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

Overview of Crime in PO5 2NF

FLORENCE ROAD, PO5 2NF, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 59 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.58 per 1,000 population. This PO5 2NF 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 2NF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO5 2NF, encompassing approximately 4690 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PO5 2NF area, explore the PO5 2NF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (-63.16% decrease)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

PO5 2NF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Waverley Road with total crimes: 14
  • Granada Road with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4

FLORENCE ROAD, PO5 2NF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2412.58-40.00%
Public order75.12-63.16%
Other theft51.4966.67%
Shoplifting41.07100.00%
Vehicle crime40.85-33.33%
Possession of weapons30.85200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.64-50.00%
Drugs30.64-66.67%
Burglary20.64-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.43-71.43%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4022.39-2.44%
Public order198.5358.33%
Drugs94.05800.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.92-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson61.4950.00%
Vehicle crime61.28500.00%
Theft from the person51.28400.00%
Burglary41.070.00%
Other crime30.850.00%
Other theft30.64-50.00%
Shoplifting20.64-88.24%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

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 offences4120.2632.26%
Shoplifting178.74-10.53%
Public order123.62200.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.56-46.67%
Other theft61.71200.00%
Burglary41.28100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.85-75.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Drugs10.21-80.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3118.55-24.39%
Shoplifting196.6126.67%
Anti-social behaviour154.05-11.76%
Drugs53.20-16.67%
Public order41.07-76.47%
Vehicle crime40.8533.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.85-33.33%
Burglary20.850.00%
Other theft20.43-33.33%
Other crime10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4123.88141.18%
Public order178.74183.33%
Anti-social behaviour173.62183.33%
Shoplifting153.6225.00%
Drugs63.20-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.280.00%
Vehicle crime31.280.00%
Other theft30.64-25.00%
Burglary20.64-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1715.56-45.16%
Shoplifting123.620.00%
Drugs82.56300.00%
Burglary61.7150.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.280.00%
Public order61.2820.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.28-25.00%
Other theft41.28-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.85200.00%
Bicycle theft10.64-50.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Other crime10.21-50.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3114.0747.62%
Criminal damage and arson86.61700.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.71200.00%
Other theft51.280.00%
Public order51.0725.00%
Burglary41.07100.00%
Other crime20.850.00%
Bicycle theft20.430.00%
Drugs20.43100.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-80.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.59-12.50%
Other theft54.4825.00%
Vehicle crime51.07150.00%
Public order41.07-20.00%
Shoplifting20.850.00%
Burglary20.430.00%
Bicycle theft20.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-75.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences249.5926.32%
Public order55.1225.00%
Other theft41.0733.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.85-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.85-33.33%
Shoplifting20.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.430.00%
Other crime10.43-50.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.17-5.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.0550.00%
Public order41.28100.00%
Other theft30.850.00%
Vehicle crime30.64-62.50%
Burglary20.64100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.43-50.00%
Other crime20.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

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 offences2010.45-41.18%
Vehicle crime84.26100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.7133.33%
Anti-social behaviour40.85-55.56%
Bicycle theft40.850.00%
Other theft30.85-50.00%
Public order20.64-50.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Burglary10.210.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3414.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour97.250.00%
Other theft61.920.00%
Shoplifting51.280.00%
Public order41.070.00%
Vehicle crime40.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.850.00%
Other crime20.640.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

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
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 89 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202419
July 202412
June 20244
May 202417
April 20246
March 20245
February 20244
January 20245
December 20234
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 343 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202440
July 202441
June 202431
May 202441
April 202417
March 202431
February 202421
January 202424
December 202319
November 202320
October 202334

A total of 78 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 202417
June 202419
May 202415
April 202412
February 20242
January 20242
October 20235

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
November 20234

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20244
June 20244
May 20246
April 20246
March 20248
February 20241
January 20244
December 20236
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 4 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
October 20231

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 80 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20248
June 202415
May 202417
April 20246
March 20246
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20239

A total of 38 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20249
July 20241
June 20245
May 20246
April 20248
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20245
January 20242
December 20233
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 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 20232

A total of 8 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
April 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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