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

Overview of Crime in PO5 2DF

VICTORIA ROAD SOUTH, PO5 2DF, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 159 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.61 per 1,000 population. This PO5 2DF 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 2DF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO5 2DF, encompassing approximately 10186 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (69) incidents (6.15% increase)
  • Public order: (19) incidents (-9.52% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-22.22% decrease)

PO5 2DF 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

VICTORIA ROAD SOUTH, PO5 2DF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6915.616.15%
Public order196.77-9.52%
Anti-social behaviour141.87-22.22%
Shoplifting111.37-26.67%
Other theft81.08-33.33%
Vehicle crime70.7975.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.69-46.15%
Drugs60.69-14.29%
Burglary60.5950.00%
Possession of weapons40.590.00%
Robbery30.3950.00%
Bicycle theft30.290.00%
Other crime10.29-50.00%
Theft from the person10.10-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6517.0822.64%
Public order216.3810.53%
Anti-social behaviour182.06-5.26%
Shoplifting151.7750.00%
Criminal damage and arson131.4718.18%
Other theft121.28200.00%
Drugs71.180.00%
Theft from the person40.69300.00%
Burglary40.39100.00%
Possession of weapons40.3933.33%
Vehicle crime40.39-42.86%
Bicycle theft30.39200.00%
Robbery20.29-71.43%
Other crime20.200.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5314.14-7.02%
Anti-social behaviour195.20171.43%
Public order191.875.56%
Criminal damage and arson111.8722.22%
Shoplifting101.08-50.00%
Vehicle crime70.9840.00%
Robbery70.69250.00%
Drugs70.6940.00%
Other theft40.69-20.00%
Possession of weapons30.39200.00%
Burglary20.29-66.67%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5713.351.79%
Shoplifting205.60-9.09%
Public order181.9680.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.77-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour70.88-56.25%
Burglary60.6920.00%
Drugs50.590.00%
Other theft50.490.00%
Vehicle crime50.49-28.57%
Robbery20.49-33.33%
Other crime10.20-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5614.6375.00%
Shoplifting225.5029.41%
Anti-social behaviour162.1633.33%
Criminal damage and arson121.5750.00%
Public order101.1825.00%
Vehicle crime70.9816.67%
Burglary50.69400.00%
Drugs50.49150.00%
Other theft50.4925.00%
Other crime40.49300.00%
Robbery30.390.00%
Theft from the person20.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.20-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.10-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences329.33-38.46%
Shoplifting173.14-32.00%
Anti-social behaviour121.6720.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.18-11.11%
Public order80.79-38.46%
Vehicle crime60.79100.00%
Other theft40.59-50.00%
Drugs20.39-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.200.00%
Bicycle theft20.20-33.33%
Other crime10.200.00%
Burglary10.10-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5213.3523.81%
Shoplifting255.1113.64%
Public order132.4518.18%
Anti-social behaviour101.28-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson90.9812.50%
Other theft80.8833.33%
Drugs40.79-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.39-40.00%
Bicycle theft30.290.00%
Theft from the person20.290.00%
Robbery20.200.00%
Burglary20.20-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.20-60.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4212.57-8.70%
Shoplifting224.12-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour152.1687.50%
Public order111.4737.50%
Drugs81.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.79166.67%
Other theft60.79-33.33%
Burglary60.59200.00%
Vehicle crime50.59-44.44%
Possession of weapons50.490.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4613.35-6.12%
Shoplifting444.52100.00%
Vehicle crime94.3228.57%
Other theft90.8828.57%
Anti-social behaviour80.8833.33%
Public order80.79-46.67%
Robbery40.79-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.39-62.50%
Burglary20.29-71.43%
Other crime20.200.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4913.3522.50%
Shoplifting224.8157.14%
Public order152.1625.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.470.00%
Other theft70.7940.00%
Vehicle crime70.69-30.00%
Burglary70.6940.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.69-33.33%
Drugs50.59-44.44%
Robbery50.490.00%
Possession of weapons30.490.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.10-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4011.395.26%
Shoplifting143.9316.67%
Public order121.3733.33%
Vehicle crime101.18-16.67%
Drugs90.98125.00%
Anti-social behaviour90.88-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson80.88-20.00%
Burglary50.79400.00%
Other theft50.490.00%
Bicycle theft20.49-71.43%
Other crime10.200.00%
Theft from the person10.10-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3811.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour133.730.00%
Vehicle crime121.280.00%
Shoplifting121.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.180.00%
Public order90.980.00%
Bicycle theft70.880.00%
Other theft50.690.00%
Drugs40.490.00%
Robbery30.390.00%
Theft from the person20.290.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%
Burglary10.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 62 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20247
June 20245
May 20245
April 20242
March 20244
February 20248
December 20235
November 20239
October 20234

A total of 78 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202412
July 20244
June 20245
May 20245
April 20244
March 20248
February 20246
January 20249
December 20237
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 599 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 49.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202469
August 202465
July 202453
June 202457
May 202456
April 202432
March 202452
February 202442
January 202446
December 202349
November 202340
October 202338

A total of 31 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.44 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 20244
December 20235
October 20233

A total of 82 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20247
June 20245
May 20247
April 20246
March 20243
February 20245
January 20249
December 20237
November 202310
October 202312

A total of 147 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202418
July 202419
June 20247
May 202416
April 202412
March 202410
February 202415
January 20248
December 20236
November 20239
October 202313

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202421
July 202419
June 202418
May 202410
April 20248
March 202413
February 202411
January 20248
December 202315
November 202312
October 20239

A total of 234 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202415
July 202410
June 202420
May 202422
April 202417
March 202425
February 202422
January 202444
December 202322
November 202314
October 202312

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20242
June 20246
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
February 20246
January 20242
December 20237
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 106 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202413
July 202411
June 20249
May 202412
April 20248
March 20249
February 20248
January 20243
December 20238
November 20238
October 202310

A total of 26 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20245
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
May 20242
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PO5 2DF 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. Milverton Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Belmont Place
    Total6
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Outram Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 8. Wish Place
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Victoria Road North
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Hereford Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 12. Victoria Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. St Bartholomew'S Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 14. Elm Grove
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Mosaic Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Margate Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 17. Lawrence Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 18. Wilton Place
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    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. Victoria Road South
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Hillborough Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 27. Albany Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 28. Chelsea Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Wilson Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 30. Hendy Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1