PO5 2EJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO5 2EJ

PO5 2EJ, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 145 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.10 per 1,000 population. This PO5 2EJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PO5 postcode area, which has experienced 508 crimes and a crime rate of 18.18 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PO5 2EJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO5 2EJ, encompassing approximately 8479 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (44) incidents (-29.03% decrease)
  • Public order: (22) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (19) incidents (26.67% increase)

PO5 2EJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Richmond Place with total crimes: 18
  • Palmerston Road with total crimes: 16
  • Stafford Road with total crimes: 14

PO5 2EJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4417.10-29.03%
Public order225.190.00%
Shoplifting192.5926.67%
Anti-social behaviour142.2427.27%
Other theft131.65225.00%
Drugs111.53120.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.300.00%
Vehicle crime41.060.00%
Other crime30.47200.00%
Bicycle theft20.350.00%
Robbery20.24-50.00%
Burglary10.24-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.12-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6217.105.08%
Public order227.3110.00%
Shoplifting152.59-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour111.7737.50%
Criminal damage and arson91.300.00%
Drugs51.06-16.67%
Other theft40.590.00%
Vehicle crime40.47300.00%
Robbery40.47300.00%
Burglary30.47-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.350.00%
Possession of weapons20.24100.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5916.633.51%
Shoplifting256.96-21.88%
Public order202.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.06-46.67%
Drugs60.940.00%
Burglary60.7120.00%
Other theft40.71-20.00%
Robbery10.47-66.67%
Theft from the person10.12-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%
Vehicle crime10.12-83.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5719.9342.50%
Shoplifting326.72128.57%
Public order203.77150.00%
Anti-social behaviour152.3687.50%
Criminal damage and arson91.7750.00%
Vehicle crime61.060.00%
Drugs60.71-25.00%
Burglary50.71-16.67%
Bicycle theft50.59400.00%
Other theft50.5925.00%
Other crime30.59200.00%
Robbery30.350.00%
Theft from the person30.35200.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences4012.38-31.03%
Shoplifting144.72-30.00%
Public order81.65-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour80.94-42.86%
Drugs80.94100.00%
Vehicle crime60.94100.00%
Burglary60.7150.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.71-33.33%
Other theft40.7133.33%
Possession of weapons20.47-33.33%
Other crime10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.12-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5815.80141.67%
Shoplifting206.8433.33%
Anti-social behaviour142.360.00%
Public order101.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.1828.57%
Burglary41.0633.33%
Drugs40.47100.00%
Bicycle theft40.470.00%
Other theft30.47-75.00%
Possession of weapons30.35-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.35-62.50%
Robbery20.350.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2411.91-33.33%
Shoplifting152.83-31.82%
Anti-social behaviour141.77133.33%
Other theft121.6571.43%
Public order101.4266.67%
Vehicle crime81.18100.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.9416.67%
Possession of weapons40.83300.00%
Burglary30.470.00%
Drugs20.350.00%
Other crime20.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3611.09-18.18%
Shoplifting224.2522.22%
Other theft72.5940.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.83-33.33%
Public order60.71-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour60.7120.00%
Vehicle crime40.7133.33%
Burglary30.47-66.67%
Theft from the person20.35100.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4413.0951.72%
Shoplifting185.1938.46%
Public order112.1257.14%
Criminal damage and arson91.30200.00%
Burglary91.06125.00%
Other theft51.0666.67%
Anti-social behaviour50.59-16.67%
Vehicle crime30.59-50.00%
Robbery20.350.00%
Drugs20.24-50.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Other crime10.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.12-83.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences299.67-25.64%
Shoplifting133.42-27.78%
Public order71.53-53.33%
Vehicle crime60.83-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.71-57.14%
Bicycle theft60.7120.00%
Drugs40.71100.00%
Burglary40.4733.33%
Other theft30.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.35-70.00%
Theft from the person10.35-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3914.6214.71%
Shoplifting184.60125.00%
Public order152.1250.00%
Anti-social behaviour141.7716.67%
Vehicle crime101.6542.86%
Criminal damage and arson101.1825.00%
Bicycle theft51.180.00%
Burglary30.59-50.00%
Other theft30.350.00%
Theft from the person20.35-33.33%
Drugs20.24-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.24-75.00%
Other crime10.120.00%
Robbery10.120.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3411.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour124.010.00%
Public order101.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.180.00%
Shoplifting80.940.00%
Vehicle crime70.940.00%
Burglary60.830.00%
Possession of weapons40.710.00%
Drugs30.470.00%
Theft from the person30.350.00%
Other theft30.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 53 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 20245
June 20246
May 20246
April 20248
March 20244
February 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 66 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 20244
June 20244
May 20245
April 20244
March 20243
February 202412
January 20247
December 20235
November 20233
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 161 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202422
July 202422
June 202420
May 202420
April 20248
March 202410
February 202410
January 20246
December 202311
November 20237
October 202315
September 202310

A total of 526 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202444
July 202462
June 202459
May 202457
April 202440
March 202458
February 202424
January 202436
December 202344
November 202329
October 202339
September 202334

A total of 27 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
May 20245
April 20241
March 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 127 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
July 202411
June 20248
May 202415
April 20248
March 202414
February 202414
January 20246
December 20235
November 20236
October 202314
September 202312

A total of 94 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20249
June 20249
May 20249
April 20246
March 20249
February 20247
January 20246
December 20239
November 20233
October 202310
September 20238

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241
February 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 219 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202419
July 202415
June 202425
May 202432
April 202414
March 202420
February 202415
January 202422
December 202318
November 202313
October 202318
September 20238

A total of 62 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20244
June 20241
May 20246
April 20246
March 20243
February 20248
January 20244
December 20233
November 20236
October 202310
September 20237

A total of 53 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20245
April 20246
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20239
November 20234
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 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 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PO5 2EJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Richmond Place
    Total18
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Palmerston Road
    Total16
    Shoplifting8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Stafford Road
    Total14
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Elm Grove
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Tonbridge Street
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 6. B2154
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total7
    Other theft4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Ashby Place
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 9. B2151
    Total6
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 10. Clarence Parade
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Nelson Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other crime1
  • 12. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Hendy Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Malvern Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 16. Auckland Road East
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Ashburton Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 18. The Vale
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 19. St Vincent Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 20. Victoria Road South
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 21. Merton Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 22. St Judes Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 23. Lennox Road South
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 24. Auckland Road West
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 25. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Osborne Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 27. Portland Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 28. Lennox Road North
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. The Circle
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 30. Garden Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1