ST VINCENT ROAD, PO5 2QR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO5 2QR

ST VINCENT ROAD, PO5 2QR, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 160 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.69 per 1,000 population. This PO5 2QR 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 2QR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO5 2QR, encompassing approximately 7732 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PO5 2QR area, explore the PO5 2QR 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 (17.24% increase)
  • Public order: (26) incidents (-16.13% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (18) incidents (-14.29% decrease)

PO5 2QR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stafford Road with total crimes: 17
  • Waverley Road with total crimes: 14
  • Richmond Place with total crimes: 13

ST VINCENT ROAD, PO5 2QR 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 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6820.6917.24%
Public order268.79-16.13%
Shoplifting183.36-14.29%
Drugs82.33-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour81.03-50.00%
Possession of weapons71.03133.33%
Vehicle crime60.91-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson50.78-61.54%
Burglary50.650.00%
Other theft50.65-61.54%
Theft from the person30.6550.00%
Robbery10.390.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5824.44-4.92%
Public order317.5029.17%
Shoplifting214.0190.91%
Anti-social behaviour162.7214.29%
Criminal damage and arson132.0762.50%
Other theft131.6862.50%
Drugs111.6837.50%
Vehicle crime71.4216.67%
Burglary50.9125.00%
Other crime50.650.00%
Possession of weapons30.650.00%
Bicycle theft30.39200.00%
Theft from the person20.39100.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6119.40-12.86%
Public order247.8950.00%
Anti-social behaviour143.10-6.67%
Shoplifting111.81-54.17%
Criminal damage and arson81.42100.00%
Drugs81.0314.29%
Other theft81.03100.00%
Vehicle crime61.0350.00%
Burglary40.780.00%
Possession of weapons30.52200.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%
Robbery10.13-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7019.79-1.41%
Shoplifting249.05-7.69%
Public order163.10-36.00%
Anti-social behaviour152.07-6.25%
Drugs71.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.91-55.56%
Burglary40.52100.00%
Other theft40.52-50.00%
Vehicle crime40.52-20.00%
Robbery20.520.00%
Other crime10.26-50.00%
Theft from the person10.13-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7123.2869.05%
Shoplifting269.1830.00%
Public order253.36108.33%
Anti-social behaviour163.2360.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.07-10.00%
Other theft81.1633.33%
Drugs71.030.00%
Vehicle crime50.91-16.67%
Bicycle theft30.650.00%
Theft from the person30.3950.00%
Robbery20.390.00%
Other crime20.260.00%
Burglary20.26-77.78%
Possession of weapons10.26-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4216.94-19.23%
Shoplifting205.43-28.57%
Public order122.59-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour101.55-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson101.2966.67%
Burglary91.2950.00%
Drugs71.1675.00%
Other theft60.910.00%
Vehicle crime60.78200.00%
Bicycle theft30.78-40.00%
Theft from the person20.390.00%
Other crime20.260.00%
Possession of weapons20.260.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5217.9844.44%
Shoplifting286.7333.33%
Public order133.6218.18%
Anti-social behaviour131.6818.18%
Other theft61.68-45.45%
Burglary60.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.78100.00%
Bicycle theft50.78400.00%
Drugs40.65-33.33%
Other crime20.520.00%
Robbery20.260.00%
Vehicle crime20.26-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3614.23-21.74%
Shoplifting214.66-53.33%
Anti-social behaviour112.7283.33%
Public order111.42-15.38%
Other theft111.4237.50%
Drugs61.42500.00%
Vehicle crime60.78200.00%
Possession of weapons40.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.52-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4616.94-4.17%
Shoplifting455.9580.00%
Public order135.8218.18%
Other theft81.68100.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.0320.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.78-14.29%
Other crime20.780.00%
Vehicle crime20.26-33.33%
Theft from the person20.26100.00%
Drugs10.26-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4815.3923.08%
Shoplifting256.21127.27%
Public order113.2322.22%
Criminal damage and arson71.420.00%
Burglary60.91100.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.78-16.67%
Robbery50.650.00%
Other theft40.650.00%
Vehicle crime30.52-72.73%
Drugs20.39-50.00%
Other crime20.26100.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3913.19-17.02%
Vehicle crime115.0457.14%
Shoplifting111.42-26.67%
Public order91.42-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson71.1616.67%
Anti-social behaviour60.91-60.00%
Bicycle theft60.78100.00%
Drugs40.7833.33%
Other theft40.52-55.56%
Burglary30.5250.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Other crime10.13-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4716.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour156.080.00%
Shoplifting151.940.00%
Public order131.940.00%
Other theft91.680.00%
Vehicle crime71.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.910.00%
Other crime40.780.00%
Drugs30.520.00%
Bicycle theft30.390.00%
Robbery20.390.00%
Theft from the person20.260.00%
Burglary20.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 84 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202413
July 20248
June 20244
May 20249
April 202410
March 20246
February 20243
January 20246
December 20237
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 68 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202411
July 20248
June 20247
May 20247
April 20247
March 20244
February 20246
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 638 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 53.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202468
August 202458
July 202461
June 202470
May 202471
April 202442
March 202452
February 202436
January 202446
December 202348
November 202339
October 202347

A total of 204 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202431
July 202424
June 202416
May 202425
April 202412
March 202413
February 202411
January 202413
December 202311
November 20239
October 202313

A total of 46 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20249
March 20246
December 20236
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 135 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202416
July 202414
June 202415
May 202416
April 202410
March 202413
February 202411
January 20246
December 20235
November 20236
October 202315

A total of 86 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202413
July 20248
June 20244
May 20248
April 20246
March 20246
February 202411
January 20248
December 20234
November 20234
October 20239

A total of 23 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20244
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 17 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 265 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202421
July 202411
June 202424
May 202426
April 202420
March 202428
February 202421
January 202445
December 202325
November 202311
October 202315

A total of 65 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20246
June 20244
May 20245
April 20246
March 20242
February 20246
January 20242
December 20233
November 202311
October 20237

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
March 20242
December 20235
October 20232

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 25 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20245
February 20241
November 20236
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Stafford Road
    Total17
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Public order4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Waverley Road
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Public order3
    Possession of weapons2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Richmond Place
    Total13
    Shoplifting5
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Possession of weapons2
  • 4. B2154
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Tonbridge Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Palmerston Road
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 7. Albert Road
    Total7
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Wish Place
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
  • 10. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Hereford Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 12. Supermarket
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Victoria Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. St Bartholomew'S Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 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. B2155
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Nightclub
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. The Circle
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Wimbledon Park Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 25. Victoria Road South
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Hillborough Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 27. Albany Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 28. Chelsea Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Boulton Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 30. Oxford Road
    Total1
    Burglary1