the person10.10-50.00%
Burglary10.10-75.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4715.630.00%
Shoplifting314.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour213.090.00%
Public order192.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.890.00%
Other theft51.000.00%
Drugs40.500.00%
Vehicle crime40.400.00%
Burglary40.400.00%
Possession of weapons30.400.00%
Bicycle theft30.300.00%
Robbery30.300.00%
Theft from the person20.300.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 113 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.69 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202413
June 20249
May 202413
April 20248
March 20248
February 20247
January 20242
December 20238
November 20238
October 202311
September 20236
August 202310
July 202310

A total of 93 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.15 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20245
May 20247
April 20245
March 20242
February 20245
January 20249
December 20238
November 202312
October 202311
September 20239
August 202310
July 20234

A total of 596 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 45.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202451
June 202460
May 202452
April 202429
March 202450
February 202443
January 202448
December 202349
November 202340
October 202337
September 202350
August 202340
July 202347

A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20242
May 20242
January 20244
December 20233
October 20233
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 151 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.62 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202418
June 20245
May 202414
April 20249
March 20249
February 202411
January 20249
December 20236
November 20238
October 20237
September 202320
August 202314
July 202321

A total of 65 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20246
May 20244
April 20241
March 20244
February 20249
January 20241
December 20236
November 20239
October 20236
September 20233
August 20234
July 20234

A total of 170 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20248
May 20247
April 202410
March 202414
February 202413
January 202434
December 202317
November 20235
October 20237
September 202310
August 20236
July 202331

A total of 46 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20246
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
February 20246
January 20242
December 20234
November 20235
October 20231
September 20237
August 20231
July 20234

A total of 162 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.46 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202417
June 202415
May 20248
April 20248
March 202412
February 202411
January 20246
December 202313
November 202312
October 20239
September 202319
August 202313
July 202319

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20236
September 20231
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 73 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20245
May 20244
April 20246
March 20249
February 20245
January 20249
December 20237
November 20236
October 20235
September 20235
August 20233
July 20235

A total of 30 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
December 20233
October 20231
September 20234
August 20236
July 20233

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20242
January 20241
November 20231
September 20233
August 20231
July 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PO5 2DD 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. Supermarket
    Total9
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 3. B2154
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order3
    Burglary1
  • 4. Belmont Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Albert Road
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. B2151
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 7. Grove Road North
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Milverton Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. St Andrews Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Outram Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
  • 11. Inglis Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 12. Wish Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Cavendish Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Elm Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 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. St Davids Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Lorne Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. Victoria Grove
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Hendy Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 25. Windsor Lane
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 26. Cottage Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Chivers Close
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 28. Mosaic Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Playfair Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 30. Hudson Road
    Total1
    Drugs1