LOWCAY ROAD, PO5 2PZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO5 2PZ

LOWCAY ROAD, PO5 2PZ, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 93 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.00 per 1,000 population. This PO5 2PZ 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 2PZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO5 2PZ, encompassing approximately 5811 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (-14.58% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (12) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (12) incidents (200.00% increase)

PO5 2PZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Waverley Road with total crimes: 8
  • Beach Road with total crimes: 8
  • Florence Road with total crimes: 6

LOWCAY ROAD, PO5 2PZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4116.00-14.58%
Criminal damage and arson127.06200.00%
Public order122.07200.00%
Other theft82.07700.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.38-22.22%
Drugs41.20-42.86%
Burglary40.690.00%
Vehicle crime30.69-25.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%
Shoplifting10.17-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4814.97-15.79%
Anti-social behaviour98.26-18.18%
Drugs71.5540.00%
Public order41.20-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson40.69-42.86%
Burglary40.69300.00%
Shoplifting40.69100.00%
Vehicle crime40.690.00%
Other theft10.69-80.00%
Other crime10.17-75.00%
Robbery10.170.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5719.2783.87%
Public order149.817.69%
Anti-social behaviour112.4157.14%
Criminal damage and arson71.8975.00%
Other theft51.20-28.57%
Drugs50.86-28.57%
Other crime40.86100.00%
Vehicle crime40.69-20.00%
Shoplifting20.69-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Burglary10.17-83.33%
Theft from the person10.170.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3116.00-26.19%
Public order135.3318.18%
Shoplifting82.24-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour71.380.00%
Drugs71.20133.33%
Other theft71.200.00%
Burglary61.2050.00%
Vehicle crime51.0366.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.86-33.33%
Other crime20.690.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

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 offences4216.3513.51%
Public order117.23120.00%
Shoplifting91.89-30.77%
Other theft71.55-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour71.20-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson61.20100.00%
Burglary41.03100.00%
Drugs30.69-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.52-50.00%
Other crime20.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3715.32-5.13%
Shoplifting136.37-53.57%
Anti-social behaviour82.24100.00%
Other theft81.3814.29%
Vehicle crime61.38100.00%
Drugs51.03400.00%
Public order50.86-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson30.86-25.00%
Burglary20.52100.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3917.388.33%
Shoplifting286.71100.00%
Public order114.8237.50%
Other theft71.8940.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.20-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.69-42.86%
Vehicle crime30.69-50.00%
Other crime20.520.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Burglary10.17-66.67%
Theft from the person10.170.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3615.8324.14%
Shoplifting146.201300.00%
Public order82.4160.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.380.00%
Vehicle crime61.20-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour51.0366.67%
Other theft50.86150.00%
Robbery40.860.00%
Burglary30.6950.00%
Other crime20.52100.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Drugs10.17-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2911.70-23.68%
Vehicle crime114.9957.14%
Criminal damage and arson71.89-12.50%
Public order51.20-37.50%
Drugs30.86-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.52-62.50%
Bicycle theft30.52200.00%
Other theft20.52-80.00%
Burglary20.34100.00%
Shoplifting10.34-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.17-50.00%
Other crime10.17-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3816.865.56%
Other theft106.54900.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.72-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.38-50.00%
Public order81.38-27.27%
Vehicle crime71.3875.00%
Drugs51.20400.00%
Shoplifting40.86-60.00%
Other crime30.690.00%
Possession of weapons20.52-33.33%
Robbery20.34100.00%
Burglary10.34-87.50%
Theft from the person10.170.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3617.5520.00%
Anti-social behaviour166.2014.29%
Public order112.75-8.33%
Shoplifting101.89-47.37%
Criminal damage and arson101.7266.67%
Burglary81.72300.00%
Vehicle crime41.38-33.33%
Possession of weapons30.690.00%
Drugs10.52-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.17-50.00%
Robbery10.170.00%
Other theft10.17-66.67%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3017.21-18.92%
Shoplifting195.1618.75%
Anti-social behaviour143.27-12.50%
Public order122.4133.33%
Criminal damage and arson62.07-33.33%
Vehicle crime61.03-25.00%
Possession of weapons31.030.00%
Other theft30.52-62.50%
Burglary20.52-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.34100.00%
Drugs20.34-33.33%
Robbery10.340.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3719.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour166.370.00%
Shoplifting162.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.750.00%
Public order91.550.00%
Other theft81.550.00%
Vehicle crime81.380.00%
Burglary31.380.00%
Drugs30.520.00%
Theft from the person20.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 115 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.85 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20249
May 202411
April 20247
March 20247
February 20248
January 20244
December 20235
November 20233
October 20238
September 202316
August 202314
July 202316

A total of 70 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 20245
March 20243
February 20246
January 20243
December 20236
November 202311
October 20237
September 20234
August 20236
July 20238

A total of 501 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 38.54 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202441
June 202448
May 202457
April 202431
March 202442
February 202437
January 202439
December 202336
November 202329
October 202338
September 202336
August 202330
July 202337

A total of 87 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202412
June 20244
May 20247
April 20244
March 20246
February 20243
January 20244
December 20237
November 20237
October 20238
September 202310
August 20236
July 20239

A total of 47 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20247
May 20245
April 20247
March 20243
February 20245
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20235
September 20231
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 123 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.46 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202412
June 20244
May 202414
April 202413
March 202411
February 20245
January 202411
December 20238
November 20235
October 20238
September 202311
August 202312
July 20239

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241
April 20246
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
September 20238
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 72 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20241
May 20245
April 20247
March 20247
February 20248
January 20247
December 20235
November 20232
October 202310
September 20231
August 20233
July 20238

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 129 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20248
March 20249
February 202413
January 202428
December 202314
November 20231
October 20234
September 202310
August 202319
July 202316

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20234
October 20232
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233
August 20233

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231
July 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Waverley Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Beach Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 3. Florence Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs1
  • 4. Albert Road
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Wish Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Kenilworth Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 7. Cavendish Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Harold Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Wyndcliffe Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Supermarket
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Chelsea Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
  • 13. Trevor Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Shirley Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Whitwell Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Granada Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. St Simons Road
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 18. Parking Area
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. The Circle
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. St Ronans Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Leopold Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Lowcay Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Allen'S Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Herbert Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Gain'S Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 26. B2155
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Onslow Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 28. Clarendon Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 29. Malvern Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 30. Furness Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1