DUNCAN ROAD, PO5 2QU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO5 2QU

DUNCAN ROAD, PO5 2QU, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 169 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.35 per 1,000 population. This PO5 2QU 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 2QU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO5 2QU, encompassing approximately 6941 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (52) incidents (-8.77% decrease)
  • Public order: (32) incidents (45.45% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (14) incidents (27.27% increase)

PO5 2QU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Richmond Place with total crimes: 18
  • Waverley Road with total crimes: 16
  • Stafford Road with total crimes: 14

DUNCAN ROAD, PO5 2QU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5224.35-8.77%
Public order327.4945.45%
Criminal damage and arson144.6127.27%
Anti-social behaviour132.02-7.14%
Other theft121.8771.43%
Shoplifting101.73150.00%
Drugs91.4428.57%
Other crime61.300.00%
Vehicle crime60.8620.00%
Burglary40.860.00%
Theft from the person30.58200.00%
Possession of weapons30.430.00%
Bicycle theft30.43200.00%
Robbery20.43100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5719.74-19.72%
Public order228.2137.50%
Anti-social behaviour143.1740.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.02175.00%
Drugs71.58-12.50%
Other theft71.0175.00%
Vehicle crime51.0166.67%
Burglary40.7233.33%
Shoplifting40.58-75.00%
Possession of weapons30.58200.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%
Robbery10.14-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7120.021.43%
Public order1610.23-30.43%
Shoplifting162.31-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour102.31-33.33%
Drugs81.4433.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.15-63.64%
Other theft40.58-42.86%
Burglary30.5850.00%
Vehicle crime30.43-40.00%
Robbery20.430.00%
Other crime10.29-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.14-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7023.7770.73%
Public order2310.0876.92%
Shoplifting173.3113.33%
Anti-social behaviour152.4550.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.1610.00%
Other theft71.580.00%
Drugs61.01-14.29%
Vehicle crime50.86-28.57%
Possession of weapons20.720.00%
Robbery20.290.00%
Other crime20.290.00%
Burglary20.29-66.67%
Theft from the person20.29100.00%
Bicycle theft10.29-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4117.86-21.15%
Shoplifting155.91-31.82%
Public order132.168.33%
Anti-social behaviour101.8711.11%
Criminal damage and arson101.4466.67%
Drugs71.4440.00%
Vehicle crime71.01133.33%
Other theft71.0116.67%
Burglary61.01-14.29%
Bicycle theft30.86-25.00%
Other crime20.430.00%
Possession of weapons20.290.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5218.7340.54%
Shoplifting227.490.00%
Public order123.1720.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.73-30.77%
Burglary71.300.00%
Other theft61.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.86100.00%
Drugs50.86-16.67%
Bicycle theft40.72300.00%
Vehicle crime30.58-50.00%
Other crime20.430.00%
Robbery20.290.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3715.56-22.92%
Shoplifting225.33-45.00%
Anti-social behaviour133.17160.00%
Public order101.870.00%
Vehicle crime61.44200.00%
Drugs60.86500.00%
Other theft60.86-14.29%
Possession of weapons40.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.58-40.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4817.582.13%
Shoplifting406.92110.53%
Public order105.76-23.08%
Other theft71.4440.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.0125.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.72-37.50%
Other crime20.72100.00%
Vehicle crime20.29-66.67%
Drugs10.29-50.00%
Burglary10.14-66.67%
Theft from the person10.140.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4716.7138.24%
Shoplifting196.7790.00%
Public order132.7418.18%
Criminal damage and arson81.870.00%
Vehicle crime61.15-40.00%
Robbery60.860.00%
Other theft50.86-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour40.72-33.33%
Burglary30.5850.00%
Drugs20.43-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%
Other crime10.140.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3414.12-17.07%
Public order114.9022.22%
Vehicle crime101.5825.00%
Shoplifting101.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.440.00%
Other theft61.15-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour60.86-60.00%
Drugs50.8625.00%
Bicycle theft40.7233.33%
Burglary20.58100.00%
Possession of weapons10.29-66.67%
Other crime10.14-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4117.43-6.82%
Anti-social behaviour155.91-6.25%
Other theft112.161000.00%
Shoplifting101.58-28.57%
Public order91.44-52.63%
Criminal damage and arson81.3014.29%
Vehicle crime81.1533.33%
Drugs41.15100.00%
Possession of weapons30.580.00%
Other crime30.430.00%
Theft from the person30.43200.00%
Bicycle theft30.43200.00%
Robbery20.43100.00%
Burglary10.29-87.50%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4417.720.00%
Public order196.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour162.740.00%
Shoplifting142.310.00%
Burglary82.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.150.00%
Vehicle crime61.010.00%
Possession of weapons30.860.00%
Drugs20.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Other theft10.140.00%
Robbery10.140.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 190 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202432
July 202422
June 202416
May 202423
April 202413
March 202412
February 202410
January 202410
December 202313
November 202311
October 20239
September 202319

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 594 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 49.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202452
July 202457
June 202471
May 202470
April 202441
March 202452
February 202437
January 202448
December 202347
November 202334
October 202341
September 202344

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
April 20246
March 20247
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
September 20238

A total of 95 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
July 202411
June 20244
May 202411
April 202410
March 20246
February 20243
January 20245
December 20238
November 20238
October 20238
September 20237

A total of 79 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 20247
June 20244
May 20247
April 20247
March 20246
February 20246
January 20247
December 20235
November 20236
October 202311
September 20231

A total of 23 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 62 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20247
June 20248
May 20246
April 20247
March 20245
February 20246
January 20241
December 20232
November 20235
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 130 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.83 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 202414
June 202410
May 202415
April 202410
March 20249
February 202413
January 20245
December 20234
November 20236
October 202315
September 202316

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
March 20242
December 20236
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 67 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20245
June 20243
May 20245
April 20247
March 20243
February 20246
January 20242
December 20236
November 202310
October 20238
September 20236

A total of 199 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.58 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 20244
June 202416
May 202417
April 202415
March 202422
February 202422
January 202440
December 202319
November 202310
October 202310
September 202314

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20244
February 20241
November 20234
October 20233
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Richmond Place
    Total18
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Waverley Road
    Total16
    Public order6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Other crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Stafford Road
    Total14
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Wish Place
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. B2154
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total7
    Other theft4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Wyndcliffe Road
    Total6
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. B2151
    Total6
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 9. Albert Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Albert Grove
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 11. Oxford Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Leopold Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 13. Wimbledon Park Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Nelson Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other crime1
  • 15. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting4
  • 16. St Bartholomew'S Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Waverley Grove
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Inglis Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Lawrence Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Boulton Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Graham Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 22. Beatrice Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 23. Taswell Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Kenilworth Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Malvern Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 26. The Vale
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 27. St Vincent Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 28. Theatre Mews
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Napier Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Victoria Road South
    Total2
    Public order2