PO5 2NU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO5 2NU

PO5 2NU, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 151 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.02 per 1,000 population. This PO5 2NU 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 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (58) incidents (-3.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (24) incidents (26.32% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (-42.86% decrease)

PO5 2NU 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 2NU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences4015.0411.11%
Shoplifting194.7726.67%
Anti-social behaviour152.277.14%
Public order141.790.00%
Vehicle crime101.6742.86%
Criminal damage and arson81.19-20.00%
Bicycle theft60.950.00%
Burglary30.72-40.00%
Other theft30.36200.00%
Theft from the person20.36-33.33%
Other crime20.240.00%
Drugs20.24-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.24-75.00%
Robbery10.120.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3613.490.00%
Shoplifting154.30-11.76%
Anti-social behaviour141.79-17.65%
Public order141.6727.27%
Criminal damage and arson101.6742.86%
Vehicle crime71.190.00%
Burglary50.8425.00%
Possession of weapons40.60300.00%
Drugs30.48-25.00%
Theft from the person30.36200.00%
Other theft10.36-66.67%
Robbery10.120.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3613.25-26.53%
Anti-social behaviour174.30-48.48%
Shoplifting172.03-59.52%
Public order112.03-42.11%
Vehicle crime71.3175.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.84-36.36%
Drugs40.8433.33%
Burglary40.48-20.00%
Other theft30.48-57.14%
Bicycle theft30.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4921.720.00%
Shoplifting425.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour335.010.00%
Public order193.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.270.00%
Other theft71.310.00%
Burglary50.840.00%
Vehicle crime40.600.00%
Robbery40.480.00%
Bicycle theft30.480.00%
Drugs30.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 174 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.38 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202413
June 202412
May 202415
April 202410
March 202414
February 202414
January 20245
December 20236
November 20236
October 202315
September 202314
August 202317
July 202333

A total of 76 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20243
May 20245
April 20247
March 20243
February 20246
January 20244
December 20235
November 20239
October 202310
September 20237
August 20237
July 20234

A total of 188 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.46 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202424
June 202419
May 202423
April 202410
March 202410
February 202413
January 20249
December 202314
November 20238
October 202314
September 202314
August 202311
July 202319

A total of 63 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20243
May 20245
April 20244
March 20244
February 202411
January 20246
December 20235
November 20234
October 20233
September 20231
August 20233
July 20237

A total of 55 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243
April 20248
March 20244
February 20242
December 20238
November 20234
October 20233
September 20235
August 20234
July 20235

A total of 584 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 44.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202458
June 202460
May 202460
April 202445
March 202457
February 202427
January 202439
December 202343
November 202334
October 202340
September 202336
August 202336
July 202349

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20245
March 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20236
October 20236
August 20233
July 20233

A total of 107 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.23 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20249
May 20247
April 20249
March 202410
February 20248
January 20244
December 20238
November 20237
October 20238
September 202310
August 20237
July 202311

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 17 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 51 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20244
May 20248
April 20248
March 20244
February 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20233
August 20234
July 20233

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
March 20242
December 20235
October 20231
September 20231
July 20234

A total of 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20234
August 20231
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PO5 2NU 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. B2154
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order3
    Burglary1
  • 7. Tonbridge Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting5
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 8. Palmerston Road
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 9. B2151
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 10. Ashburton Road
    Total4
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Cavendish Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Clarence Parade
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 14. Wilton Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Chelsea Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
  • 16. St Judes Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Shirley Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. St Simons Road
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 19. Portland Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. The Circle
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Victoria Grove
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Hendy Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 23. Sussex Terrace
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Lowcay Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Onslow Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 26. Maple Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Clarendon Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 28. Malvern Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 29. Clifton Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 30. Elphinstone Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1