PO5 2NR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO5 2NR

PO5 2NR, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 127 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.19 per 1,000 population. This PO5 2NR crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PO5 postcode area, which has experienced 508 crimes and a crime rate of 18.18 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PO5 2NR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO5 2NR, encompassing approximately 5249 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (45) incidents (-11.76% decrease)
  • Public order: (22) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Drugs: (14) incidents (600.00% increase)

PO5 2NR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Richmond Place with total crimes: 18
  • Waverley Road with total crimes: 16
  • Palmerston Road with total crimes: 16

PO5 2NR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4524.19-11.76%
Public order228.5783.33%
Drugs144.19600.00%
Shoplifting122.67200.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.2980.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.7125.00%
Vehicle crime50.9525.00%
Burglary40.95100.00%
Other crime40.76300.00%
Theft from the person30.76200.00%
Other theft30.57-57.14%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5117.7141.67%
Public order129.71100.00%
Other theft72.29133.33%
Anti-social behaviour51.33-64.29%
Criminal damage and arson40.95-20.00%
Vehicle crime40.760.00%
Shoplifting40.76-76.47%
Burglary20.76-33.33%
Drugs20.38-66.67%
Other crime10.380.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3618.29-35.71%
Shoplifting176.86-10.53%
Anti-social behaviour143.2427.27%
Public order62.67-62.50%
Drugs61.14-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson51.14-16.67%
Vehicle crime40.950.00%
Burglary30.76200.00%
Other theft30.57-25.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5624.7693.10%
Shoplifting1910.6790.00%
Public order163.62100.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.0537.50%
Drugs72.10-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson61.3350.00%
Vehicle crime41.140.00%
Other theft40.760.00%
Bicycle theft30.76200.00%
Robbery10.570.00%
Theft from the person10.19-50.00%
Other crime10.19-50.00%
Burglary10.19-85.71%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2917.14-35.56%
Shoplifting105.52-28.57%
Drugs91.90200.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.71-20.00%
Public order81.5214.29%
Burglary71.5240.00%
Other theft41.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.76-42.86%
Vehicle crime40.7633.33%
Theft from the person20.760.00%
Other crime20.38100.00%
Bicycle theft10.38-80.00%
Robbery10.19-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4520.38114.29%
Shoplifting148.5755.56%
Anti-social behaviour102.6742.86%
Criminal damage and arson71.90133.33%
Public order71.330.00%
Burglary51.33400.00%
Bicycle theft50.95400.00%
Other theft40.95-55.56%
Drugs30.76200.00%
Vehicle crime30.57-50.00%
Robbery20.570.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.38-19.23%
Other theft94.0050.00%
Shoplifting91.71-40.00%
Public order71.71-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour71.33133.33%
Vehicle crime61.33500.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.14-40.00%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%
Drugs10.190.00%
Burglary10.190.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2612.954.00%
Shoplifting154.95114.29%
Public order92.8612.50%
Other theft61.7150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.1425.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.9550.00%
Theft from the person20.57100.00%
Other crime10.38-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.19-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2511.810.00%
Public order84.76300.00%
Shoplifting71.52-30.00%
Burglary41.33100.00%
Other theft40.7633.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.760.00%
Vehicle crime20.76-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.38-50.00%
Other crime20.380.00%
Robbery20.380.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%
Drugs10.19-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2512.57-32.43%
Shoplifting104.7625.00%
Vehicle crime81.90166.67%
Bicycle theft51.52150.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.76-69.23%
Other theft30.76-40.00%
Public order20.57-66.67%
Drugs20.38100.00%
Burglary20.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3715.8160.87%
Anti-social behaviour137.05-7.14%
Shoplifting82.48100.00%
Public order61.520.00%
Other theft51.14400.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.95-33.33%
Vehicle crime30.76-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.57100.00%
Theft from the person20.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Drugs10.190.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2312.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour144.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.670.00%
Public order61.140.00%
Vehicle crime41.140.00%
Shoplifting40.760.00%
Burglary30.760.00%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%
Drugs10.190.00%
Other theft10.190.00%
Robbery10.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20244
June 20245
May 20246
April 20244
March 20247
February 20243
January 20245
December 20234
November 20234
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 109 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202422
July 202412
June 20246
May 202416
April 20248
March 20247
February 20247
January 20249
December 20238
November 20232
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 419 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202445
July 202451
June 202436
May 202456
April 202429
March 202445
February 202421
January 202426
December 202325
November 202325
October 202337
September 202323

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20247
March 20245
February 20241
December 20234
November 20232
September 20233

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 47 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
July 20242
June 20246
May 20247
April 20249
March 20243
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 20244
March 20243
February 20246
January 20241
December 20232
November 20238
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 53 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20247
June 20243
May 20244
April 20244
March 20244
February 20249
January 20246
December 20234
November 20233
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 100 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20245
June 202414
May 202411
April 20248
March 202410
February 20247
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 202313
September 202314

A total of 129 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 20244
June 202417
May 202419
April 202410
March 202414
February 20249
January 202415
December 20237
November 202310
October 20238
September 20234

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
April 20241
March 20245
February 20241
November 20235
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
December 20232
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Richmond Place
    Total18
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Waverley Road
    Total16
    Public order6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Other crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Palmerston Road
    Total16
    Shoplifting8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Florence Road
    Total7
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 6. Beach Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 7. Ashby Place
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 8. Avenue De Caen
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Clarence Parade
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Wimbledon Park Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Waverley Grove
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Clarence Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 13. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Taswell Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Kenilworth Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Malvern Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 17. Auckland Road East
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. The Vale
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 19. St Vincent Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 20. Shirley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. B2155
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Lennox Road South
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 23. Burgoyne Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Nightclub
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Chewter Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Eastern Villas Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Kirkstall Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Lennox Road North
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. The Circle
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 30. Garden Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1