NIGHTINGALE ROAD, PO5 3JL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO5 3JL

NIGHTINGALE ROAD, PO5 3JL, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 110 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.43 per 1,000 population. This PO5 3JL 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 3JL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO5 3JL, encompassing approximately 5968 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (21) incidents (5.00% increase)
  • Public order: (12) incidents (9.09% increase)

PO5 3JL 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

NIGHTINGALE ROAD, PO5 3JL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4018.43-11.11%
Shoplifting216.705.00%
Public order123.529.09%
Other theft72.01-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson61.17-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour51.01-66.67%
Vehicle crime40.84100.00%
Bicycle theft40.67300.00%
Drugs30.67-57.14%
Possession of weapons30.50200.00%
Burglary20.50100.00%
Theft from the person20.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4520.44-8.16%
Shoplifting207.5481.82%
Anti-social behaviour153.35150.00%
Public order112.510.00%
Other theft81.84100.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.34-12.50%
Drugs71.1716.67%
Vehicle crime21.17-71.43%
Theft from the person20.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.34-50.00%
Other crime10.170.00%
Burglary10.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%
Robbery10.17-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4918.4353.12%
Public order118.21-15.38%
Shoplifting111.84-54.17%
Criminal damage and arson81.8414.29%
Vehicle crime71.34250.00%
Drugs61.17-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour61.01-40.00%
Other theft41.010.00%
Bicycle theft20.670.00%
Theft from the person20.340.00%
Robbery20.34100.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Burglary10.17-80.00%

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 offences3217.93-15.79%
Shoplifting245.36-14.29%
Public order134.0218.18%
Anti-social behaviour102.18-9.09%
Drugs71.68-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson71.1716.67%
Burglary51.1725.00%
Other theft40.840.00%
Theft from the person20.67100.00%
Vehicle crime20.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

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 offences3820.2735.71%
Shoplifting286.3786.67%
Public order114.69120.00%
Anti-social behaviour111.8422.22%
Drugs91.84200.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.51100.00%
Bicycle theft51.01400.00%
Burglary40.840.00%
Other theft40.670.00%
Vehicle crime20.67-50.00%
Other crime10.34-50.00%
Robbery10.170.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2813.24-33.33%
Shoplifting154.69-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour92.51-10.00%
Public order51.5125.00%
Burglary40.84300.00%
Other theft40.67-20.00%
Vehicle crime40.67-60.00%
Drugs30.6750.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.50-62.50%
Other crime20.500.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.17-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4218.60250.00%
Shoplifting217.0450.00%
Vehicle crime103.52100.00%
Anti-social behaviour101.6811.11%
Criminal damage and arson81.680.00%
Other theft51.34-58.33%
Public order40.84-33.33%
Bicycle theft30.670.00%
Drugs20.50-33.33%
Robbery20.34100.00%
Possession of weapons20.34100.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1412.40-30.00%
Other theft122.35140.00%
Violence and sexual offences122.01-64.71%
Anti-social behaviour92.0180.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.51-11.11%
Public order61.34-14.29%
Vehicle crime51.01-16.67%
Drugs30.84200.00%
Other crime20.500.00%
Burglary10.34-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.17-66.67%
Robbery10.170.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3416.08-15.00%
Shoplifting205.7042.86%
Criminal damage and arson93.3528.57%
Public order71.5140.00%
Vehicle crime61.17200.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.01150.00%
Other theft50.84400.00%
Burglary40.84-42.86%
Possession of weapons30.670.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%
Drugs10.17-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4014.0729.03%
Shoplifting146.7016.67%
Criminal damage and arson72.350.00%
Burglary71.17250.00%
Public order51.1725.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.840.00%
Robbery20.340.00%
Vehicle crime20.34-50.00%
Drugs20.34-33.33%
Other theft10.34-85.71%
Theft from the person10.170.00%
Bicycle theft10.17-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3112.73-20.51%
Shoplifting125.19-47.83%
Criminal damage and arson72.0116.67%
Other theft71.1775.00%
Vehicle crime41.17-69.23%
Public order40.67-69.23%
Drugs30.670.00%
Bicycle theft30.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.50-80.00%
Burglary20.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3919.9434.48%
Shoplifting236.5391.67%
Vehicle crime133.8562.50%
Public order132.1862.50%
Anti-social behaviour102.1825.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.68-33.33%
Other theft41.01-20.00%
Bicycle theft30.670.00%
Drugs30.5050.00%
Theft from the person20.500.00%
Burglary20.34-50.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2915.250.00%
Shoplifting124.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.010.00%
Public order81.510.00%
Vehicle crime81.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.340.00%
Other theft51.340.00%
Burglary40.840.00%
Possession of weapons30.670.00%
Theft from the person20.500.00%
Drugs20.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 69 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20247
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 202410
February 20245
January 20246
December 20232
November 20234
October 202313
September 20238

A total of 102 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.85 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202415
July 20246
June 202410
May 202411
April 20249
March 202410
February 20249
January 20245
December 20232
November 20232
October 202310
September 20238

A total of 459 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 35.31 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202445
July 202449
June 202432
May 202438
April 202428
March 202442
February 202412
January 202434
December 202340
November 202331
October 202339
September 202329

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20245
May 20244
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20237
November 20232
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 110 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.46 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 202411
April 20245
March 20244
February 20246
January 20247
December 20235
November 20234
October 202313
September 20238

A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
May 20245
April 20241
March 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 70 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 20244
March 20245
February 202412
January 20245
December 20231
November 20237
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 51 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20246
June 20247
May 20249
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 235 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.08 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 202323
September 202312

A total of 17 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.55 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
September 20232

A total of 91 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20248
June 20247
May 20246
April 20243
March 20248
February 20248
January 20249
December 20237
November 20237
October 20236
September 20239

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 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
September 20231

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
August 20241
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 3JL 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. Meadow Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Wilton Place
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Yarborough Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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. Pelham Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 23. Woodpath
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Queen'S Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 25. Grove Road South
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Queens Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Queen'S Terrace
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Shaftesbury Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 29. Diamond Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Little Southsea Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1