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

Overview of Crime in PO5 2DX

WILTON PLACE, PO5 2DX, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 165 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.76 per 1,000 population. This PO5 2DX 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 2DX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO5 2DX, encompassing approximately 8793 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PO5 2DX area, explore the PO5 2DX 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 (43.75% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (19) incidents (-17.39% decrease)
  • Public order: (18) incidents (-14.29% decrease)

PO5 2DX 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

WILTON PLACE, PO5 2DX 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 Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6918.7643.75%
Shoplifting197.85-17.39%
Public order182.16-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson92.05-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour91.02-43.75%
Other theft81.02-33.33%
Vehicle crime80.91100.00%
Drugs70.91-46.15%
Burglary60.80500.00%
Possession of weapons40.68100.00%
Bicycle theft30.4550.00%
Theft from the person30.340.00%
Robbery20.340.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4817.97-27.27%
Shoplifting235.4643.75%
Public order212.62-8.70%
Anti-social behaviour162.3923.08%
Drugs131.82160.00%
Other theft121.48200.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.3610.00%
Vehicle crime41.25-20.00%
Other crime30.45200.00%
Bicycle theft20.340.00%
Possession of weapons20.230.00%
Robbery20.23-50.00%
Burglary10.23-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6617.516.45%
Public order237.519.52%
Shoplifting162.62-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour131.8262.50%
Criminal damage and arson101.48-9.09%
Vehicle crime51.14150.00%
Drugs50.57-16.67%
Other theft40.570.00%
Robbery40.45300.00%
Bicycle theft20.450.00%
Possession of weapons20.23100.00%
Burglary20.23-66.67%
Other crime10.230.00%
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 offences6217.290.00%
Shoplifting287.05-12.50%
Public order213.185.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.25-50.00%
Drugs60.910.00%
Burglary60.680.00%
Other theft40.68-20.00%
Vehicle crime20.45-71.43%
Robbery10.23-66.67%
Theft from the person10.11-66.67%
Other crime10.11-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6220.3647.62%
Shoplifting327.0560.00%
Public order203.64122.22%
Anti-social behaviour162.2777.78%
Criminal damage and arson111.8257.14%
Vehicle crime71.2516.67%
Burglary60.800.00%
Drugs60.68-33.33%
Bicycle theft50.68400.00%
Other theft50.5725.00%
Other crime30.57200.00%
Robbery30.340.00%
Theft from the person30.34200.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4213.31-36.36%
Shoplifting204.78-31.03%
Anti-social behaviour92.27-40.00%
Drugs91.02125.00%
Public order91.02-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson71.02-30.00%
Vehicle crime60.80100.00%
Burglary60.6850.00%
Other theft40.6833.33%
Possession of weapons20.45-50.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.110.00%
Bicycle theft10.11-75.00%

In March 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 offences6617.63144.44%
Shoplifting297.5120.83%
Anti-social behaviour153.307.14%
Public order111.71-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson101.2542.86%
Possession of weapons41.140.00%
Burglary40.450.00%
Drugs40.45-20.00%
Bicycle theft40.450.00%
Other theft30.45-75.00%
Vehicle crime30.34-62.50%
Robbery20.340.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2713.53-30.77%
Shoplifting243.07-51.02%
Anti-social behaviour142.73133.33%
Other theft121.5971.43%
Public order121.3671.43%
Vehicle crime81.36100.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.9116.67%
Drugs50.800.00%
Burglary40.570.00%
Possession of weapons40.45300.00%
Other crime20.450.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4914.3368.97%
Violence and sexual offences395.57-17.02%
Other theft74.4440.00%
Public order70.80-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.80-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour60.6820.00%
Burglary40.68-55.56%
Vehicle crime40.45100.00%
Theft from the person20.45100.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4714.7846.88%
Shoplifting295.35123.08%
Public order143.3075.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.59200.00%
Burglary91.02125.00%
Other theft51.0266.67%
Anti-social behaviour50.57-28.57%
Robbery50.570.00%
Drugs20.57-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.23-80.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Other crime10.110.00%
Bicycle theft10.11-85.71%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3210.58-21.95%
Shoplifting133.64-27.78%
Vehicle crime101.480.00%
Public order81.14-46.67%
Anti-social behaviour70.91-50.00%
Bicycle theft70.800.00%
Drugs50.80150.00%
Burglary40.5733.33%
Other theft30.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.34-78.57%
Theft from the person10.34-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4115.130.00%
Shoplifting184.660.00%
Public order152.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson141.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour141.590.00%
Vehicle crime101.590.00%
Bicycle theft71.140.00%
Burglary30.800.00%
Other theft30.340.00%
Theft from the person20.340.00%
Robbery20.230.00%
Drugs20.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Other crime10.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 64 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202413
July 20245
June 20246
May 20246
April 20249
March 20244
February 20245
December 20232
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 70 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 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 20244
May 20245
April 20244
March 20243
February 202412
January 20247
December 20235
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 601 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 50.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202469
August 202448
July 202466
June 202462
May 202462
April 202442
March 202466
February 202427
January 202439
December 202347
November 202332
October 202341

A total of 69 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 20245
June 20242
May 20247
April 20246
March 20243
February 20248
January 20244
December 20232
November 202310
October 202310

A total of 55 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20246
April 20246
March 20244
February 20244
January 20244
December 20239
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 179 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202421
July 202423
June 202421
May 202420
April 20249
March 202411
February 202412
January 20247
December 202314
November 20238
October 202315

A total of 33 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 300 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.00 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

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 108 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202411
July 202410
June 202411
May 202411
April 20247
March 202410
February 20247
January 20246
December 20239
November 20233
October 202314

A total of 132 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202416
July 202413
June 20248
May 202416
April 20249
March 202415
February 202414
January 20246
December 20235
November 20237
October 202314

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 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
February 20242
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PO5 2DX 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. Elm Grove
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Wilton Place
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Worthing Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Duncan Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Marmion Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. St Ursula Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 20. B2151
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 21. Yarborough Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Grove Road North
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Clarence Parade
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. The Circle
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Hendy Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. St Judes Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 30. Sussex Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1