PO5 2JX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO5 2JX

PO5 2JX, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 68 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.21 per 1,000 population. This PO5 2JX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PO5 postcode area, which has experienced 474 crimes and a crime rate of 16.96 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PO5 2JX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO5 2JX, encompassing approximately 5567 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (29.63% increase)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (266.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)

PO5 2JX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Waverley Road with total crimes: 8
  • Beach Road with total crimes: 8
  • Alhambra Road with total crimes: 7

PO5 2JX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3512.2129.63%
Public order116.29266.67%
Other theft61.98200.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.08-60.00%
Burglary40.72100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.720.00%
Vehicle crime20.72-50.00%
Drugs10.36-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2710.78-32.50%
Anti-social behaviour104.85-9.09%
Vehicle crime41.800.00%
Drugs40.72-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson40.72-42.86%
Public order30.72-80.00%
Shoplifting30.540.00%
Burglary20.54100.00%
Other theft20.36-50.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4016.88100.00%
Public order157.1866.67%
Anti-social behaviour112.6983.33%
Drugs71.98-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson71.2616.67%
Vehicle crime41.2633.33%
Other theft40.72-20.00%
Shoplifting30.72200.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Burglary10.18-83.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.39-42.86%
Public order93.5928.57%
Drugs81.62300.00%
Burglary61.4450.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.08-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson61.08-25.00%
Other theft51.080.00%
Vehicle crime30.90200.00%
Bicycle theft10.54-50.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%
Other crime10.18-50.00%
Robbery10.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3513.1152.17%
Criminal damage and arson86.29700.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.4475.00%
Public order71.2675.00%
Other theft51.26-37.50%
Burglary40.90100.00%
Other crime20.720.00%
Bicycle theft20.360.00%
Drugs20.36-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.36-80.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.34-17.86%
Other theft84.1360.00%
Vehicle crime51.4466.67%
Public order40.90-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour40.72300.00%
Drugs30.720.00%
Burglary20.540.00%
Bicycle theft20.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences289.1633.33%
Public order75.0375.00%
Other theft51.2666.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.90-33.33%
Vehicle crime30.72-25.00%
Theft from the person20.540.00%
Other crime10.36-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.18-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.445.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.7720.00%
Public order41.0833.33%
Vehicle crime40.72-50.00%
Burglary30.72200.00%
Other theft30.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.54-50.00%
Other crime20.36100.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Drugs10.180.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.16-45.95%
Vehicle crime83.59100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.4466.67%
Anti-social behaviour40.90-50.00%
Bicycle theft40.720.00%
Other theft30.72-57.14%
Public order30.54-40.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Burglary10.180.00%
Other crime10.18-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3713.11105.56%
Anti-social behaviour86.65-20.00%
Other theft71.440.00%
Public order51.260.00%
Vehicle crime40.90-20.00%
Other crime30.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.54-62.50%
Robbery20.54100.00%
Shoplifting20.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.36-50.00%
Drugs10.180.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.70-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour103.2311.11%
Criminal damage and arson81.8060.00%
Public order51.440.00%
Vehicle crime50.90-16.67%
Burglary40.90100.00%
Possession of weapons20.72100.00%
Bicycle theft10.36-50.00%
Robbery10.180.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2612.03-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour94.67-30.77%
Vehicle crime61.62100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.08-44.44%
Public order50.90-44.44%
Shoplifting50.9025.00%
Other theft30.90-40.00%
Burglary20.54-50.00%
Drugs20.360.00%
Bicycle theft20.36100.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3014.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour135.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.330.00%
Public order91.620.00%
Other theft51.620.00%
Burglary40.900.00%
Shoplifting40.720.00%
Vehicle crime30.720.00%
Drugs20.540.00%
Theft from the person20.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 89 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.85 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 202410
May 202411
April 20246
March 20247
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20238
September 202310
August 20239
July 202313

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20246
March 20244
February 20242
December 20233
November 20231
September 20234
August 20232
July 20234

A total of 70 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20244
May 20247
April 20246
March 20248
February 20241
January 20244
December 20236
November 20235
October 20233
September 20238
August 20235
July 20239

A total of 360 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.69 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202435
June 202427
May 202440
April 202420
March 202435
February 202423
January 202428
December 202321
November 202320
October 202337
September 202318
August 202326
July 202330

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
February 20245
January 20243
December 20234
November 20238
October 20234
September 20235
August 20236
July 20233

A total of 87 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 20243
May 202415
April 20249
March 20247
February 20244
January 20247
December 20234
November 20233
October 20235
September 20235
August 20235
July 20239

A total of 56 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20242
May 20244
April 20245
March 20245
February 20248
January 20245
December 20233
November 20233
October 20237
August 20233
July 20235

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
May 20247
April 20248
March 20242
February 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
November 20234
September 20231
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
October 20232
August 20235
July 20234

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
August 20231

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232
August 20231

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
July 20232

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20232
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Waverley Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Beach Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 3. Alhambra Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order2
  • 4. Florence Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs1
  • 5. Kenilworth Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 6. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Shirley Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Whitwell Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Granada Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. St Simons Road
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 12. The Circle
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Lowcay Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Allen'S Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Herbert Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. B2155
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Onslow Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Maple Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Clarendon Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. Malvern Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 21. Furness Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Nightclub
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Garden Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Chester Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Freestone Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Wimbledon Park Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 27. St Vincent Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Kings Mews
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 29. Yves Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Wilton Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1