PO5 2NU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO5 2NU

PO5 2NU, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 159 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.98 per 1,000 population. This PO5 2NU 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 2NU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO5 2NU, encompassing approximately 8377 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (68) incidents (38.78% increase)
  • Public order: (20) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (19) incidents (-17.39% decrease)

PO5 2NU 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 2NU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6818.9838.78%
Public order208.12-16.67%
Shoplifting192.39-17.39%
Vehicle crime72.2775.00%
Burglary70.84600.00%
Drugs70.84-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour70.84-53.33%
Other theft60.84-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson60.72-40.00%
Possession of weapons50.72400.00%
Bicycle theft30.60-25.00%
Theft from the person20.360.00%
Robbery20.24100.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4918.86-15.52%
Public order245.850.00%
Shoplifting232.8643.75%
Anti-social behaviour152.7515.38%
Drugs121.79100.00%
Other theft111.4357.14%
Criminal damage and arson101.3111.11%
Bicycle theft41.19100.00%
Vehicle crime40.48-33.33%
Other crime30.48200.00%
Burglary10.36-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.12-50.00%
Robbery10.12-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5818.02-3.33%
Public order246.9226.32%
Shoplifting162.86-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour131.918.33%
Criminal damage and arson91.550.00%
Other theft71.07133.33%
Vehicle crime60.84100.00%
Drugs60.7250.00%
Burglary30.72-50.00%
Robbery30.3650.00%
Bicycle theft20.360.00%
Possession of weapons20.24100.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6017.670.00%
Shoplifting287.16-12.50%
Public order193.34-17.39%
Anti-social behaviour122.27-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.4328.57%
Burglary61.07100.00%
Drugs40.72-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.48-40.00%
Other theft30.36-40.00%
Robbery20.360.00%
Theft from the person10.24-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6020.4133.33%
Shoplifting327.1652.38%
Public order233.82130.00%
Anti-social behaviour152.7550.00%
Drugs81.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.95-22.22%
Vehicle crime50.84-28.57%
Bicycle theft50.600.00%
Other theft50.6025.00%
Burglary30.60-62.50%
Other crime30.36200.00%
Theft from the person30.36200.00%
Robbery20.360.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4515.04-21.05%
Shoplifting215.37-27.59%
Anti-social behaviour102.51-28.57%
Public order101.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.19-10.00%
Burglary81.07100.00%
Drugs80.95100.00%
Vehicle crime70.95133.33%
Other theft40.840.00%
Possession of weapons20.480.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5717.19111.11%
Shoplifting296.8020.83%
Anti-social behaviour143.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.6725.00%
Public order101.19-23.08%
Other theft41.19-63.64%
Burglary40.48100.00%
Drugs40.480.00%
Bicycle theft40.480.00%
Vehicle crime30.48-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.36-50.00%
Robbery20.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2713.49-30.77%
Shoplifting243.22-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour142.86180.00%
Public order131.6744.44%
Other theft111.5583.33%
Criminal damage and arson81.31100.00%
Vehicle crime60.9550.00%
Possession of weapons40.72300.00%
Drugs40.480.00%
Burglary20.480.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4814.2065.52%
Violence and sexual offences395.73-9.30%
Public order94.66-35.71%
Other theft61.0720.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.72-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.60-50.00%
Vehicle crime40.48-20.00%
Theft from the person20.48100.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4315.2826.47%
Shoplifting295.13141.67%
Public order143.4675.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.6714.29%
Burglary80.95100.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.950.00%
Vehicle crime50.72-44.44%
Other theft50.6025.00%
Robbery50.600.00%
Drugs20.60-33.33%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Other crime10.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.12-83.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3411.46-15.00%
Shoplifting124.06-36.84%
Vehicle crime91.43-10.00%
Public order81.07-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson70.95-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour60.84-60.00%
Bicycle theft60.720.00%
Other theft40.7233.33%
Burglary40.4833.33%
Drugs30.4850.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
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 40 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4015.040.00%
Shoplifting194.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour152.270.00%
Public order141.790.00%
Vehicle crime101.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.190.00%
Bicycle theft60.950.00%
Burglary30.720.00%
Other theft30.360.00%
Theft from the person20.360.00%
Other crime20.240.00%
Drugs20.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Robbery10.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 580 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 48.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202468
August 202449
July 202458
June 202460
May 202460
April 202445
March 202457
February 202427
January 202439
December 202343
November 202334
October 202340

A total of 69 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202411
July 20247
June 20243
May 20245
April 20244
March 20244
February 202411
January 20246
December 20235
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 69 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20246
June 20243
May 20245
April 20247
March 20243
February 20246
January 20244
December 20235
November 20239
October 202310

A total of 49 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243
April 20248
March 20244
February 20242
December 20238
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 188 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202424
July 202424
June 202419
May 202423
April 202410
March 202410
February 202413
January 20249
December 202314
November 20238
October 202314

A total of 32 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
May 20245
March 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 60 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202412
July 20246
June 20244
May 20248
April 20248
March 20244
February 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 20 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
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
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 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 95 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
July 20249
June 20249
May 20247
April 20249
March 202410
February 20248
January 20244
December 20238
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 132 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202415
July 202413
June 202412
May 202415
April 202410
March 202414
February 202414
January 20245
December 20236
November 20236
October 202315

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PO5 2NU 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. B2154
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Ashby Place
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 6. Tonbridge Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Palmerston Road
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 8. Ashburton Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
  • 10. Portland Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
  • 11. Elphinstone Road
    Total5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Hereford Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 14. Victoria Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Wilton Place
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Worthing Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Duncan Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Theatre Mews
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 19. Marmion Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. B2151
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 21. Clarence Parade
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. The Circle
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Wimbledon Park Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 24. Victoria Road South
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Hillborough Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 26. Albany Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 27. Chelsea Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Hendy Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. St Judes Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 30. St Simons Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1