LENNOX ROAD SOUTH, PO5 2HT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO5 2HT

LENNOX ROAD SOUTH, PO5 2HT, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 111 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.71 per 1,000 population. This PO5 2HT 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 2HT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO5 2HT, encompassing approximately 4887 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (-8.89% decrease)
  • Public order: (15) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (14) incidents (366.67% increase)

PO5 2HT 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
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 14

LENNOX ROAD SOUTH, PO5 2HT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4122.71-8.89%
Public order158.3925.00%
Drugs143.07366.67%
Shoplifting132.86225.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.66150.00%
Vehicle crime52.0566.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.02-20.00%
Other theft30.82-57.14%
Burglary20.61100.00%
Theft from the person20.41100.00%
Other crime20.41100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4517.6050.00%
Public order129.21140.00%
Other theft72.46133.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.02-66.67%
Shoplifting40.82-76.47%
Drugs30.82-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.61-25.00%
Burglary10.61-66.67%
Other crime10.200.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3017.80-36.17%
Shoplifting176.14-10.53%
Anti-social behaviour123.4820.00%
Drugs62.46-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson51.23-16.67%
Public order51.02-66.67%
Vehicle crime41.0233.33%
Burglary30.82200.00%
Other theft30.61-25.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4724.3588.00%
Shoplifting199.6290.00%
Public order153.89150.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.0742.86%
Drugs72.05-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson61.43100.00%
Other theft41.23100.00%
Bicycle theft40.820.00%
Vehicle crime30.82-25.00%
Robbery10.610.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Other crime10.20-50.00%
Burglary10.20-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2515.96-39.02%
Drugs115.11266.67%
Shoplifting102.25-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour72.05-30.00%
Public order61.43-14.29%
Burglary51.2366.67%
Vehicle crime41.0233.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.82-50.00%
Other crime20.61100.00%
Other theft20.41-50.00%
Robbery10.41-50.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4120.46115.79%
Shoplifting148.3955.56%
Anti-social behaviour102.8642.86%
Public order72.0516.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.43100.00%
Bicycle theft51.23400.00%
Other theft41.02-50.00%
Burglary30.82200.00%
Drugs30.61200.00%
Vehicle crime30.61-50.00%
Robbery20.610.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.89-13.64%
Shoplifting93.89-40.00%
Other theft81.84100.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.64133.33%
Vehicle crime61.430.00%
Public order61.23-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Burglary10.200.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.8710.00%
Shoplifting154.50114.29%
Public order83.0733.33%
Other theft41.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.82-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.6150.00%
Theft from the person20.61100.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.05-9.09%
Shoplifting74.09-30.00%
Public order61.43500.00%
Other theft41.23100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.8233.33%
Burglary30.8250.00%
Vehicle crime20.61-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.41-50.00%
Other crime20.410.00%
Robbery20.410.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Drugs10.20-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.28-33.33%
Shoplifting104.5025.00%
Vehicle crime82.05166.67%
Bicycle theft51.64150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.02-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson30.82-25.00%
Other theft20.61-33.33%
Drugs20.41100.00%
Burglary20.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Public order10.20-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3315.3465.00%
Anti-social behaviour126.75-14.29%
Shoplifting82.46100.00%
Public order51.64-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.02-33.33%
Other theft30.8250.00%
Vehicle crime30.61-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.61100.00%
Theft from the person20.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour144.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.860.00%
Public order61.230.00%
Vehicle crime41.230.00%
Shoplifting40.820.00%
Burglary30.820.00%
Other theft20.610.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 92 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202415
July 202412
June 20245
May 202415
April 20246
March 20247
February 20246
January 20248
December 20236
November 20231
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 50 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
July 20243
June 20246
May 20247
April 202411
March 20243
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 365 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202441
July 202445
June 202430
May 202447
April 202425
March 202441
February 202419
January 202422
December 202320
November 202322
October 202333
September 202320

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 20246
December 20232
November 20238
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20247
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20244
February 20248
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 95 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 20244
June 202412
May 202410
April 20247
March 202410
February 20247
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 202312
September 202314

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20245
March 20243
February 20241
December 20233
November 20232
September 20233

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 130 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 20244
June 202417
May 202419
April 202410
March 202414
February 20249
January 202415
December 20237
November 202310
October 20238
September 20234

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20244
March 20245
February 20241
January 20241
November 20235
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PO5 2HT 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. Parking Area
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Florence Road
    Total7
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 5. Beach Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 6. Ashby Place
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 7. Avenue De Caen
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Clarence Parade
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Wimbledon Park Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Clarence Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 11. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Taswell Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Kenilworth Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Malvern Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 15. Park/Open Space
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 16. Auckland Road East
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. The Vale
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 18. St Vincent Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 19. B2155
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. Lennox Road South
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 21. Burgoyne Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Nightclub
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Chewter Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Eastern Villas Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Kirkstall Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Lennox Road North
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. The Circle
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 28. Garden Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Worthing Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Marmion Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1