THE CIRCLE, PO5 2JN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO5 2JN

THE CIRCLE, PO5 2JN, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 134 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.24 per 1,000 population. This PO5 2JN 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 2JN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO5 2JN, encompassing approximately 6619 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (45) incidents (-11.76% decrease)
  • Public order: (20) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (150.00% increase)

PO5 2JN 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: 12

THE CIRCLE, PO5 2JN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4520.24-11.76%
Public order206.8011.11%
Anti-social behaviour153.02150.00%
Shoplifting152.2750.00%
Drugs142.27250.00%
Other theft92.1228.57%
Criminal damage and arson61.3620.00%
Vehicle crime30.91-25.00%
Other crime30.45200.00%
Burglary20.45100.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5116.6230.77%
Public order187.70125.00%
Shoplifting102.72-52.38%
Other theft71.51250.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.06-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson50.91-16.67%
Drugs40.76-42.86%
Vehicle crime40.60-20.00%
Burglary10.60-66.67%
Other crime10.150.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%
Robbery10.150.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3915.71-18.75%
Shoplifting215.89-19.23%
Anti-social behaviour113.1710.00%
Public order81.66-60.00%
Drugs71.21-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson61.060.00%
Vehicle crime50.910.00%
Burglary30.760.00%
Other theft20.45-33.33%
Robbery10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4820.8550.00%
Shoplifting267.2585.71%
Public order203.93150.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.0225.00%
Drugs91.51-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.3650.00%
Vehicle crime50.910.00%
Bicycle theft40.760.00%
Burglary30.60-50.00%
Other theft30.450.00%
Other crime20.45100.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3214.20-31.91%
Shoplifting144.83-26.32%
Drugs102.12400.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.51-11.11%
Public order81.210.00%
Burglary61.21200.00%
Vehicle crime50.9166.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.76-50.00%
Other theft30.60-25.00%
Robbery10.45-50.00%
Other crime10.150.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.15-50.00%

In March 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 offences4716.62113.64%
Shoplifting197.1058.33%
Anti-social behaviour92.87-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson81.3660.00%
Public order81.210.00%
Other theft41.21-60.00%
Bicycle theft40.600.00%
Vehicle crime30.60-57.14%
Possession of weapons20.450.00%
Burglary20.30100.00%
Drugs20.30100.00%
Robbery20.300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.94-21.43%
Shoplifting123.32-36.84%
Anti-social behaviour111.81175.00%
Other theft101.66100.00%
Public order81.51-20.00%
Vehicle crime71.21250.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.0666.67%
Possession of weapons20.76100.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Drugs10.150.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2811.33-6.67%
Shoplifting194.2335.71%
Public order102.8742.86%
Other theft51.5125.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.60-57.14%
Vehicle crime20.45-33.33%
Theft from the person20.30100.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3012.2442.86%
Shoplifting144.5327.27%
Public order72.1275.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.0640.00%
Burglary61.06200.00%
Other theft40.9133.33%
Anti-social behaviour40.60100.00%
Vehicle crime30.60-66.67%
Other crime20.450.00%
Robbery20.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Drugs10.15-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.12-38.24%
Shoplifting113.17-26.67%
Vehicle crime91.6612.50%
Bicycle theft71.36133.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.0625.00%
Public order40.76-50.00%
Other theft30.6050.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.45-84.62%
Drugs20.300.00%
Burglary20.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3414.2041.67%
Shoplifting155.14150.00%
Anti-social behaviour132.27-13.33%
Vehicle crime81.9633.33%
Public order81.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.21-55.56%
Bicycle theft30.60200.00%
Other theft20.45100.00%
Theft from the person20.300.00%
Burglary20.30-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.30-50.00%
Other crime10.150.00%
Robbery10.150.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2412.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour153.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.270.00%
Public order81.360.00%
Vehicle crime61.210.00%
Shoplifting60.910.00%
Burglary40.910.00%
Theft from the person20.600.00%
Possession of weapons20.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Drugs10.150.00%
Other theft10.150.00%
Robbery10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 51 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
July 20244
June 20247
May 20249
April 202410
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 421 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202445
July 202451
June 202439
May 202448
April 202432
March 202447
February 202422
January 202428
December 202330
November 202321
October 202334
September 202324

A total of 60 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20245
May 20245
April 20245
March 20243
February 20247
January 20242
December 20233
November 20239
October 20238
September 20236

A total of 53 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20247
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20244
February 202410
January 20245
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 127 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202420
July 202418
June 20248
May 202420
April 20248
March 20248
February 20248
January 202410
December 20237
November 20234
October 20238
September 20238

A total of 108 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202415
July 20246
June 202411
May 202410
April 20248
March 20249
February 202411
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232
October 202313
September 202315

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20246
March 20242
February 20241
December 20236
November 20232
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20244
March 20244
January 20241
November 20237
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 68 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20245
June 20246
May 20246
April 20244
March 20248
February 20245
January 20243
December 20237
November 20235
October 20234
September 20239

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 182 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202415
July 202410
June 202421
May 202426
April 202414
March 202419
February 202412
January 202419
December 202314
November 202311
October 202315
September 20236

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PO5 2JN 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
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Tonbridge Street
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 5. Florence Road
    Total7
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 6. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total7
    Other theft4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Beach Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 8. Ashby Place
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 9. Avenue De Caen
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Clarence Parade
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Wimbledon Park Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Nelson Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other crime1
  • 13. Clarence Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 14. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Taswell Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Kenilworth Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Malvern Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 18. Auckland Road East
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. The Vale
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 20. St Vincent Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 21. Napier Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Victoria Road South
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 23. Merton Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 24. St Judes Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 25. Lennox Road South
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 26. Nightclub
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Auckland Road West
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 28. Osborne Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 29. Portland Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 30. Lennox Road North
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1