NAPIER ROAD, PO5 2RD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO5 2RD

NAPIER ROAD, PO5 2RD, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 132 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.70 per 1,000 population. This PO5 2RD 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 2RD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO5 2RD, encompassing approximately 6376 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (65) incidents (35.42% increase)
  • Public order: (22) incidents (-24.14% decrease)
  • Drugs: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)

PO5 2RD 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
  • B2154 with total crimes: 9

NAPIER ROAD, PO5 2RD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6520.7035.42%
Public order2210.19-24.14%
Drugs93.4580.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.41-36.36%
Vehicle crime61.1020.00%
Burglary50.9425.00%
Other theft50.78-54.55%
Possession of weapons50.7866.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.78-71.43%
Shoplifting20.63-71.43%
Theft from the person10.31-66.67%
Robbery10.16-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4823.37-11.11%
Public order297.5361.11%
Criminal damage and arson144.5527.27%
Other theft112.2083.33%
Anti-social behaviour111.73-8.33%
Shoplifting71.73600.00%
Drugs51.10-28.57%
Vehicle crime50.7825.00%
Burglary40.7833.33%
Other crime40.630.00%
Theft from the person30.630.00%
Possession of weapons30.470.00%
Bicycle theft30.47200.00%
Robbery20.47100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5418.98-15.62%
Public order188.4738.46%
Anti-social behaviour122.8250.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.88175.00%
Drugs71.7316.67%
Other theft61.10200.00%
Vehicle crime40.94100.00%
Burglary30.6350.00%
Possession of weapons30.47200.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.16-75.00%
Robbery10.160.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6416.944.92%
Public order1310.04-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour82.04-38.46%
Drugs61.2520.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.94-50.00%
Shoplifting40.63100.00%
Vehicle crime20.63-50.00%
Burglary20.310.00%
Other theft20.31-66.67%
Other crime10.31-80.00%
Robbery10.160.00%
Possession of weapons10.16-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6119.9279.41%
Public order169.5723.08%
Anti-social behaviour132.51116.67%
Criminal damage and arson82.0414.29%
Other theft61.25-14.29%
Other crime50.94150.00%
Drugs50.78-16.67%
Vehicle crime40.78-42.86%
Shoplifting20.63-71.43%
Possession of weapons20.310.00%
Burglary20.31-66.67%
Theft from the person20.31100.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3415.84-30.61%
Public order135.3318.18%
Vehicle crime72.04133.33%
Shoplifting71.10-22.22%
Other theft71.1016.67%
Criminal damage and arson71.1075.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.10-25.00%
Drugs60.9420.00%
Burglary60.940.00%
Bicycle theft30.9450.00%
Other crime20.470.00%
Possession of weapons20.310.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4916.4732.43%
Public order117.6822.22%
Shoplifting91.73-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour81.41-20.00%
Burglary61.250.00%
Other theft60.9420.00%
Drugs50.94-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.78100.00%
Vehicle crime30.63-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.47100.00%
Other crime20.310.00%

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 offences3714.43-22.92%
Shoplifting135.80-53.57%
Anti-social behaviour102.0466.67%
Public order91.5712.50%
Vehicle crime61.41100.00%
Drugs60.94500.00%
Other theft50.94-28.57%
Possession of weapons30.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.47-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4817.099.09%
Shoplifting287.53100.00%
Public order84.39-27.27%
Other theft71.2575.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.1050.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.94-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.63-50.00%
Other crime20.47100.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Burglary10.16-66.67%
Theft from the person10.160.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4415.8425.71%
Shoplifting146.901300.00%
Public order112.2022.22%
Criminal damage and arson81.730.00%
Vehicle crime61.25-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.94-20.00%
Other theft40.63-33.33%
Robbery40.630.00%
Burglary30.6350.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Drugs10.16-75.00%
Other crime10.160.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3513.800.00%
Vehicle crime125.49100.00%
Public order91.88-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.410.00%
Other theft61.25-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour50.94-44.44%
Bicycle theft40.78300.00%
Drugs40.630.00%
Burglary20.63100.00%
Shoplifting10.31-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.16-66.67%
Other crime10.16-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3515.210.00%
Other theft115.490.00%
Public order101.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.410.00%
Vehicle crime61.250.00%
Drugs40.940.00%
Possession of weapons30.630.00%
Shoplifting30.470.00%
Other crime30.470.00%
Robbery20.470.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20246
March 20246
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 574 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 47.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202465
August 202448
July 202454
June 202464
May 202461
April 202434
March 202449
February 202437
January 202448
December 202344
November 202335
October 202335

A total of 64 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20247
March 20243
February 20246
January 20243
December 20236
November 202312
October 20236

A total of 82 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202414
July 202411
June 20244
May 20248
April 20247
March 20244
February 20242
January 20244
December 20238
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 59 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
July 20247
June 20246
May 20245
April 20246
March 20245
February 20246
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 169 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202429
July 202418
June 202413
May 202416
April 202413
March 202411
February 20249
January 20248
December 202311
November 20239
October 202310

A total of 76 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202411
July 20246
June 20242
May 20246
April 20247
March 20246
February 20245
January 20247
December 20234
November 20236
October 202311

A total of 99 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202411
July 202412
June 20248
May 202413
April 20246
March 20248
February 202410
January 20246
December 20234
November 20235
October 20239

A total of 24 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 91 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20247
March 20249
February 202413
January 202428
December 202314
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
December 20234
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20241
May 20245
April 20242
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
November 20234
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PO5 2RD 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. B2154
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Albert Road
    Total7
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Wish Place
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Leopold Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 8. Hereford Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 9. Supermarket
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Victoria Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. St Bartholomew'S Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 12. Lawrence Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 13. Gain'S Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Worthing Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Duncan Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Theatre Mews
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 17. Marmion Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. B2151
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 19. Norman Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. B2155
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Nightclub
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. The Circle
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Wimbledon Park Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 24. Victoria Road South
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Hillborough Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 26. Albany Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 27. Chelsea Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Wilson Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 29. Boulton Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 30. Oxford Road
    Total1
    Burglary1