MALVERN ROAD, PO5 2LD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO5 2LD

MALVERN ROAD, PO5 2LD, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 106 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.17 per 1,000 population. This PO5 2LD 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 2LD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO5 2LD, encompassing approximately 5834 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (48) incidents (-5.88% decrease)
  • Public order: (16) incidents (-36.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PO5 2LD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Waverley Road with total crimes: 14
  • Richmond Place with total crimes: 13
  • Ashby Place with total crimes: 8

MALVERN ROAD, PO5 2LD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4818.17-5.88%
Public order168.23-36.00%
Shoplifting122.740.00%
Possession of weapons52.06400.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.86-44.44%
Vehicle crime50.860.00%
Burglary40.860.00%
Other theft30.69-62.50%
Drugs30.51-78.57%
Anti-social behaviour20.51-84.62%
Theft from the person20.34-33.33%
Robbery10.340.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5125.71-7.27%
Public order258.7466.67%
Drugs144.28600.00%
Anti-social behaviour132.4085.71%
Shoplifting122.23140.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.06125.00%
Other theft81.540.00%
Other crime51.37400.00%
Vehicle crime50.8625.00%
Burglary40.860.00%
Theft from the person30.69200.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5518.3427.91%
Public order159.43150.00%
Other theft82.57166.67%
Anti-social behaviour71.37-50.00%
Shoplifting51.20-70.59%
Burglary40.8633.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.69-20.00%
Vehicle crime40.690.00%
Drugs20.69-66.67%
Other crime10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4317.82-27.12%
Shoplifting177.37-15.00%
Anti-social behaviour142.917.69%
Public order62.40-68.42%
Drugs61.03-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.03-37.50%
Vehicle crime40.86-33.33%
Burglary30.69200.00%
Other theft30.51-25.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Robbery10.170.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5924.8584.38%
Shoplifting2010.1181.82%
Public order193.4372.73%
Anti-social behaviour133.2644.44%
Criminal damage and arson82.2333.33%
Drugs81.37-20.00%
Vehicle crime61.3720.00%
Other theft41.03-33.33%
Bicycle theft30.69200.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Robbery10.170.00%
Theft from the person10.17-50.00%
Other crime10.17-50.00%
Burglary10.17-88.89%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3218.17-43.86%
Public order115.4822.22%
Shoplifting111.89-31.25%
Drugs101.89233.33%
Burglary91.7180.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.54-25.00%
Other theft61.5420.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.03-25.00%
Vehicle crime51.0366.67%
Theft from the person20.860.00%
Other crime20.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.34-80.00%
Robbery10.17-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5721.94137.50%
Shoplifting169.7777.78%
Anti-social behaviour122.7433.33%
Public order92.0628.57%
Criminal damage and arson81.54166.67%
Burglary51.37400.00%
Bicycle theft50.86400.00%
Other theft50.86-58.33%
Drugs30.8650.00%
Vehicle crime30.51-57.14%
Other crime20.510.00%
Robbery20.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.34-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2413.20-22.58%
Other theft124.11100.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.06200.00%
Shoplifting91.54-47.06%
Public order71.54-30.00%
Vehicle crime71.20250.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.20-40.00%
Drugs20.510.00%
Possession of weapons20.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Burglary10.170.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3113.376.90%
Shoplifting175.31142.86%
Public order102.9125.00%
Other theft61.7150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.0325.00%
Theft from the person30.86200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.510.00%
Vehicle crime20.51-33.33%
Other crime10.34-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2911.837.41%
Public order84.97100.00%
Shoplifting71.37-30.00%
Burglary51.20150.00%
Other theft40.8633.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.690.00%
Vehicle crime30.69-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour30.51-40.00%
Other crime20.510.00%
Robbery20.340.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Drugs10.17-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2712.34-30.77%
Shoplifting104.630.00%
Vehicle crime81.7133.33%
Bicycle theft61.37100.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.03-64.29%
Criminal damage and arson40.860.00%
Public order40.69-42.86%
Other theft30.69-57.14%
Drugs20.51100.00%
Burglary20.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3916.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour146.680.00%
Shoplifting102.400.00%
Other theft71.710.00%
Public order71.200.00%
Vehicle crime61.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.030.00%
Other crime30.690.00%
Bicycle theft30.510.00%
Robbery20.510.00%
Theft from the person20.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Drugs10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 69 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 20248
June 20243
May 20244
April 20246
March 20245
February 202412
January 20246
December 20234
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 137 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202425
July 202415
June 20246
May 202419
April 202411
March 20249
February 20247
January 202410
December 20238
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 495 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
August 202451
July 202455
June 202443
May 202459
April 202432
March 202457
February 202424
January 202431
December 202329
November 202327
October 202339

A total of 65 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 20244
June 20245
May 20248
April 20246
March 20248
February 20243
January 20245
December 20234
November 20234
October 20234

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

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

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
April 20249
March 20245
February 20241
December 20235
November 20232

A total of 146 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202412
July 20245
June 202417
May 202420
April 202411
March 202416
February 20249
January 202417
December 20237
November 202310
October 202310

A total of 104 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202413
July 20247
June 202414
May 202413
April 20249
March 202412
February 20249
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235
October 202314

A total of 52 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202414
July 20242
June 20246
May 20248
April 202410
March 20243
February 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 58 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20244
June 20244
May 20246
April 20245
March 20243
February 20247
January 20242
December 20233
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 16 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20245
February 20241
November 20236
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Waverley Road
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Public order3
    Possession of weapons2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Richmond Place
    Total13
    Shoplifting5
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Possession of weapons2
  • 3. Ashby Place
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 4. Palmerston Road
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
  • 6. Granada Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 9. Wilton Place
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Worthing Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Duncan Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Marmion Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. B2155
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Nightclub
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Clarence Parade
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. The Circle
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Wimbledon Park Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 18. Victoria Road South
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Hillborough Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Allen'S Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. St Simons Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Kenilworth Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Maple Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Lennox Road South
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Florence Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 26. Beach Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Burgoyne Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. South Parade
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Kirkstall Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Avenue De Caen
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1