PO5 2NP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO5 2NP

PO5 2NP, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 137 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.01 per 1,000 population. This PO5 2NP 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 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 Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (56) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Public order: (19) incidents (-17.39% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (19) incidents (-17.39% decrease)

PO5 2NP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stafford Road with total crimes: 17
  • Richmond Place with total crimes: 13
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9

PO5 2NP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5617.0133.33%
Public order196.95-17.39%
Shoplifting192.36-17.39%
Burglary82.36700.00%
Vehicle crime70.99133.33%
Other theft50.87-50.00%
Drugs50.62-58.33%
Possession of weapons50.62400.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.62-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour40.62-71.43%
Theft from the person20.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.25-66.67%
Robbery10.120.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4217.76-26.32%
Public order235.2227.78%
Shoplifting232.8643.75%
Anti-social behaviour142.867.69%
Drugs121.74100.00%
Other theft101.4966.67%
Criminal damage and arson81.240.00%
Vehicle crime30.99-40.00%
Bicycle theft30.37200.00%
Other crime30.37200.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.12-50.00%

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 offences3814.400.00%
Shoplifting194.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour152.360.00%
Public order111.860.00%
Vehicle crime81.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.990.00%
Bicycle theft60.870.00%
Burglary30.750.00%
Theft from the person20.370.00%
Other crime20.250.00%
Other theft20.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Robbery10.120.00%
Drugs10.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 520 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202456
August 202442
July 202457
June 202454
May 202459
April 202443
March 202452
February 202423
January 202433
December 202334
November 202329
October 202338

A total of 63 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202410
July 20246
June 20243
May 20244
April 20244
March 20245
February 202412
January 20246
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 66 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 170 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202423
July 202418
June 202413
May 202423
April 20249
March 202411
February 202410
January 202412
December 202314
November 20237
October 202311

A total of 55 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202412
July 20246
June 20246
May 20247
April 20248
March 20242
February 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 300 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202423
July 202416
June 202428
May 202432
April 202421
March 202429
February 202424
January 202448
December 202329
November 202312
October 202319

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 87 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 20248
June 20249
May 20247
April 20248
March 202410
February 20247
January 20243
December 20238
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 122 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202414
July 202413
June 202413
May 202415
April 20249
March 202413
February 202411
January 20245
December 20235
November 20235
October 202315

A total of 26 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Stafford Road
    Total17
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Public order4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Richmond Place
    Total13
    Shoplifting5
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Possession of weapons2
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 4. Ashby Place
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 5. Tonbridge Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Palmerston Road
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 7. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
  • 8. Portland Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
  • 9. Elphinstone Road
    Total5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Hereford Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 12. Wilton Place
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Worthing Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Duncan Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Theatre Mews
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 16. Marmion Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Clarence Parade
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. The Circle
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Wimbledon Park Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 20. Victoria Road South
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Hillborough Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Albany Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. Chelsea Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Hendy Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. St Judes Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 26. St Simons Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Kenilworth Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Maple Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Lennox Road South
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Florence Road
    Total1
    Burglary1