ROYAL MEWS, PO5 2RQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO5 2RQ

ROYAL MEWS, PO5 2RQ, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 116 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.06 per 1,000 population. This PO5 2RQ 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 2RQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO5 2RQ, encompassing approximately 5509 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (-2.44% decrease)
  • Public order: (21) incidents (61.54% increase)
  • Other theft: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)

PO5 2RQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 18
  • Waverley Road with total crimes: 16
  • Wish Place with total crimes: 9

ROYAL MEWS, PO5 2RQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4021.06-2.44%
Public order217.2661.54%
Other theft93.8128.57%
Criminal damage and arson81.63100.00%
Shoplifting61.45-66.67%
Vehicle crime61.09100.00%
Drugs61.09500.00%
Burglary51.0925.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.91-58.33%
Theft from the person40.91300.00%
Other crime30.730.00%
Possession of weapons20.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4119.0617.14%
Shoplifting187.44-21.74%
Public order133.27116.67%
Anti-social behaviour122.36-14.29%
Other theft72.18250.00%
Burglary41.2733.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.730.00%
Vehicle crime30.73-25.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%
Drugs10.18-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3517.42-25.53%
Shoplifting236.3543.75%
Anti-social behaviour144.17-30.00%
Public order62.54-66.67%
Drugs41.09-33.33%
Vehicle crime40.73-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.73-50.00%
Burglary30.7350.00%
Other theft20.54-60.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4723.4195.83%
Anti-social behaviour208.53150.00%
Public order183.6380.00%
Shoplifting163.27-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson82.9033.33%
Drugs61.450.00%
Vehicle crime51.0966.67%
Other theft50.9125.00%
Burglary20.91-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2416.34-40.00%
Shoplifting184.36100.00%
Public order103.2725.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.8214.29%
Burglary71.4575.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.27-25.00%
Drugs61.09200.00%
Other theft41.09-33.33%
Vehicle crime30.73200.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%
Other crime10.18-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4015.9733.33%
Shoplifting97.26-18.18%
Public order81.6360.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.45700.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.4540.00%
Other theft61.27-25.00%
Burglary41.09100.00%
Other crime20.730.00%
Drugs20.36-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.36-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.18-80.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3013.43-9.09%
Shoplifting115.45-62.07%
Other theft82.0060.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.45150.00%
Drugs50.910.00%
Public order50.91-50.00%
Vehicle crime50.9166.67%
Burglary20.910.00%
Bicycle theft20.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3316.3432.00%
Shoplifting295.99163.64%
Public order105.2642.86%
Other theft51.8266.67%
Criminal damage and arson50.91-37.50%
Vehicle crime30.91-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.54-33.33%
Theft from the person20.360.00%
Other crime10.36-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2513.074.17%
Shoplifting114.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.0033.33%
Public order71.45133.33%
Vehicle crime51.27-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.91-40.00%
Burglary30.54200.00%
Other theft30.5450.00%
Robbery30.54200.00%
Other crime20.54100.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Drugs10.180.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.53-36.84%
Vehicle crime104.36100.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.8250.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.09-44.44%
Public order30.91-40.00%
Bicycle theft30.540.00%
Other theft20.54-75.00%
Robbery10.36-50.00%
Drugs10.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Burglary10.180.00%
Other crime10.18-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3814.7018.75%
Anti-social behaviour96.90-47.06%
Other theft81.63700.00%
Public order51.45-50.00%
Shoplifting50.91-28.57%
Vehicle crime50.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.91-63.64%
Other crime30.730.00%
Robbery20.54100.00%
Possession of weapons10.36-66.67%
Drugs10.180.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3216.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour175.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson113.090.00%
Public order102.000.00%
Shoplifting71.820.00%
Burglary51.270.00%
Vehicle crime50.910.00%
Possession of weapons30.910.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Other theft10.180.00%
Robbery10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
April 20247
March 20244
February 20242
December 20233
November 20231
September 20235

A total of 73 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20244
June 20244
May 20248
April 20246
March 20248
February 20241
January 20245
December 20238
November 20236
October 20234
September 202311

A total of 60 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20247
June 20242
May 20245
April 20244
March 20246
February 20248
January 20245
December 20233
November 20232
October 20238
September 20231

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 409 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202440
July 202441
June 202435
May 202447
April 202424
March 202440
February 202430
January 202433
December 202325
November 202324
October 202338
September 202332

A total of 116 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202421
July 202413
June 20246
May 202418
April 202410
March 20248
February 20245
January 202410
December 20237
November 20233
October 20235
September 202310

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
April 20241
January 20242

A total of 107 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 202412
June 202414
May 202420
April 20248
March 20247
February 20245
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235
October 20239
September 202317

A total of 153 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.91 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 202418
June 202423
May 202416
April 202418
March 20249
February 202411
January 202429
December 202311
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 55 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245
April 20243
March 20241
February 20245
January 20243
December 20235
November 202310
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20241
June 20244
May 20246
April 20246
March 20242
February 20245
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total18
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    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. Wish Place
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Florence Road
    Total7
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 5. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total7
    Other theft4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Beach Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 7. Wimbledon Park Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Waverley Grove
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Granada Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Clarence Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 11. Whitwell Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Mansion Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Taswell Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Kenilworth Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Malvern Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 16. Auckland Road East
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. The Vale
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 18. St Vincent Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 19. Theatre Mews
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Napier Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Victoria Road South
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 22. Lowcay Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Allen'S Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Herbert Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Shirley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Welch Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Alhambra Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. B2155
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 29. Lennox Road South
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 30. Burgoyne Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1