WAVERLEY ROAD, PO5 2PP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO5 2PP

WAVERLEY ROAD, PO5 2PP, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 110 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 25.60 per 1,000 population. This PO5 2PP 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 2PP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO5 2PP, encompassing approximately 4297 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (-15.38% decrease)
  • Public order: (21) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (13) incidents (44.44% increase)

PO5 2PP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Waverley Road with total crimes: 16
  • Wish Place with total crimes: 9
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 8

WAVERLEY ROAD, PO5 2PP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3325.60-15.38%
Public order217.6875.00%
Criminal damage and arson134.8944.44%
Other theft93.0280.00%
Shoplifting62.09200.00%
Burglary51.4066.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.16-28.57%
Vehicle crime51.1666.67%
Drugs41.16100.00%
Other crime30.930.00%
Possession of weapons20.700.00%
Bicycle theft20.47100.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3919.31-4.88%
Public order129.0750.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.79200.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.0940.00%
Other theft51.63400.00%
Vehicle crime31.160.00%
Burglary30.70-40.00%
Drugs20.70-75.00%
Shoplifting20.47-77.78%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4119.78-19.61%
Shoplifting99.54200.00%
Public order82.09-20.00%
Drugs81.86100.00%
Burglary51.86400.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.16-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson31.16-57.14%
Vehicle crime30.70-40.00%
Other crime20.70-50.00%
Other theft10.47-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5123.7396.15%
Anti-social behaviour1111.8783.33%
Public order102.56-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson72.3316.67%
Other theft51.63-28.57%
Vehicle crime51.1625.00%
Other crime41.16100.00%
Drugs40.93-20.00%
Shoplifting30.93-57.14%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%
Burglary10.23-83.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2619.08-38.10%
Public order116.050.00%
Shoplifting72.56-22.22%
Other theft71.6316.67%
Anti-social behaviour61.63-25.00%
Burglary61.4050.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.40-14.29%
Drugs51.4025.00%
Vehicle crime41.1633.33%
Other crime20.930.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4222.5723.53%
Public order119.7783.33%
Shoplifting92.56-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour82.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.86250.00%
Other theft61.63-14.29%
Burglary41.40100.00%
Drugs40.93-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.93-40.00%
Other crime20.700.00%
Bicycle theft10.47-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3419.55-2.86%
Shoplifting137.91-53.57%
Anti-social behaviour83.0260.00%
Other theft71.860.00%
Public order61.63-14.29%
Drugs51.40400.00%
Vehicle crime51.1625.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.16-50.00%
Burglary20.47100.00%
Bicycle theft20.470.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3522.106.06%
Shoplifting288.14100.00%
Public order76.52-12.50%
Other theft71.6375.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.6366.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.16-33.33%
Vehicle crime40.93-20.00%
Other crime20.93100.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Burglary10.23-50.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3319.3122.22%
Shoplifting147.681300.00%
Public order83.2633.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.86-14.29%
Vehicle crime51.40-28.57%
Other theft41.16100.00%
Robbery40.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.930.00%
Possession of weapons20.70100.00%
Burglary20.47100.00%
Drugs10.47-66.67%
Other crime10.230.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2713.73-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson76.28-12.50%
Vehicle crime71.6316.67%
Public order61.63-33.33%
Drugs31.40-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.70-66.67%
Other theft20.70-80.00%
Shoplifting10.47-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.23-66.67%
Burglary10.230.00%
Other crime10.23-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3321.8713.79%
Other theft107.68233.33%
Anti-social behaviour92.33-18.18%
Public order92.09-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson82.0933.33%
Vehicle crime61.8650.00%
Drugs51.40400.00%
Possession of weapons31.1650.00%
Shoplifting30.70-75.00%
Other crime30.700.00%
Robbery20.70100.00%
Burglary10.47-87.50%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.23-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2921.640.00%
Public order136.750.00%
Shoplifting123.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.790.00%
Burglary82.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.860.00%
Vehicle crime41.400.00%
Other theft30.930.00%
Possession of weapons20.700.00%
Bicycle theft20.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
June 20245
May 20241
April 20246
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20238

A total of 78 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 20249
June 20243
May 20247
April 20246
March 20247
February 20242
January 20244
December 20236
November 20237
October 20238
September 20236

A total of 66 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20245
June 20241
May 20245
April 20247
March 20246
February 20247
January 20247
December 20234
November 20232
October 202310
September 20233

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 423 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202433
July 202439
June 202441
May 202451
April 202426
March 202442
February 202434
January 202435
December 202333
November 202327
October 202333
September 202329

A total of 43 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20248
May 20244
April 20245
March 20244
February 20245
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 81 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20247
June 20245
May 202411
April 20246
March 20248
February 20248
January 20245
December 20233
November 20233
October 20239
September 202311

A total of 122 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202421
July 202412
June 20248
May 202410
April 202411
March 202411
February 20246
January 20247
December 20238
November 20236
October 20239
September 202313

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20234
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 107 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20242
June 20249
May 20243
April 20247
March 20249
February 202413
January 202428
December 202314
November 20231
October 20233
September 202312

A total of 54 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
June 20243
May 20245
April 20244
March 20243
February 20245
January 20244
December 20235
November 20237
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
October 20231
September 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Waverley Road
    Total16
    Public order6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Other crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Wish Place
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total8
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Wyndcliffe Road
    Total6
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Albert Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Oxford Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Leopold Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 8. Wimbledon Park Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting4
  • 10. Waverley Grove
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Granada Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. St Helens Parade
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Boulton Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Graham Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 15. St Ronans Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Beatrice Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 17. Whitwell Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Mansion Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Taswell Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Kenilworth Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. St Vincent Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 22. Theatre Mews
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Napier Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Victoria Road South
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 25. Harold Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Trevor Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 27. Lowcay Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Allen'S Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Herbert Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Shirley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1