FLORENCE ROAD, PO5 2NE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO5 2NE

FLORENCE ROAD, PO5 2NE, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 93 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.25 per 1,000 population. This PO5 2NE 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 2NE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO5 2NE, encompassing approximately 3835 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (46.43% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (-15.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (12) incidents (300.00% increase)

PO5 2NE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 28
  • Waverley Road with total crimes: 8
  • Beach Road with total crimes: 8

FLORENCE ROAD, PO5 2NE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4124.2546.43%
Shoplifting1710.69-15.00%
Public order124.43300.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.13-46.15%
Other theft71.83600.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.830.00%
Burglary31.0450.00%
Theft from the person10.780.00%
Drugs10.26-80.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2821.12-37.78%
Shoplifting207.3033.33%
Anti-social behaviour135.21-23.53%
Drugs53.39-16.67%
Vehicle crime41.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.04-33.33%
Public order31.04-82.35%
Burglary20.780.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Other theft10.26-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4530.25200.00%
Public order1711.73183.33%
Anti-social behaviour174.43183.33%
Shoplifting154.4325.00%
Drugs63.91-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.56100.00%
Vehicle crime41.5633.33%
Other theft31.04-25.00%
Burglary20.78-60.00%
Other crime10.520.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1517.47-42.31%
Shoplifting123.910.00%
Drugs83.13700.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.0920.00%
Public order61.5620.00%
Burglary51.5666.67%
Other theft41.30-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.04200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.78-57.14%
Bicycle theft10.78-50.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Other crime10.26-50.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2614.8636.84%
Criminal damage and arson76.78600.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.83150.00%
Other theft51.300.00%
Public order51.3025.00%
Burglary31.3050.00%
Other crime20.780.00%
Bicycle theft20.520.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-80.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.21-9.52%
Other theft54.9525.00%
Vehicle crime51.30150.00%
Public order41.30-20.00%
Shoplifting21.040.00%
Burglary20.520.00%
Bicycle theft20.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.52-80.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.2116.67%
Criminal damage and arson55.48-28.57%
Public order51.3025.00%
Other theft41.3033.33%
Vehicle crime21.04-33.33%
Shoplifting20.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.520.00%
Other crime10.52-50.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.215.88%
Criminal damage and arson74.6975.00%
Public order41.83100.00%
Other theft31.040.00%
Vehicle crime30.78-62.50%
Burglary20.78100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.52-33.33%
Other crime20.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.73-48.48%
Vehicle crime84.43100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.0933.33%
Bicycle theft41.040.00%
Other theft31.04-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.78-62.50%
Public order20.78-33.33%
Robbery10.520.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3316.43106.25%
Anti-social behaviour88.60-38.46%
Other theft52.09400.00%
Shoplifting51.300.00%
Vehicle crime41.300.00%
Public order31.04-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.78-62.50%
Possession of weapons10.780.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.82-40.74%
Anti-social behaviour134.1762.50%
Criminal damage and arson83.39166.67%
Public order52.0925.00%
Vehicle crime41.30-33.33%
Bicycle theft21.040.00%
Burglary20.52100.00%
Other theft10.52-50.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2717.218.00%
Shoplifting87.04-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour82.09-52.94%
Vehicle crime62.0950.00%
Public order41.56-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.04-70.00%
Other theft20.780.00%
Drugs20.52100.00%
Bicycle theft20.52100.00%
Robbery10.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Burglary10.26-50.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2521.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour176.520.00%
Shoplifting144.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.650.00%
Public order82.610.00%
Vehicle crime42.090.00%
Burglary21.040.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20245
March 20243
February 20242
December 20232
November 20231
September 20232
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 65 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20244
May 20246
April 20243
March 20247
February 20241
January 20245
December 20237
November 20234
October 20233
September 20238
August 20233
July 202310

A total of 331 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.46 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202441
June 202428
May 202445
April 202415
March 202426
February 202419
January 202421
December 202318
November 202317
October 202333
September 202316
August 202327
July 202325

A total of 103 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 202413
May 202417
April 20246
March 20245
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20238
September 202313
August 20238
July 202317

A total of 78 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202412
June 20243
May 202417
April 20246
March 20245
February 20244
January 20245
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233
September 20235
August 20234
July 20238

A total of 95 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202417
June 202420
May 202415
April 202412
February 20242
January 20242
October 20235
August 20238
July 202314

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241
July 20231

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20241
May 20243
April 20244
March 20245
February 20245
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235
September 20231
August 20232

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20245
May 20246
April 20248
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 48 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
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
February 20245
January 20242
December 20233
November 20238
October 20234
September 20234
August 20236
July 20234

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total28
    Shoplifting17
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Waverley Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Beach Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 4. Alhambra Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order2
  • 5. Florence Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs1
  • 6. Avenue De Caen
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 7. Kenilworth Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 8. Rostrevor Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Whitwell Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Granada Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. St Simons Road
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 13. The Circle
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. B2155
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Onslow Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Maple Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Clarendon Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Malvern Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Furness Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Nightclub
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Garden Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Chester Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Freestone Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Wimbledon Park Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 25. St Vincent Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1