FLORENCE ROAD, PO5 2NX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO5 2NX

FLORENCE ROAD, PO5 2NX, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 71 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.90 per 1,000 population. This PO5 2NX 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 2NX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO5 2NX, encompassing approximately 5108 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (-34.09% decrease)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (-65.22% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

PO5 2NX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Waverley Road with total crimes: 14
  • Palmerston Road with total crimes: 8
  • Granada Road with total crimes: 5

FLORENCE ROAD, PO5 2NX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2913.90-34.09%
Public order85.68-65.22%
Shoplifting81.57-20.00%
Other theft51.5725.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.98-33.33%
Vehicle crime40.78-42.86%
Possession of weapons30.78200.00%
Burglary30.59-40.00%
Drugs30.59-72.73%
Anti-social behaviour20.59-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4424.86-4.35%
Public order238.6191.67%
Drugs114.50450.00%
Shoplifting102.15-47.37%
Anti-social behaviour81.96-11.11%
Vehicle crime71.57600.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.3750.00%
Burglary51.1725.00%
Theft from the person50.98400.00%
Other theft40.98-33.33%
Other crime30.780.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4620.5627.78%
Shoplifting199.01-20.83%
Public order123.72200.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.35-43.75%
Other theft61.76200.00%
Burglary41.17100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.78-20.00%
Drugs20.78-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-75.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3619.58-16.28%
Shoplifting247.0533.33%
Anti-social behaviour164.70-5.88%
Drugs53.13-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson50.98-28.57%
Public order40.98-76.47%
Vehicle crime40.780.00%
Burglary20.780.00%
Other theft20.39-33.33%
Other crime10.390.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4324.08126.32%
Shoplifting188.4228.57%
Public order173.52183.33%
Anti-social behaviour173.33183.33%
Drugs73.33-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson71.3716.67%
Vehicle crime41.3733.33%
Other theft30.78-40.00%
Burglary20.59-75.00%
Bicycle theft20.39100.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Theft from the person10.20-50.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1916.05-53.66%
Shoplifting143.72366.67%
Drugs92.74350.00%
Burglary81.76100.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.57-25.00%
Public order61.17-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson61.17-40.00%
Other theft51.170.00%
Vehicle crime30.98200.00%
Theft from the person20.590.00%
Bicycle theft10.39-50.00%
Other crime10.20-50.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4116.8478.26%
Criminal damage and arson108.03900.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.96300.00%
Public order71.5740.00%
Other theft51.37-28.57%
Burglary40.98100.00%
Shoplifting30.7850.00%
Other crime20.590.00%
Bicycle theft20.390.00%
Drugs20.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.20-83.33%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.18-14.81%
Other theft74.5016.67%
Vehicle crime61.37200.00%
Public order51.17-28.57%
Shoplifting20.98-66.67%
Burglary20.390.00%
Bicycle theft20.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.39-33.33%
Drugs20.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2711.3522.73%
Public order75.2975.00%
Other theft61.3750.00%
Shoplifting61.17200.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.17-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.7850.00%
Vehicle crime20.59-33.33%
Theft from the person20.390.00%
Other crime10.39-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.98-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson64.3150.00%
Burglary41.17300.00%
Public order40.78100.00%
Other theft40.7833.33%
Vehicle crime30.78-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour20.59-50.00%
Other crime20.390.00%
Shoplifting20.39100.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.77-33.33%
Vehicle crime84.7060.00%
Bicycle theft51.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.9833.33%
Anti-social behaviour40.78-63.64%
Other theft30.78-57.14%
Public order20.59-66.67%
Robbery10.390.00%
Shoplifting10.20-83.33%
Drugs10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Burglary10.200.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3615.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour117.050.00%
Other theft72.150.00%
Public order61.370.00%
Shoplifting61.170.00%
Vehicle crime51.170.00%
Other crime30.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.590.00%
Robbery10.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 57 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20246
June 20242
May 20243
April 20245
March 20245
February 20247
January 20246
December 20234
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 101 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202423
July 202412
June 20244
May 202417
April 20246
March 20247
February 20245
January 20247
December 20234
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 390 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202444
July 202446
June 202436
May 202443
April 202419
March 202441
February 202423
January 202427
December 202322
November 202324
October 202336

A total of 113 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
July 202419
June 202424
May 202418
April 202414
March 20243
February 20242
January 20246
December 20232
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
November 20235

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20244
June 20245
May 20247
April 20246
March 202410
February 20241
January 20244
December 20236
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20248
March 20244
February 20242
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 88 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
July 20249
June 202416
May 202417
April 20246
March 20248
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 202311

A total of 44 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202411
July 20242
June 20245
May 20247
April 20249
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 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
September 20244
August 20247
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
February 20246
January 20242
December 20233
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Waverley Road
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Public order3
    Possession of weapons2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Palmerston Road
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 3. Granada Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 6. Worthing Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Marmion Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Mansion Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 9. B2155
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Nightclub
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Clarence Parade
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. The Circle
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Wimbledon Park Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 14. Victoria Road South
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Allen'S Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Alhambra Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. St Simons Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Kenilworth Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Maple Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Lennox Road South
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Florence Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Beach Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Burgoyne Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. South Parade
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Kirkstall Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Avenue De Caen
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Auckland Road East
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. The Vale
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Chester Place
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 30. St Vincent Road
    Total1
    Other theft1