KENT ROAD, PO5 3EW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO5 3EW

KENT ROAD, PO5 3EW, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 131 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.59 per 1,000 population. This PO5 3EW 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 3EW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO5 3EW, encompassing approximately 6685 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (56) incidents (43.59% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (-44.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)

PO5 3EW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ashby Place with total crimes: 11
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 10
  • Richmond Place with total crimes: 10

KENT ROAD, PO5 3EW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5619.5943.59%
Shoplifting148.38-44.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.0937.50%
Public order111.65-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour81.65-38.46%
Drugs71.200.00%
Vehicle crime71.05250.00%
Other theft61.05-14.29%
Robbery40.90300.00%
Theft from the person30.6050.00%
Bicycle theft20.450.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Burglary10.15-80.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3918.40-11.36%
Shoplifting255.83-13.79%
Public order143.7416.67%
Anti-social behaviour132.09-7.14%
Criminal damage and arson81.94-11.11%
Other theft71.2040.00%
Drugs71.05-22.22%
Burglary51.050.00%
Vehicle crime20.75-50.00%
Theft from the person20.30100.00%
Robbery10.30-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4421.0937.50%
Shoplifting296.5870.59%
Anti-social behaviour144.3440.00%
Public order122.09140.00%
Drugs91.79200.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.35200.00%
Other theft51.350.00%
Burglary50.75-16.67%
Bicycle theft50.75400.00%
Vehicle crime40.750.00%
Robbery20.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Other crime10.15-50.00%
Theft from the person10.15-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3213.61-31.91%
Shoplifting174.79-34.62%
Anti-social behaviour102.54-23.08%
Burglary61.50200.00%
Other theft50.90-61.54%
Public order50.75-16.67%
Vehicle crime40.75-55.56%
Drugs30.6050.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.45-57.14%
Theft from the person20.45100.00%
Other crime20.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.30-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.15-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4719.8988.00%
Shoplifting267.0373.33%
Anti-social behaviour133.898.33%
Other theft131.948.33%
Vehicle crime91.9480.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.35-22.22%
Public order61.05-14.29%
Bicycle theft30.900.00%
Burglary20.450.00%
Drugs20.30-33.33%
Robbery20.30100.00%
Possession of weapons20.30100.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2514.06-34.21%
Shoplifting153.74-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour122.2471.43%
Other theft121.7950.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.79-10.00%
Public order71.350.00%
Vehicle crime51.05-16.67%
Drugs30.75200.00%
Burglary20.45-50.00%
Other crime20.30100.00%
Possession of weapons10.30-66.67%
Robbery10.150.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3816.00-25.49%
Shoplifting205.6825.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.9942.86%
Other theft81.50300.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.20133.33%
Public order71.050.00%
Vehicle crime61.05200.00%
Burglary40.90-50.00%
Possession of weapons30.600.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%
Drugs10.15-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5115.5650.00%
Shoplifting167.63-15.79%
Burglary82.39300.00%
Public order71.2040.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.05-12.50%
Drugs41.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.6050.00%
Other theft20.45-80.00%
Robbery20.300.00%
Vehicle crime20.30-50.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.15-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3413.76-20.93%
Shoplifting195.09-26.92%
Other theft102.8442.86%
Criminal damage and arson81.5014.29%
Public order51.20-70.59%
Vehicle crime40.75-73.33%
Drugs40.600.00%
Bicycle theft30.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.45-81.82%
Burglary20.30-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4320.7943.33%
Shoplifting266.43116.67%
Public order173.8988.89%
Vehicle crime152.5466.67%
Anti-social behaviour112.2410.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.65-36.36%
Other theft71.0516.67%
Drugs41.05100.00%
Burglary30.60-50.00%
Bicycle theft30.450.00%
Theft from the person20.45-33.33%
Other crime10.300.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3015.26-36.17%
Shoplifting124.49-29.41%
Criminal damage and arson111.79-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour101.6542.86%
Public order91.5012.50%
Vehicle crime91.35-35.71%
Burglary61.3520.00%
Other theft60.90100.00%
Theft from the person30.90-25.00%
Possession of weapons30.4550.00%
Drugs20.45-66.67%
Robbery10.30-50.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4719.449.30%
Shoplifting177.03-51.43%
Vehicle crime142.5455.56%
Criminal damage and arson122.0971.43%
Public order81.79-65.22%
Anti-social behaviour71.20-63.16%
Drugs61.05100.00%
Burglary50.90150.00%
Theft from the person40.750.00%
Other theft30.60-62.50%
Bicycle theft30.450.00%
Possession of weapons20.450.00%
Robbery20.30100.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4322.880.00%
Shoplifting356.430.00%
Public order235.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour193.440.00%
Vehicle crime92.840.00%
Other theft81.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.200.00%
Drugs31.050.00%
Bicycle theft30.450.00%
Burglary20.450.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 109 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 20248
May 20249
April 20243
March 20247
February 20249
January 202410
December 20237
November 20238
October 20237
September 202311
August 202312
July 20237

A total of 529 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 40.69 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202456
June 202439
May 202444
April 202432
March 202447
February 202425
January 202438
December 202351
November 202334
October 202343
September 202330
August 202347
July 202343

A total of 55 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20247
May 20249
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20234
October 20234
September 20232
August 20236
July 20233

A total of 129 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 202413
May 202414
April 202410
March 202413
February 202412
January 20247
December 20233
November 20232
October 202311
September 202310
August 20237
July 202319

A total of 92 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20247
May 20245
April 20245
March 202413
February 202412
January 20248
December 20232
November 202310
October 20237
September 20236
August 20233
July 20238

A total of 271 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.85 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202414
June 202425
May 202429
April 202417
March 202426
February 202415
January 202420
December 202316
November 202319
October 202326
September 202312
August 202317
July 202335

A total of 20 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 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20233
August 20234

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
September 20231
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 131 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 202414
May 202412
April 20245
March 20246
February 20247
January 20247
December 20237
November 20235
October 202317
September 20239
August 20238
July 202323

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 90 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
March 20249
February 20245
January 20246
December 20232
November 20234
October 202315
September 20239
August 202314
July 20239

A total of 25 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20245
April 20241
March 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233
August 20233
July 20233

A total of 51 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20245
May 20245
April 20246
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20238
November 20232
October 20233
September 20236
August 20235
July 20232

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Ashby Place
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Richmond Place
    Total10
    Public order3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Meadow Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Other theft1
  • 6. Tonbridge Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting5
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 7. Belmont Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Palmerston Road
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 9. Park/Open Space
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Ashburton Road
    Total4
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Elm Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 12. Western Parade
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Wilton Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. St Judes Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Elm Street
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Hyde Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Gloucester Terrace
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Portland Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Sussex Terrace
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Yarborough Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 21. Diamond Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Castle Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Nightingale Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. Southsea Terrace
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Parking Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 26. King'S Terrace
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Norfolk Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Bush Street East
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Gloucester Place
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 30. Clifton Road
    Total1
    Public order1