WORTHING ROAD, PO5 2RN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO5 2RN

WORTHING ROAD, PO5 2RN, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 103 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.62 per 1,000 population. This PO5 2RN 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 2RN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO5 2RN, encompassing approximately 6596 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (43) incidents (-10.42% decrease)
  • Public order: (16) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-18.18% decrease)

PO5 2RN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Richmond Place with total crimes: 10
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 9
  • Waverley Road with total crimes: 8

WORTHING ROAD, PO5 2RN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4315.62-10.42%
Public order166.52100.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.43-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson91.36200.00%
Other theft81.36166.67%
Vehicle crime51.2125.00%
Burglary40.760.00%
Shoplifting40.61-73.33%
Drugs30.61-50.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4815.77-12.73%
Shoplifting157.28-6.25%
Anti-social behaviour112.27-15.38%
Public order81.67-57.89%
Drugs61.210.00%
Burglary40.91300.00%
Vehicle crime40.61-20.00%
Other theft30.61-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.45-62.50%
Other crime10.450.00%
Robbery10.150.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5520.1677.42%
Public order198.3458.33%
Shoplifting162.886.67%
Anti-social behaviour132.4330.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.9733.33%
Drugs61.21-14.29%
Vehicle crime50.910.00%
Other theft50.76-16.67%
Possession of weapons10.760.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%
Robbery10.150.00%
Other crime10.15-50.00%
Burglary10.15-87.50%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3115.92-24.39%
Shoplifting154.70-31.82%
Public order122.279.09%
Anti-social behaviour101.82-9.09%
Burglary81.52100.00%
Drugs71.21250.00%
Other theft61.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.910.00%
Vehicle crime50.91150.00%
Other crime20.760.00%
Bicycle theft10.30-75.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4117.1328.12%
Shoplifting226.2222.22%
Public order113.3483.33%
Anti-social behaviour111.6722.22%
Other theft61.67-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.91100.00%
Burglary40.91100.00%
Bicycle theft40.61300.00%
Other crime20.610.00%
Drugs20.30-60.00%
Robbery20.300.00%
Vehicle crime20.30-71.43%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3214.400.00%
Shoplifting184.85-55.00%
Other theft102.7342.86%
Anti-social behaviour91.52200.00%
Vehicle crime71.36133.33%
Public order61.06-50.00%
Drugs50.91400.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.76-40.00%
Burglary20.450.00%
Possession of weapons20.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4016.07150.00%
Violence and sexual offences326.060.00%
Public order124.8533.33%
Other theft71.82133.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.06-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour30.76-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.45-25.00%
Other crime20.450.00%
Drugs10.30-50.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3213.1910.34%
Shoplifting164.8577.78%
Public order92.4380.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.36-14.29%
Robbery50.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.76-20.00%
Vehicle crime40.61-60.00%
Burglary30.610.00%
Other theft30.4550.00%
Drugs20.45-33.33%
Other crime20.30100.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2911.98-29.27%
Vehicle crime104.4042.86%
Shoplifting91.5212.50%
Criminal damage and arson71.3640.00%
Public order51.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.76-58.33%
Bicycle theft40.7633.33%
Drugs30.610.00%
Burglary30.450.00%
Other theft20.45-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Other crime10.15-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4115.1624.24%
Anti-social behaviour126.22-14.29%
Other theft81.82700.00%
Shoplifting81.21-27.27%
Vehicle crime71.2140.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.06-44.44%
Public order50.76-61.54%
Drugs30.760.00%
Other crime30.450.00%
Bicycle theft30.45200.00%
Robbery20.45100.00%
Theft from the person20.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.30-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3314.86-2.94%
Anti-social behaviour145.007.69%
Public order132.1230.00%
Shoplifting111.9722.22%
Criminal damage and arson91.6750.00%
Burglary71.36133.33%
Vehicle crime51.06-28.57%
Possession of weapons30.76-25.00%
Bicycle theft10.45-50.00%
Other theft10.15-66.67%
Robbery10.150.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3413.80-12.82%
Anti-social behaviour135.15-35.00%
Public order101.97-16.67%
Shoplifting91.52-50.00%
Vehicle crime71.36133.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.06-45.45%
Possession of weapons40.910.00%
Burglary30.61-25.00%
Other theft30.45-57.14%
Bicycle theft20.450.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3918.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour205.910.00%
Shoplifting183.030.00%
Public order122.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.820.00%
Other theft71.670.00%
Burglary41.060.00%
Drugs30.610.00%
Vehicle crime30.450.00%
Theft from the person20.450.00%
Bicycle theft20.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 134 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.31 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 202411
May 202413
April 202410
March 202411
February 20249
January 20243
December 20234
November 20235
October 202312
September 202314
August 202313
July 202320

A total of 67 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20244
May 20245
April 20245
March 20242
February 20247
January 20243
December 20234
November 202310
October 20237
September 20235
August 20237
July 20233

A total of 490 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 37.69 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202443
June 202448
May 202455
April 202431
March 202441
February 202432
January 202432
December 202332
November 202329
October 202341
September 202333
August 202334
July 202339

A total of 84 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.46 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20243
May 20248
April 20246
March 20246
February 20243
January 20245
December 20236
November 20237
October 20235
September 20239
August 20236
July 202311

A total of 41 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20246
May 20246
April 20247
March 20242
February 20245
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233
July 20233

A total of 138 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202416
June 20248
May 202419
April 202412
March 202411
February 20246
January 202412
December 20239
November 20235
October 20235
September 202313
August 202310
July 202312

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241
April 20248
March 20244
February 20242
December 20233
November 20233
September 20237
August 20233
July 20234

A total of 69 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20243
May 20245
April 20246
March 20246
February 202410
January 20247
December 20233
November 20232
October 20238
September 20231
August 20233
July 20237

A total of 201 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.46 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 202415
May 202416
April 202415
March 202422
February 202418
January 202440
December 202316
November 20239
October 20238
September 202311
August 20239
July 202318

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232
July 20232

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
November 20234
October 20233
September 20231
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
December 20235
October 20232
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233
August 20234

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Richmond Place
    Total10
    Public order3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Waverley Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Beach Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 5. Florence Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs1
  • 6. Albert Road
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Wish Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Kenilworth Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 9. Cavendish Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Wilton Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Supermarket
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Chelsea Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
  • 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. Lowcay Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Allen'S Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Herbert Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. B2155
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Onslow Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 25. Maple Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Clarendon Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 27. Malvern Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 28. Furness Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Nightclub
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Garden Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1