PO5 2SY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO5 2SY

PO5 2SY, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 131 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.93 per 1,000 population. This PO5 2SY 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 2SY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO5 2SY, encompassing approximately 8775 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (59) incidents (5.36% increase)
  • Public order: (18) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-18.75% decrease)

PO5 2SY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stafford Road with total crimes: 17
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • B2154 with total crimes: 9

PO5 2SY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5914.935.36%
Public order186.7212.50%
Anti-social behaviour132.05-18.75%
Drugs91.4880.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.03-46.15%
Other theft50.80-61.54%
Burglary50.5766.67%
Vehicle crime50.5725.00%
Shoplifting50.57-44.44%
Possession of weapons20.57-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.23-66.67%
Robbery10.11-50.00%
Theft from the person10.11-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5616.7514.29%
Anti-social behaviour166.38-5.88%
Public order161.82-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson131.8218.18%
Other theft131.48225.00%
Shoplifting91.4828.57%
Drugs51.03-28.57%
Vehicle crime40.57-42.86%
Burglary30.4650.00%
Possession of weapons30.340.00%
Bicycle theft30.34200.00%
Theft from the person20.340.00%
Robbery20.23-50.00%
Other crime20.230.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4914.81-10.91%
Public order185.5850.00%
Anti-social behaviour172.05142.86%
Criminal damage and arson111.9422.22%
Vehicle crime71.2575.00%
Drugs70.8075.00%
Shoplifting70.800.00%
Robbery40.80100.00%
Other theft40.460.00%
Possession of weapons30.46200.00%
Burglary20.34-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5512.763.77%
Public order126.279.09%
Criminal damage and arson91.37-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour71.03-53.33%
Shoplifting70.800.00%
Burglary60.80100.00%
Vehicle crime40.68-42.86%
Other theft40.46-20.00%
Drugs40.46-20.00%
Robbery20.460.00%
Other crime10.23-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.11-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5314.5976.67%
Anti-social behaviour156.0450.00%
Criminal damage and arson141.7140.00%
Public order111.6037.50%
Vehicle crime71.2516.67%
Shoplifting70.80-12.50%
Drugs50.8025.00%
Other theft50.57-16.67%
Burglary30.570.00%
Possession of weapons20.34100.00%
Other crime20.23100.00%
Theft from the person20.230.00%
Robbery20.230.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3010.14-31.82%
Anti-social behaviour103.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.1466.67%
Public order81.14-38.46%
Shoplifting80.91-33.33%
Other theft60.91-25.00%
Vehicle crime60.68200.00%
Drugs40.6833.33%
Burglary30.4650.00%
Bicycle theft20.34100.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4411.7437.50%
Public order135.0185.71%
Shoplifting121.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour101.3711.11%
Other theft81.14100.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.9120.00%
Drugs30.68-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.34-50.00%
Burglary20.23-66.67%
Other crime10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.11-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3210.48-30.43%
Shoplifting123.65-63.64%
Drugs91.37800.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.0312.50%
Public order71.030.00%
Burglary60.80200.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.68150.00%
Vehicle crime40.57-33.33%
Other theft40.46-50.00%
Possession of weapons40.460.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4613.229.52%
Shoplifting335.24120.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.7660.00%
Other theft80.91166.67%
Public order70.91-30.00%
Vehicle crime60.80-14.29%
Burglary20.68-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.23-71.43%
Robbery10.23-75.00%
Other crime10.110.00%
Drugs10.11-50.00%
Theft from the person10.110.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4211.3920.00%
Shoplifting154.79650.00%
Public order101.71-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson71.1416.67%
Vehicle crime70.80-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour50.80-44.44%
Robbery40.570.00%
Burglary30.46-25.00%
Other theft30.34-57.14%
Drugs20.34-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.11-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3511.7420.69%
Public order133.9962.50%
Vehicle crime121.4833.33%
Anti-social behaviour91.3728.57%
Drugs81.03166.67%
Other theft70.9116.67%
Criminal damage and arson60.80-45.45%
Burglary40.68300.00%
Bicycle theft40.46-33.33%
Shoplifting20.46-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Other crime10.11-66.67%
Theft from the person10.110.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2910.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson113.300.00%
Vehicle crime91.250.00%
Public order81.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour70.910.00%
Bicycle theft60.800.00%
Other theft60.680.00%
Shoplifting60.680.00%
Drugs30.680.00%
Other crime30.340.00%
Robbery30.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Burglary10.110.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
July 20247
June 20244
May 20245
April 20244
March 20243
February 20249
January 20241
December 20232
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 73 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202413
July 20244
June 20244
May 20245
April 20246
March 20248
February 20244
January 20248
December 20233
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 530 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202459
August 202456
July 202449
June 202455
May 202453
April 202430
March 202444
February 202432
January 202446
December 202342
November 202335
October 202329

A total of 126 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202416
July 202417
June 20247
May 202415
April 202410
March 202410
February 20249
January 20248
December 20235
November 20239
October 20237

A total of 141 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202416
July 202418
June 202412
May 202411
April 20248
March 202413
February 20247
January 20247
December 202310
November 202313
October 20238

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20246
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 73 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20247
June 20244
May 20247
April 20246
March 20242
February 20244
January 20246
December 20237
November 202312
October 20239

A total of 101 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202413
July 202411
June 20249
May 202414
April 202410
March 20246
February 20245
January 20242
December 20237
November 20236
October 202311

A total of 123 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 20247
June 20247
May 20247
April 20248
March 202412
February 202412
January 202433
December 202315
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
April 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
January 20241
December 20234
October 20233

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Stafford Road
    Total17
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Public order4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Bicycle 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. Outram Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 6. Wish Place
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Hereford Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 9. Victoria Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. St Bartholomew'S Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 11. Elm Grove
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Margate Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 13. Lawrence Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 14. Wilton Place
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    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. St Ursula Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 19. B2151
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 20. Grove Road North
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Norman Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Wimbledon Park Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 23. Victoria Road South
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Hillborough Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 25. Albany Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 26. Chelsea Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Wilson Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 28. Hendy Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Cottage Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. St Andrews Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1