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

Overview of Crime in PO5 2LZ

MALVERN ROAD, PO5 2LZ, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 62 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.02 per 1,000 population. This PO5 2LZ 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 2LZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO5 2LZ, encompassing approximately 4129 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (-35.90% decrease)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

PO5 2LZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Waverley Road with total crimes: 14
  • Palmerston Road with total crimes: 8
  • Granada Road with total crimes: 5

MALVERN ROAD, PO5 2LZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2515.02-35.90%
Public order86.05-60.00%
Shoplifting81.94-20.00%
Other theft41.940.00%
Possession of weapons30.97200.00%
Burglary30.73-25.00%
Drugs30.73-72.73%
Vehicle crime30.73-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.73-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.48-71.43%
Robbery10.480.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3927.85-9.30%
Public order209.4566.67%
Drugs114.84450.00%
Shoplifting102.66-47.37%
Anti-social behaviour72.4216.67%
Vehicle crime61.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.4525.00%
Theft from the person51.21400.00%
Burglary41.2133.33%
Other theft40.97-33.33%
Other crime30.970.00%
Possession of weapons10.730.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4323.2534.38%
Shoplifting1910.41-9.52%
Public order124.60300.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.91-57.14%
Other theft61.45200.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.45-20.00%
Burglary30.97200.00%
Drugs20.73-60.00%
Theft from the person10.480.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3221.55-25.58%
Shoplifting217.7523.53%
Anti-social behaviour145.09-17.65%
Drugs53.39-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson51.21-16.67%
Vehicle crime41.2133.33%
Public order30.97-82.35%
Other theft20.73-33.33%
Other crime10.480.00%
Burglary10.24-50.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4328.82168.75%
Public order1710.41183.33%
Anti-social behaviour174.12183.33%
Shoplifting174.1221.43%
Drugs74.12-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson61.70100.00%
Vehicle crime31.450.00%
Other theft30.73-25.00%
Burglary20.73-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.48100.00%
Theft from the person10.48-50.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1617.68-50.00%
Shoplifting143.88366.67%
Drugs93.39800.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.18-14.29%
Public order61.450.00%
Burglary61.4550.00%
Other theft41.45-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.97200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.73-66.67%
Theft from the person20.730.00%
Bicycle theft10.48-50.00%
Other crime10.24-50.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3217.6877.78%
Criminal damage and arson97.75800.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.18250.00%
Public order61.7020.00%
Other theft51.45-28.57%
Burglary41.210.00%
Shoplifting30.9750.00%
Other crime20.730.00%
Bicycle theft20.48100.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-80.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.17-14.29%
Other theft74.3616.67%
Public order51.70-28.57%
Vehicle crime51.21400.00%
Shoplifting21.21-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.48-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-75.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.3510.53%
Public order75.0975.00%
Other theft61.70100.00%
Shoplifting61.45200.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.45-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.9750.00%
Theft from the person20.730.00%
Other crime10.48-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.90-5.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.6025.00%
Burglary41.21300.00%
Public order40.97100.00%
Other theft30.970.00%
Vehicle crime20.73-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour20.480.00%
Other crime20.480.00%
Shoplifting20.48100.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.63-37.50%
Vehicle crime74.8475.00%
Bicycle theft51.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.2133.33%
Other theft30.97-40.00%
Public order20.73-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.48-75.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Shoplifting10.24-83.33%
Drugs10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3215.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour87.750.00%
Shoplifting61.940.00%
Other theft51.450.00%
Public order51.210.00%
Vehicle crime41.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.970.00%
Possession of weapons10.730.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20246
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20245
February 20247
January 20246
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 95 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202420
July 202412
June 20243
May 202417
April 20246
March 20246
February 20245
January 20247
December 20234
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 340 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202439
July 202443
June 202432
May 202443
April 202416
March 202432
February 202418
January 202421
December 202319
November 202320
October 202332

A total of 109 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
July 202419
June 202421
May 202417
April 202414
March 20243
February 20242
January 20246
December 20232
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20244
June 20245
May 20246
April 20243
March 20249
February 20241
January 20244
December 20235
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20246
March 20244
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 76 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20246
June 202414
May 202417
April 20246
March 20247
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20238

A total of 42 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202411
July 20242
June 20245
May 20247
April 20249
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20245
January 20241
December 20232
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20242

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
November 20235

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Waverley Road
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Public order3
    Possession of weapons2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Palmerston Road
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 3. Granada Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 6. Worthing Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. B2155
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Nightclub
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Clarence Parade
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. The Circle
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Wimbledon Park Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 12. Alhambra Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. St Simons Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Kenilworth Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Maple Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Lennox Road South
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Florence Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Beach Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Burgoyne Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. South Parade
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Kirkstall Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Avenue De Caen
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Auckland Road East
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. The Vale
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Chester Place
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 26. St Vincent Road
    Total1
    Other theft1