YARBOROUGH ROAD, PO5 3EA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO5 3EA

YARBOROUGH ROAD, PO5 3EA, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 189 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.64 per 1,000 population. This PO5 3EA 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 3EA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO5 3EA, encompassing approximately 10712 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (80) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (21) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (11.76% increase)

PO5 3EA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stafford Road with total crimes: 14
  • Henrietta Place with total crimes: 10
  • Elm Grove with total crimes: 10

YARBOROUGH ROAD, PO5 3EA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8017.64-9.09%
Shoplifting217.4740.00%
Anti-social behaviour191.9611.76%
Public order181.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson171.68-10.53%
Other theft101.5911.11%
Drugs70.93-41.67%
Burglary60.650.00%
Theft from the person30.5650.00%
Robbery30.28-66.67%
Possession of weapons30.28-25.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.09-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8819.6023.94%
Criminal damage and arson198.2126.67%
Public order181.77-5.26%
Anti-social behaviour171.6821.43%
Shoplifting151.5915.38%
Drugs121.4071.43%
Robbery91.12800.00%
Other theft90.8412.50%
Vehicle crime70.8440.00%
Burglary60.650.00%
Possession of weapons40.56-20.00%
Bicycle theft30.370.00%
Theft from the person20.28100.00%
Other crime10.19-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7115.59-24.47%
Public order196.6358.33%
Criminal damage and arson151.777.14%
Anti-social behaviour141.40-17.65%
Shoplifting131.31-38.10%
Other theft81.21-11.11%
Drugs70.75-22.22%
Burglary60.6520.00%
Possession of weapons50.5625.00%
Vehicle crime50.470.00%
Other crime20.47-60.00%
Robbery10.19-50.00%
Theft from the person10.090.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 94 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9418.4884.31%
Shoplifting218.77133.33%
Anti-social behaviour171.9641.67%
Criminal damage and arson141.59-6.67%
Public order121.3150.00%
Other theft91.1280.00%
Drugs90.84200.00%
Other crime50.84150.00%
Vehicle crime50.4725.00%
Burglary50.4766.67%
Possession of weapons40.470.00%
Robbery20.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5111.02-10.53%
Criminal damage and arson154.7615.38%
Anti-social behaviour121.400.00%
Shoplifting91.12-35.71%
Public order80.84-27.27%
Other theft50.75-66.67%
Possession of weapons40.4733.33%
Vehicle crime40.37100.00%
Drugs30.37-40.00%
Burglary30.28200.00%
Other crime20.280.00%
Theft from the person10.19-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.090.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5712.7946.15%
Other theft155.3266.67%
Shoplifting141.4055.56%
Criminal damage and arson131.3130.00%
Anti-social behaviour121.21-7.69%
Public order111.1210.00%
Drugs51.03-28.57%
Possession of weapons30.470.00%
Vehicle crime20.28-50.00%
Other crime20.190.00%
Theft from the person20.190.00%
Burglary10.19-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3910.27-35.00%
Anti-social behaviour133.6430.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.210.00%
Public order100.9366.67%
Other theft90.93-10.00%
Shoplifting90.840.00%
Drugs70.8475.00%
Vehicle crime40.65-50.00%
Possession of weapons30.37200.00%
Burglary30.28-62.50%
Other crime20.28100.00%
Robbery10.190.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6012.14-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour105.6025.00%
Criminal damage and arson100.93-9.09%
Other theft100.93150.00%
Shoplifting90.93-35.71%
Burglary80.840.00%
Vehicle crime80.7533.33%
Public order60.75-60.00%
Drugs40.56-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.370.00%
Robbery10.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.09-66.67%
Other crime10.090.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7214.1918.03%
Public order156.7225.00%
Shoplifting141.4016.67%
Criminal damage and arson111.310.00%
Drugs81.0360.00%
Anti-social behaviour80.75-20.00%
Burglary80.7560.00%
Vehicle crime60.75-33.33%
Other theft40.56-50.00%
Possession of weapons30.37-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.28-50.00%
Theft from the person10.19-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6113.54-7.58%
Public order125.69-40.00%
Shoplifting121.12-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson111.12-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour101.03-9.09%
Vehicle crime90.93-43.75%
Other theft80.8414.29%
Burglary50.7525.00%
Drugs50.47-37.50%
Possession of weapons40.470.00%
Bicycle theft40.37-20.00%
Theft from the person30.370.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6617.1822.22%
Shoplifting326.16190.91%
Public order202.995.26%
Vehicle crime161.8777.78%
Criminal damage and arson131.498.33%
Anti-social behaviour111.21-15.38%
Drugs81.03300.00%
Other theft70.7516.67%
Bicycle theft50.650.00%
Burglary40.47-33.33%
Robbery20.370.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5413.160.00%
Public order195.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour131.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.210.00%
Shoplifting111.120.00%
Vehicle crime91.030.00%
Burglary60.840.00%
Other theft60.560.00%
Theft from the person30.560.00%
Possession of weapons30.280.00%
Drugs20.280.00%
Robbery20.190.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 61 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20246
June 20246
May 20245
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20248
December 20238
November 20235
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 793 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 66.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202480
July 202488
June 202471
May 202494
April 202451
March 202457
February 202439
January 202460
December 202372
November 202361
October 202366
September 202354

A total of 156 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202419
July 202417
June 202414
May 202417
April 202412
March 202412
February 202413
January 202410
December 20238
November 202310
October 202311
September 202313

A total of 16 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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231
November 20233
September 20233

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 160 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202417
July 202419
June 202415
May 202414
April 202415
March 202413
February 202410
January 202410
December 202311
November 202311
October 202313
September 202312

A total of 168 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202418
July 202418
June 202419
May 202412
April 20248
March 202411
February 202410
January 20246
December 202315
November 202312
October 202320
September 202319

A total of 180 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202421
July 202415
June 202413
May 202421
April 20249
March 202414
February 20249
January 20249
December 202314
November 202312
October 202332
September 202311

A total of 77 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 202412
June 20247
May 20249
April 20243
March 20245
February 20247
January 20244
December 20238
November 20235
October 20238
September 20232

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20249
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 100 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 20249
June 20248
May 20249
April 20245
March 202415
February 20249
January 202410
December 20234
November 20238
October 20237
September 20236

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 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 37 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20245
May 20244
April 20244
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
September 20233

A total of 75 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.82 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20245
May 20245
April 20244
March 20242
February 20244
January 20248
December 20236
November 20239
October 202316
September 20239

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Stafford Road
    Total14
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Henrietta Place
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Elm Grove
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Park Street
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
  • 5. Belmont Place
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Tonbridge Street
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 7. Elm Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Warwick Crescent
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other crime1
  • 9. Worcester Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 10. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Public order1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. St Ursula Grove
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 12. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Milverton Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Ockendon Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 15. Eldon Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Meadow Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Astley Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 18. Radnor Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Dunsmore Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Western Parade
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Hendy Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Earlsdon Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. Pain'S Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Ashburton Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 25. St Judes Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 26. Diamond Street
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 27. Dartmouth Mews
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 28. King'S Terrace
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 29. Bedford Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 30. Crabbe Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1