OSBORNE ROAD, PO5 3LX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO5 3LX

OSBORNE ROAD, PO5 3LX, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 119 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.56 per 1,000 population. This PO5 3LX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PO5 postcode area, which has experienced 508 crimes and a crime rate of 18.18 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PO5 3LX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO5 3LX, encompassing approximately 4844 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (2.56% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (20) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (220.00% increase)

PO5 3LX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Richmond Place with total crimes: 18
  • Palmerston Road with total crimes: 16
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 14

OSBORNE ROAD, PO5 3LX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences4024.562.56%
Shoplifting208.26100.00%
Anti-social behaviour164.13220.00%
Public order123.300.00%
Drugs82.48100.00%
Other theft81.65300.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.650.00%
Vehicle crime21.44-66.67%
Theft from the person20.41100.00%
Bicycle theft10.41-50.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Burglary10.210.00%
Robbery10.21-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3918.9939.29%
Public order128.05-14.29%
Shoplifting102.48-58.33%
Criminal damage and arson72.0616.67%
Vehicle crime61.44200.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.24-61.54%
Drugs41.030.00%
Bicycle theft20.830.00%
Other theft20.410.00%
Robbery20.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Burglary10.21-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2819.82-22.22%
Shoplifting245.78-14.29%
Public order144.9527.27%
Anti-social behaviour132.898.33%
Criminal damage and arson62.68100.00%
Drugs41.24-20.00%
Other theft20.83-50.00%
Burglary20.41-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.41100.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%

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 offences3623.1256.52%
Shoplifting287.43100.00%
Anti-social behaviour125.7820.00%
Public order112.4883.33%
Drugs52.2766.67%
Bicycle theft51.03400.00%
Burglary41.030.00%
Other theft40.8333.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.8350.00%
Vehicle crime10.62-50.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2314.45-46.51%
Shoplifting144.75-26.32%
Anti-social behaviour102.890.00%
Public order62.0650.00%
Burglary41.24300.00%
Other theft30.830.00%
Drugs30.620.00%
Vehicle crime20.62-77.78%
Criminal damage and arson20.41-77.78%
Other crime10.410.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.21-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4322.71290.91%
Shoplifting198.8835.71%
Anti-social behaviour103.9211.11%
Criminal damage and arson92.0628.57%
Vehicle crime91.8628.57%
Public order41.86-33.33%
Possession of weapons30.830.00%
Drugs30.6250.00%
Bicycle theft30.620.00%
Other theft30.62-76.92%
Robbery20.620.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

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
Shoplifting1414.86-22.22%
Other theft132.89333.33%
Violence and sexual offences112.68-52.17%
Anti-social behaviour92.2780.00%
Vehicle crime71.8675.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.440.00%
Public order61.440.00%
Other crime21.240.00%
Drugs20.410.00%
Burglary10.41-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2315.27-14.81%
Shoplifting184.7528.57%
Criminal damage and arson73.720.00%
Public order61.4420.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.24150.00%
Vehicle crime41.03300.00%
Burglary40.83-42.86%
Other theft30.8350.00%
Possession of weapons20.620.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2714.453.85%
Shoplifting145.5716.67%
Criminal damage and arson72.8975.00%
Burglary71.44600.00%
Public order51.44400.00%
Other theft21.03-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.41100.00%
Robbery20.410.00%
Drugs20.410.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2611.568.33%
Shoplifting125.37-36.84%
Other theft42.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.8333.33%
Vehicle crime30.83-75.00%
Drugs20.620.00%
Bicycle theft20.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-88.89%
Burglary10.21-50.00%
Public order10.21-92.31%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2419.20-4.00%
Shoplifting194.9558.33%
Public order133.9285.71%
Vehicle crime122.68140.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.480.00%
Other theft41.8633.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.83-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.620.00%
Theft from the person20.410.00%
Burglary20.41-50.00%
Drugs20.41-33.33%
Other crime10.410.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2516.510.00%
Shoplifting125.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.480.00%
Public order71.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.440.00%
Vehicle crime51.240.00%
Burglary41.030.00%
Drugs30.830.00%
Possession of weapons30.620.00%
Other theft30.620.00%
Theft from the person20.620.00%
Robbery10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20244
June 20244
May 20245
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 51 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243
February 202413
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 97 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 202412
June 202414
May 202411
April 20246
March 20244
February 20246
January 20246
December 20235
November 20231
October 202313
September 20237

A total of 345 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202440
July 202439
June 202428
May 202436
April 202423
March 202443
February 202411
January 202423
December 202327
November 202326
October 202324
September 202325

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20245
April 20241
March 20243
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 101 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202416
July 20245
June 202413
May 202412
April 202410
March 202410
February 20249
January 20245
December 20232
November 20231
October 20239
September 20239

A total of 68 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20247
June 20246
May 20243
April 20242
March 20249
February 20247
January 20247
December 20237
November 20234
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 204 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202420
July 202410
June 202424
May 202428
April 202414
March 202419
February 202414
January 202418
December 202314
November 202312
October 202319
September 202312

A total of 54 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20246
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20249
February 20247
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 202312
September 20235

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

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

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

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20243
January 20242
September 20233

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Richmond Place
    Total18
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Palmerston Road
    Total16
    Shoplifting8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Park/Open Space
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Tonbridge Street
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 5. Elm Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Ashby Place
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 8. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Clarence Parade
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Western Parade
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Ferry Terminal
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 13. Ashburton Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 14. St Judes Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 15. Dartmouth Mews
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Auckland Road West
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 17. Osborne Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Portland Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Kent Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Sussex Terrace
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Shaftesbury Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Wilberforce Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Copper Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Hambrook Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Jubilee Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Great Southsea Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Nightingale Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 28. Southsea Terrace
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 29. Bellevue Terrace
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Victoria Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1