PO5 2NP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO5 2NP

PO5 2NP, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 138 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.14 per 1,000 population. This PO5 2NP 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 2NP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO5 2NP, encompassing approximately 8052 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (57) incidents (5.56% increase)
  • Public order: (18) incidents (38.46% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (-42.86% decrease)

PO5 2NP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stafford Road with total crimes: 27
  • Ashby Place with total crimes: 11
  • Richmond Place with total crimes: 10

PO5 2NP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5717.145.56%
Public order187.0838.46%
Shoplifting162.24-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour131.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.61-11.11%
Other theft60.99100.00%
Drugs60.750.00%
Vehicle crime50.7566.67%
Robbery30.62200.00%
Possession of weapons20.370.00%
Burglary10.25-83.33%
Other crime10.120.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5417.01-8.47%
Shoplifting286.71-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour133.48-13.33%
Public order131.61-43.48%
Criminal damage and arson91.6128.57%
Drugs61.12-14.29%
Burglary60.75100.00%
Vehicle crime30.75-40.00%
Other theft30.37-25.00%
Robbery10.37-50.00%
Theft from the person10.12-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5920.4937.21%
Shoplifting327.3352.38%
Public order233.97155.56%
Anti-social behaviour152.8666.67%
Criminal damage and arson71.86-12.50%
Drugs70.87-12.50%
Vehicle crime50.87-28.57%
Bicycle theft40.620.00%
Other theft40.500.00%
Burglary30.50-62.50%
Other crime20.37100.00%
Robbery20.250.00%
Theft from the person20.25100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4315.03-17.31%
Shoplifting215.34-27.59%
Anti-social behaviour92.61-30.77%
Public order91.12-18.18%
Burglary81.12166.67%
Criminal damage and arson80.99-20.00%
Drugs80.99300.00%
Vehicle crime70.99133.33%
Other theft40.87-20.00%
Possession of weapons20.500.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5216.76126.09%
Shoplifting296.4620.83%
Anti-social behaviour133.6018.18%
Public order111.6110.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.3742.86%
Other theft51.24-58.33%
Burglary30.6250.00%
Vehicle crime30.37-50.00%
Bicycle theft30.370.00%
Possession of weapons20.37-33.33%
Drugs20.25-50.00%
Robbery20.250.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2412.67-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences232.98-30.30%
Other theft122.86100.00%
Anti-social behaviour111.49120.00%
Public order101.37-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson71.24133.33%
Vehicle crime60.87100.00%
Drugs40.750.00%
Possession of weapons30.50200.00%
Burglary20.370.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4814.1665.52%
Violence and sexual offences335.96-2.94%
Public order124.10-14.29%
Other theft61.49100.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.62-62.50%
Vehicle crime30.37-40.00%
Theft from the person20.37100.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3414.4017.24%
Shoplifting294.22141.67%
Public order143.60100.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.7414.29%
Burglary80.99100.00%
Vehicle crime50.99-54.55%
Anti-social behaviour50.620.00%
Robbery50.620.00%
Other theft30.620.00%
Drugs20.370.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Other crime10.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.12-83.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2911.05-23.68%
Shoplifting123.60-36.84%
Vehicle crime111.4937.50%
Criminal damage and arson71.370.00%
Public order70.87-36.36%
Bicycle theft60.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.75-66.67%
Burglary40.6233.33%
Other theft30.5050.00%
Drugs20.37100.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Other crime10.12-50.00%
Theft from the person10.12-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3814.4031.03%
Shoplifting194.7226.67%
Anti-social behaviour152.360.00%
Public order111.86-21.43%
Vehicle crime81.3714.29%
Criminal damage and arson70.99-30.00%
Bicycle theft60.870.00%
Burglary30.75-50.00%
Theft from the person20.370.00%
Other crime20.250.00%
Other theft20.25100.00%
Possession of weapons10.25-66.67%
Robbery10.120.00%
Drugs10.120.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2912.91-12.12%
Anti-social behaviour153.60-6.25%
Shoplifting151.86-11.76%
Public order141.8616.67%
Criminal damage and arson101.7466.67%
Vehicle crime71.24-12.50%
Burglary60.8750.00%
Possession of weapons30.75200.00%
Theft from the person20.37100.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Other theft10.12-66.67%
Robbery10.120.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3312.91-23.26%
Shoplifting174.10-59.52%
Anti-social behaviour162.11-50.00%
Public order121.99-42.86%
Vehicle crime81.49100.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.99-25.00%
Burglary40.75-20.00%
Other theft30.50-57.14%
Bicycle theft30.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4321.360.00%
Shoplifting425.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour325.220.00%
Public order213.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.610.00%
Other theft70.990.00%
Burglary50.870.00%
Vehicle crime40.620.00%
Drugs40.500.00%
Bicycle theft30.500.00%
Robbery30.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 167 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.85 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202413
June 202413
May 202415
April 20249
March 202413
February 202411
January 20245
December 20235
November 20235
October 202315
September 202315
August 202316
July 202332

A total of 75 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20243
May 20245
April 20247
March 20243
February 20246
January 20243
December 20235
November 202311
October 20238
September 20237
August 20238
July 20234

A total of 175 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.46 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202418
June 202413
May 202423
April 20249
March 202411
February 202410
January 202412
December 202314
November 20237
October 202311
September 202314
August 202312
July 202321

A total of 59 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20243
May 20244
April 20244
March 20245
February 202412
January 20246
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231
August 20233
July 20237

A total of 527 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 40.54 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202457
June 202454
May 202459
April 202443
March 202452
February 202423
January 202433
December 202334
November 202329
October 202338
September 202329
August 202333
July 202343

A total of 53 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243
April 20248
March 20243
February 20242
December 20238
November 20234
October 20233
September 20236
August 20234
July 20235

A total of 43 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20246
May 20247
April 20248
March 20242
February 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231
July 20234

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 332 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.54 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202416
June 202428
May 202432
April 202421
March 202429
February 202424
January 202448
December 202329
November 202312
October 202319
September 202315
August 202317
July 202342

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 98 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.54 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20249
May 20247
April 20248
March 202410
February 20247
January 20243
December 20238
November 20237
October 20237
September 202310
August 20236
July 20238

A total of 28 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20244
March 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20236
October 20236
August 20233
July 20233

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
December 20235
October 20231
September 20231
July 20233

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Stafford Road
    Total27
    Violence and sexual offences13
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order3
    Drugs2
    Possession of weapons2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Ashby Place
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Richmond Place
    Total10
    Public order3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total9
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Tonbridge Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting5
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 7. Florence Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs1
  • 8. Palmerston Road
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 9. Kenilworth Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 10. Cavendish Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Clarence Parade
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 13. Wilton Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Chelsea Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
  • 15. St Judes Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Shirley Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. St Simons Road
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 18. Portland Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. The Circle
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Hendy Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 21. Lowcay Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Onslow Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 23. Maple Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Clarendon Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 25. Malvern Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 26. Clifton Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 27. Elphinstone Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Garden Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Chester Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Freestone Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1