CASTLE ROAD, PO5 3AZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO5 3AZ

CASTLE ROAD, PO5 3AZ, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 111 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.42 per 1,000 population. This PO5 3AZ 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 3AZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO5 3AZ, encompassing approximately 6371 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PO5 3AZ area, explore the PO5 3AZ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (45) incidents (60.71% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (12) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)

PO5 3AZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 11
  • Meadow Street with total crimes: 8
  • Tonbridge Street with total crimes: 7

CASTLE ROAD, PO5 3AZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4517.4260.71%
Criminal damage and arson127.0650.00%
Shoplifting91.8812.50%
Anti-social behaviour81.41-27.27%
Public order71.26-30.00%
Drugs71.1016.67%
Other theft71.1040.00%
Vehicle crime51.10150.00%
Robbery40.780.00%
Theft from the person20.63100.00%
Bicycle theft20.31100.00%
Burglary20.31-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2813.34-15.15%
Anti-social behaviour114.3910.00%
Public order101.7325.00%
Shoplifting81.57-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson81.2614.29%
Drugs61.260.00%
Other theft50.9425.00%
Burglary40.78-20.00%
Vehicle crime20.63-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%
Bicycle theft10.16-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3314.7565.00%
Shoplifting125.1871.43%
Anti-social behaviour101.8866.67%
Public order81.57166.67%
Criminal damage and arson71.26133.33%
Drugs61.10500.00%
Burglary50.9466.67%
Other theft40.78-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.630.00%
Bicycle theft20.47100.00%
Other crime20.31100.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Robbery10.160.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.63-31.03%
Shoplifting73.14-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.10-25.00%
Other theft50.94-61.54%
Criminal damage and arson30.78-57.14%
Burglary30.470.00%
Public order30.47-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.47-57.14%
Theft from the person10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.16-50.00%
Drugs10.160.00%
Other crime10.160.00%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2912.8720.83%
Other theft134.5544.44%
Shoplifting102.0466.67%
Anti-social behaviour81.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.260.00%
Vehicle crime71.1075.00%
Public order41.100.00%
Possession of weapons20.63100.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Drugs10.16-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.99-25.00%
Other theft93.7728.57%
Anti-social behaviour81.41-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson71.26-22.22%
Shoplifting61.10100.00%
Public order40.940.00%
Vehicle crime40.63-42.86%
Drugs30.63200.00%
Other crime20.47100.00%
Possession of weapons10.31-66.67%
Burglary10.16-75.00%
Robbery10.160.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3212.87-31.91%
Anti-social behaviour95.02200.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.4112.50%
Vehicle crime71.4175.00%
Other theft71.10250.00%
Public order41.1033.33%
Burglary40.63-33.33%
Possession of weapons30.630.00%
Shoplifting30.47-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.47100.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Drugs10.16-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4713.6562.07%
Shoplifting97.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.410.00%
Burglary61.26500.00%
Drugs40.940.00%
Vehicle crime40.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.6350.00%
Public order30.470.00%
Other theft20.47-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2911.30-21.62%
Other theft104.5542.86%
Shoplifting91.57-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.4133.33%
Vehicle crime41.26-73.33%
Drugs40.630.00%
Public order30.63-78.57%
Anti-social behaviour20.47-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%
Burglary10.16-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3717.2632.14%
Shoplifting185.81125.00%
Vehicle crime152.8215.38%
Public order142.35133.33%
Other theft72.2016.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.10-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.940.00%
Drugs40.94100.00%
Burglary30.63-40.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2814.60-28.21%
Vehicle crime134.39-13.33%
Criminal damage and arson122.040.00%
Shoplifting81.88-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour61.2620.00%
Other theft60.9450.00%
Public order60.9420.00%
Burglary50.9466.67%
Theft from the person30.78-25.00%
Possession of weapons30.4750.00%
Drugs20.47-71.43%
Robbery10.31-50.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3917.260.00%
Vehicle crime156.1266.67%
Criminal damage and arson122.35200.00%
Shoplifting91.88-68.97%
Drugs71.41250.00%
Public order51.10-70.59%
Anti-social behaviour50.78-64.29%
Other theft40.78-33.33%
Theft from the person40.630.00%
Burglary30.6350.00%
Bicycle theft30.4750.00%
Possession of weapons20.470.00%
Robbery20.31100.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3919.620.00%
Shoplifting296.120.00%
Public order174.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour142.670.00%
Vehicle crime92.200.00%
Other theft61.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.940.00%
Burglary20.630.00%
Drugs20.310.00%
Bicycle theft20.310.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 430 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 33.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202445
June 202428
May 202433
April 202420
March 202429
February 202424
January 202432
December 202347
November 202329
October 202337
September 202328
August 202339
July 202339

A total of 96 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 202411
May 202410
April 20246
March 20248
February 20248
January 20249
December 20233
November 20232
October 20236
September 20236
August 20235
July 202314

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
November 20231
September 20233
August 20232

A total of 88 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 202410
May 20248
April 20243
March 20244
February 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 202314
September 20236
August 20235
July 202317

A total of 103 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202412
June 20248
May 20247
April 20243
March 20247
February 20247
January 20249
December 20238
November 20238
October 20236
September 202312
August 202312
July 20234

A total of 48 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20246
May 20246
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20234
October 20234
September 20232
August 20237
July 20232

A total of 85 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.54 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20245
May 20244
April 20245
March 202413
February 20249
January 20247
December 20232
November 202310
October 20237
September 20236
August 20234
July 20236

A total of 137 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.54 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20248
May 202412
April 20247
March 202410
February 20246
January 20243
December 20239
November 20239
October 202318
September 20238
August 20239
July 202329

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
September 20233
August 20234

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20241
February 20241
September 20231
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
August 20233
July 20232

A total of 91 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20247
February 20244
January 20247
December 20234
November 20234
October 202315
September 202313
August 202315
July 20239

A total of 39 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 20245
April 20243
February 20241
January 20244
December 20236
November 20231
October 20233
September 20235
August 20233
July 20232

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PO5 3AZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Meadow Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Other theft1
  • 3. Tonbridge Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting5
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 4. Belmont Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Park/Open Space
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Yorke Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Eldon Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Ashburton Road
    Total4
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Elm Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Western Parade
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. St Judes Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Elm Street
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. King Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Hyde Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Gloucester Terrace
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Portland Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Sussex Terrace
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Yarborough Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 19. Diamond Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Castle Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Nightingale Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Southsea Terrace
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Parking Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. King'S Terrace
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. St Pauls Square
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 26. Norfolk Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Bush Street East
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Gloucester Place
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 29. Clifton Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 30. Elphinstone Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1