SOMERSET ROAD, PO5 2NL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO5 2NL

SOMERSET ROAD, PO5 2NL, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 54 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.56 per 1,000 population. This PO5 2NL 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 2NL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO5 2NL, encompassing approximately 3708 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (-63.16% decrease)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)

PO5 2NL 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

SOMERSET ROAD, PO5 2NL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences2114.56-40.00%
Public order75.66-63.16%
Other theft61.89200.00%
Shoplifting41.62100.00%
Possession of weapons31.08200.00%
Drugs30.81-62.50%
Vehicle crime30.81-50.00%
Burglary20.81-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.54-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-83.33%
Robbery10.270.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3525.89-5.41%
Public order199.4472.73%
Drugs85.12700.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.1650.00%
Vehicle crime61.62500.00%
Theft from the person51.62400.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.35-37.50%
Burglary41.3533.33%
Other crime31.080.00%
Other theft20.81-71.43%
Shoplifting20.54-88.24%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3724.2737.04%
Shoplifting179.98-15.00%
Public order114.58175.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.97-42.86%
Other theft72.16600.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.890.00%
Burglary31.0850.00%
Vehicle crime10.81-75.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Drugs10.27-80.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2722.11-40.00%
Shoplifting207.2833.33%
Anti-social behaviour145.39-17.65%
Drugs53.78-16.67%
Public order41.35-76.47%
Vehicle crime41.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.08-33.33%
Burglary21.080.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Other theft10.27-66.67%

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 offences4531.28181.25%
Public order1712.14183.33%
Anti-social behaviour174.58183.33%
Shoplifting154.5825.00%
Drugs64.05-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.6250.00%
Vehicle crime41.6233.33%
Other theft31.08-25.00%
Burglary20.81-66.67%
Other crime10.540.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1618.88-30.43%
Shoplifting124.310.00%
Drugs83.24700.00%
Burglary62.16100.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.620.00%
Public order61.6220.00%
Other theft41.62-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.08-42.86%
Vehicle crime31.08200.00%
Bicycle theft10.81-50.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Other crime10.27-50.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2314.8327.78%
Criminal damage and arson76.20600.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.89200.00%
Other theft51.620.00%
Public order51.3525.00%
Burglary31.3550.00%
Other crime20.810.00%
Bicycle theft20.540.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-80.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.33-14.29%
Other theft54.8525.00%
Vehicle crime51.35150.00%
Public order41.35-20.00%
Shoplifting21.080.00%
Burglary20.540.00%
Bicycle theft20.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.54100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-80.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

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 offences2111.3316.67%
Criminal damage and arson55.660.00%
Public order51.3525.00%
Other theft41.3533.33%
Vehicle crime21.08-33.33%
Shoplifting20.540.00%
Other crime10.54-50.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-50.00%

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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.8525.00%
Public order41.35100.00%
Other theft31.080.00%
Vehicle crime30.81-62.50%
Burglary20.81100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.54-33.33%
Other crime20.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.40-43.75%
Vehicle crime84.85100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.1633.33%
Bicycle theft41.080.00%
Other theft31.08-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.81-50.00%
Public order20.81-33.33%
Robbery10.540.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3216.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour68.630.00%
Other theft51.620.00%
Shoplifting51.350.00%
Vehicle crime41.350.00%
Public order31.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.810.00%
Possession of weapons10.810.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20247
June 20241
May 20243
April 20244
March 20245
February 20245
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 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
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 87 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202419
July 202411
June 20244
May 202417
April 20246
March 20245
February 20244
January 20245
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 311 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202435
July 202437
June 202427
May 202445
April 202416
March 202423
February 202418
January 202421
December 202318
November 202318
October 202332

A total of 79 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 202417
June 202420
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 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20244
June 20244
May 20246
April 20244
March 20247
February 20241
January 20245
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 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20246
March 20243
February 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 72 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20248
June 202414
May 202417
April 20246
March 20246
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 20241
June 20245
May 20246
April 20248
March 20241
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 20243
August 20246
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
February 20245
January 20242
December 20233
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 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

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 2NL 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. Mansion Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 7. B2155
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Nightclub
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. The Circle
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Wimbledon Park Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 11. Alhambra Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Rostrevor Lane
    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. Auckland Road East
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. The Vale
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Chester Place
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 25. St Vincent Road
    Total1
    Other theft1