ASHBURTON ROAD, PO5 3JS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO5 3JS

ASHBURTON ROAD, PO5 3JS, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 99 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.38 per 1,000 population. This PO5 3JS 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 3JS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO5 3JS, encompassing approximately 6434 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (44) incidents (51.72% increase)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (-15.38% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (-54.17% decrease)

PO5 3JS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ashby Place with total crimes: 11
  • Richmond Place with total crimes: 10
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 9

ASHBURTON ROAD, PO5 3JS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences4415.3851.72%
Public order116.84-15.38%
Shoplifting111.71-54.17%
Criminal damage and arson71.7116.67%
Vehicle crime61.09500.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.93-40.00%
Drugs40.93-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.620.00%
Theft from the person20.31100.00%
Other theft20.31-33.33%
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 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2915.38-23.68%
Shoplifting244.51-14.29%
Public order133.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.02-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson61.55-25.00%
Drugs60.930.00%
Burglary50.9325.00%
Other theft30.780.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%
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 offences3818.8040.74%
Shoplifting285.9186.67%
Public order134.35333.33%
Anti-social behaviour112.0257.14%
Criminal damage and arson81.7160.00%
Drugs61.24100.00%
Bicycle theft50.93400.00%
Burglary40.780.00%
Other theft30.62-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.47-33.33%
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 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2711.66-42.55%
Shoplifting154.20-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour72.33-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson51.09-37.50%
Burglary40.78100.00%
Other theft40.6233.33%
Public order30.620.00%
Drugs30.470.00%
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 47 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4718.03327.27%
Shoplifting217.3050.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.2622.22%
Vehicle crime91.7128.57%
Criminal damage and arson81.4014.29%
Possession of weapons31.2450.00%
Drugs30.47200.00%
Public order30.47-50.00%
Bicycle theft30.470.00%
Other theft30.47-75.00%
Burglary20.47100.00%
Robbery20.310.00%
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 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1411.19-30.00%
Other theft122.18200.00%
Violence and sexual offences111.86-57.69%
Anti-social behaviour91.7180.00%
Vehicle crime71.4016.67%
Criminal damage and arson71.09-12.50%
Public order61.090.00%
Possession of weapons20.930.00%
Other crime20.310.00%
Burglary10.31-66.67%
Drugs10.160.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2612.90-21.21%
Shoplifting204.0442.86%
Criminal damage and arson83.11-20.00%
Public order61.2420.00%
Vehicle crime60.93500.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.9366.67%
Other theft40.78100.00%
Burglary30.62-57.14%
Possession of weapons20.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
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 offences3312.5922.22%
Shoplifting145.1316.67%
Criminal damage and arson102.18150.00%
Burglary71.55600.00%
Public order51.0966.67%
Anti-social behaviour30.780.00%
Drugs30.4750.00%
Other theft20.47-50.00%
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 offences279.63-6.90%
Shoplifting124.20-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson41.8633.33%
Other theft40.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.62-75.00%
Vehicle crime30.47-72.73%
Bicycle theft30.470.00%
Public order30.47-75.00%
Drugs20.470.00%
Burglary10.31-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2915.850.00%
Shoplifting214.5175.00%
Public order123.2633.33%
Anti-social behaviour121.869.09%
Vehicle crime111.8657.14%
Other theft41.71-20.00%
Bicycle theft30.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.47-50.00%
Theft from the person20.470.00%
Burglary20.31-50.00%
Drugs20.31-33.33%
Other crime10.310.00%

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 offences2914.45-17.14%
Shoplifting124.51-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour111.8622.22%
Public order91.7128.57%
Vehicle crime71.40-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson61.09-40.00%
Other theft50.93150.00%
Burglary40.78-20.00%
Drugs30.62-25.00%
Possession of weapons30.47200.00%
Theft from the person20.47-50.00%
Robbery20.310.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3516.9434.62%
Shoplifting155.44-57.14%
Vehicle crime112.3322.22%
Criminal damage and arson101.7142.86%
Anti-social behaviour91.55-50.00%
Public order71.40-50.00%
Burglary51.09400.00%
Drugs40.7833.33%
Bicycle theft40.6233.33%
Theft from the person40.620.00%
Other theft20.62-71.43%
Robbery20.31100.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In July 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3519.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences265.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour184.040.00%
Public order142.800.00%
Vehicle crime92.180.00%
Other theft71.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.090.00%
Bicycle theft31.090.00%
Drugs30.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Robbery10.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 401 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.85 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202444
June 202429
May 202438
April 202427
March 202447
February 202411
January 202426
December 202333
November 202327
October 202329
September 202329
August 202335
July 202326

A total of 105 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 202413
May 202413
April 20243
March 20243
February 20246
January 20246
December 20235
November 20233
October 202312
September 20239
August 20237
July 202314

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 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
October 20231

A total of 76 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20249
February 20247
January 20246
December 20231
November 20233
October 202311
September 20237
August 202311
July 20239

A total of 25 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.78 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
November 20233
October 20233
August 20234
July 20233

A total of 89 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.85 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20246
May 20248
April 20245
March 20248
February 20247
January 20248
December 202310
November 20234
October 20233
September 20236
August 202310
July 20237

A total of 115 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.85 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 202410
May 202411
April 20247
March 202411
February 20249
January 20245
December 20233
November 20233
October 202312
September 202311
August 20239
July 202318

A total of 242 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.62 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 202424
May 202428
April 202415
March 202421
February 202414
January 202420
December 202314
November 202312
October 202321
September 202312
August 202315
July 202335

A total of 16 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20232
August 20234

A total of 41 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20246
May 20246
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233
August 20234
July 20233

A total of 55 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 202412
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234
September 20235
August 20232
July 20237

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20245
May 20244
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20237
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234
August 20235
July 20231

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
September 20233
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Ashby Place
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Richmond Place
    Total10
    Public order3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Tonbridge Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting5
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 5. Palmerston Road
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 6. Park/Open Space
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Ashburton Road
    Total4
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Western Parade
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Clarence Parade
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 10. Wilton Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. St Judes Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Elm Street
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Portland Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Sussex Terrace
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Yarborough Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 16. Castle Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Nightingale Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Southsea Terrace
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Parking Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Bush Street East
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Clifton Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Elphinstone Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Freestone Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Yves Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Wilton Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Nelson Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. The Retreat
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Queen'S Way
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 29. Queen'S Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Sussex Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1