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

Overview of Crime in PO5 3JP

SHAFTESBURY ROAD, PO5 3JP, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 103 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.94 per 1,000 population. This PO5 3JP 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 3JP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO5 3JP, encompassing approximately 5742 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (-7.32% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (21) incidents (5.00% increase)
  • Public order: (12) incidents (20.00% increase)

PO5 3JP 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 3JP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3817.94-7.32%
Shoplifting216.625.00%
Public order123.6620.00%
Other theft72.090.00%
Vehicle crime41.22100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.70-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour40.70-63.64%
Burglary30.70200.00%
Bicycle theft30.52200.00%
Drugs20.52-77.78%
Possession of weapons20.350.00%
Theft from the person20.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4119.682.50%
Shoplifting207.1481.82%
Anti-social behaviour113.48120.00%
Public order101.92-9.09%
Drugs91.74125.00%
Other theft71.57250.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.22-25.00%
Other crime21.04100.00%
Vehicle crime20.35-66.67%
Theft from the person20.35100.00%
Bicycle theft10.35-50.00%
Burglary10.170.00%
Robbery10.17-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4016.3733.33%
Public order116.97-8.33%
Shoplifting111.92-54.17%
Criminal damage and arson81.9233.33%
Vehicle crime61.39500.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.04-50.00%
Drugs40.87-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.700.00%
Other theft20.35-33.33%
Robbery20.35100.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%
Burglary10.17-80.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3017.24-16.67%
Shoplifting245.22-14.29%
Public order124.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.09-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson61.74-25.00%
Drugs61.040.00%
Burglary51.0425.00%
Other theft30.870.00%
Robbery10.520.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%
Vehicle crime10.17-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3620.5538.46%
Shoplifting286.2786.67%
Public order124.88300.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.0922.22%
Criminal damage and arson81.9260.00%
Drugs61.39100.00%
Bicycle theft51.04400.00%
Burglary40.870.00%
Other theft30.700.00%
Vehicle crime20.520.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Robbery10.170.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2612.71-42.22%
Shoplifting154.53-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour92.61-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.57-37.50%
Burglary40.87100.00%
Other theft30.700.00%
Public order30.520.00%
Drugs30.5250.00%
Vehicle crime20.52-75.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%
Bicycle theft10.17-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4519.33309.09%
Shoplifting217.8450.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.6625.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.7433.33%
Vehicle crime81.3933.33%
Possession of weapons31.39200.00%
Public order30.52-50.00%
Bicycle theft30.520.00%
Other theft30.52-75.00%
Burglary20.52100.00%
Drugs20.35100.00%
Robbery20.350.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%

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
Shoplifting1411.84-30.00%
Other theft122.44200.00%
Violence and sexual offences112.09-54.17%
Anti-social behaviour81.9260.00%
Vehicle crime61.3920.00%
Public order61.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.04-14.29%
Other crime21.040.00%
Burglary10.35-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.17-50.00%
Drugs10.170.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2413.58-22.58%
Shoplifting204.1842.86%
Criminal damage and arson73.48-22.22%
Public order61.2220.00%
Vehicle crime51.04400.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.87150.00%
Other theft40.87100.00%
Burglary30.70-57.14%
Possession of weapons20.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3113.4129.17%
Shoplifting145.4016.67%
Criminal damage and arson92.44125.00%
Burglary71.57600.00%
Public order51.2266.67%
Drugs30.8750.00%
Other theft20.52-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.35100.00%
Robbery20.350.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.17-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences249.93-7.69%
Shoplifting124.18-42.86%
Other theft42.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.7033.33%
Vehicle crime30.70-72.73%
Bicycle theft30.520.00%
Public order30.52-75.00%
Drugs20.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-91.67%
Burglary10.17-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2617.240.00%
Shoplifting214.530.00%
Public order123.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour122.090.00%
Vehicle crime112.090.00%
Other theft41.920.00%
Bicycle theft30.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.520.00%
Theft from the person20.520.00%
Burglary20.350.00%
Drugs20.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 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 20231
October 20232

A total of 372 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202441
July 202440
June 202430
May 202436
April 202426
March 202445
February 202411
January 202424
December 202331
November 202324
October 202326

A total of 95 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202410
July 202411
June 202412
May 202412
April 20243
March 20243
February 20246
January 20246
December 20235
November 20233
October 202312

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 54 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 202412
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 40 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20249
July 20244
June 20246
May 20246
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20246
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20248
February 20246
January 20245
December 20231
November 20233
October 202311

A total of 8 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
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 221 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.42 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 202321

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.30 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 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 74 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20248
June 20246
May 20248
April 20245
March 20248
February 20246
January 20247
December 20239
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 88 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202411
July 20245
June 202410
May 202411
April 20249
March 202410
February 20248
January 20245
December 20232
November 20231
October 202312

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 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
December 20232

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 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 20241
February 20242
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PO5 3JP 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. Auckland Road West
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Osborne Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. The Vale
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Marmion Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Pelham Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 23. Queen'S Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Grove Road South
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Queens Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Queen'S Terrace
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Shaftesbury Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 28. Little Southsea Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Castle Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Regent Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1