SHAFTESBURY ROAD, PO5 3JA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO5 3JA

SHAFTESBURY ROAD, PO5 3JA, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 107 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.63 per 1,000 population. This PO5 3JA 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 3JA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO5 3JA, encompassing approximately 6432 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (-2.50% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (21) incidents (5.00% increase)
  • Public order: (12) incidents (9.09% increase)

PO5 3JA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Richmond Place with total crimes: 13
  • Ashby Place with total crimes: 8
  • Tonbridge Street with total crimes: 8

SHAFTESBURY ROAD, PO5 3JA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3916.63-2.50%
Shoplifting216.065.00%
Public order123.269.09%
Other theft71.870.00%
Vehicle crime51.09150.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.78-61.54%
Criminal damage and arson50.78-28.57%
Burglary30.78200.00%
Bicycle theft30.47200.00%
Drugs20.47-77.78%
Possession of weapons20.31100.00%
Theft from the person20.310.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4018.19-9.09%
Shoplifting206.2281.82%
Anti-social behaviour133.11160.00%
Public order112.020.00%
Drugs91.7180.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.40-12.50%
Other theft71.09133.33%
Other crime21.09100.00%
Vehicle crime20.31-66.67%
Theft from the person20.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.31-50.00%
Burglary10.160.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%
Robbery10.16-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4415.7037.50%
Public order116.84-15.38%
Shoplifting111.71-54.17%
Criminal damage and arson81.710.00%
Vehicle crime61.24500.00%
Drugs50.93-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour50.78-50.00%
Other theft30.78-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.470.00%
Theft from the person20.310.00%
Robbery20.31100.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Burglary10.16-80.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3216.63-15.79%
Shoplifting244.97-14.29%
Public order133.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.02-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson81.550.00%
Drugs71.24-12.50%
Burglary51.0925.00%
Other theft40.780.00%
Theft from the person20.62100.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.16-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3819.2831.03%
Shoplifting285.9186.67%
Public order134.35225.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.0222.22%
Drugs81.71166.67%
Criminal damage and arson81.2460.00%
Bicycle theft51.24400.00%
Burglary40.780.00%
Other theft40.620.00%
Vehicle crime20.62-33.33%
Other crime10.31-50.00%
Robbery10.160.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2912.44-34.09%
Shoplifting154.51-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour92.33-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.40-37.50%
Burglary40.78100.00%
Other theft40.6233.33%
Public order40.620.00%
Drugs30.6250.00%
Vehicle crime30.47-66.67%
Other crime20.470.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.16-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4417.41340.00%
Shoplifting216.8450.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.2625.00%
Vehicle crime91.5550.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.4014.29%
Public order41.24-33.33%
Possession of weapons30.62200.00%
Bicycle theft30.470.00%
Other theft30.47-76.92%
Burglary20.47100.00%
Drugs20.31100.00%
Robbery20.31100.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1410.88-30.00%
Other theft132.18116.67%
Violence and sexual offences102.02-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.5560.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.24-12.50%
Vehicle crime61.090.00%
Public order60.930.00%
Other crime20.930.00%
Burglary10.31-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.16-66.67%
Drugs10.160.00%
Robbery10.160.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2513.21-24.24%
Shoplifting203.8942.86%
Criminal damage and arson83.1114.29%
Other theft61.24200.00%
Public order60.9320.00%
Vehicle crime60.93500.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.93150.00%
Possession of weapons30.780.00%
Burglary30.47-57.14%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%
Drugs10.16-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3311.9722.22%
Shoplifting145.1316.67%
Criminal damage and arson72.1816.67%
Burglary71.09250.00%
Public order51.0966.67%
Drugs30.7850.00%
Other theft20.47-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.310.00%
Robbery20.310.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.16-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2710.11-18.18%
Shoplifting124.20-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson61.8720.00%
Other theft50.9325.00%
Vehicle crime30.78-76.92%
Bicycle theft30.470.00%
Public order30.47-76.92%
Anti-social behaviour20.47-80.00%
Drugs20.31-33.33%
Burglary20.310.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3317.260.00%
Shoplifting225.130.00%
Vehicle crime133.420.00%
Public order132.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.550.00%
Other theft40.780.00%
Bicycle theft30.620.00%
Drugs30.470.00%
Theft from the person20.470.00%
Burglary20.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 57 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20246
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20249
February 20246
January 20246
December 20231
November 20233
October 202313

A total of 90 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202413
July 20245
June 202410
May 202411
April 20249
March 202410
February 20248
January 20245
December 20232
November 20232
October 202310

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20245
May 20244
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20237
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 394 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202440
July 202444
June 202432
May 202438
April 202429
March 202444
February 202410
January 202425
December 202333
November 202327
October 202333

A total of 101 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202411
July 202411
June 202413
May 202413
April 20244
March 20244
February 20246
January 20246
December 20235
November 20233
October 202313

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 62 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 20244
March 20243
February 202413
January 20246
December 20232
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 46 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20249
July 20245
June 20247
May 20248
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243

A total of 222 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202420
July 202411
June 202424
May 202428
April 202415
March 202421
February 202414
January 202420
December 202314
November 202312
October 202322

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 82 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20248
June 20248
May 20248
April 20245
March 20248
February 20247
January 20248
December 20237
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Richmond Place
    Total13
    Shoplifting5
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Possession of weapons2
  • 2. Ashby Place
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 3. Tonbridge Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Palmerston Road
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 5. Elm Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Ashburton Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
  • 8. Portland Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
  • 9. Elphinstone Road
    Total5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Wilton Place
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Yarborough Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Clarence Parade
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. St Judes Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 14. Sussex Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Dartmouth Mews
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 16. Nightingale Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Southsea Terrace
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Bush Street East
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Gloucester Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Auckland Road West
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Osborne Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. The Vale
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Marmion Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Pelham Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 25. Woodpath
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Queen'S Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 27. Grove Road South
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Queens Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Queen'S Terrace
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Shaftesbury Road
    Total1
    Public order1