PALMERSTON ROAD, PO5 3QJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO5 3QJ

PALMERSTON ROAD, PO5 3QJ, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 136 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.26 per 1,000 population. This PO5 3QJ 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 3QJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO5 3QJ, encompassing approximately 7881 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (58) incidents (45.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (18) incidents (-5.26% decrease)
  • Public order: (13) incidents (-23.53% decrease)

PO5 3QJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stafford Road with total crimes: 17
  • Richmond Place with total crimes: 13
  • Ashby Place with total crimes: 8

PALMERSTON ROAD, PO5 3QJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5817.2645.00%
Shoplifting187.36-5.26%
Public order132.28-23.53%
Criminal damage and arson91.6528.57%
Anti-social behaviour71.14-53.33%
Other theft60.89-40.00%
Vehicle crime60.76200.00%
Burglary40.76300.00%
Drugs40.51-66.67%
Possession of weapons40.51300.00%
Bicycle theft30.5150.00%
Theft from the person30.380.00%
Robbery10.380.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4016.50-29.82%
Shoplifting195.0826.67%
Public order172.4113.33%
Anti-social behaviour152.1636.36%
Drugs121.9071.43%
Other theft101.52150.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.27-22.22%
Other crime30.89200.00%
Bicycle theft20.380.00%
Vehicle crime20.25-50.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.13-50.00%
Robbery10.13-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5716.8811.76%
Public order157.230.00%
Shoplifting151.90-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour111.9010.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.40-10.00%
Drugs71.1416.67%
Other theft40.89-20.00%
Vehicle crime40.51300.00%
Robbery40.51300.00%
Bicycle theft20.510.00%
Possession of weapons20.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%
Burglary10.13-85.71%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5116.75-1.92%
Shoplifting256.47-19.35%
Public order153.17-11.76%
Criminal damage and arson101.9011.11%
Anti-social behaviour101.27-37.50%
Burglary71.2740.00%
Drugs60.8920.00%
Other theft50.760.00%
Robbery10.63-66.67%
Theft from the person10.13-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.13-83.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5220.0557.58%
Shoplifting316.60106.67%
Public order173.93240.00%
Anti-social behaviour162.1677.78%
Criminal damage and arson92.0350.00%
Vehicle crime61.1420.00%
Burglary50.76-16.67%
Drugs50.63-28.57%
Bicycle theft50.63400.00%
Other theft50.6325.00%
Robbery30.630.00%
Other crime20.38100.00%
Theft from the person20.25100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3312.05-37.74%
Shoplifting154.19-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.90-35.71%
Drugs71.14250.00%
Burglary60.89100.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.76-33.33%
Public order50.76-50.00%
Vehicle crime50.6366.67%
Other theft40.63100.00%
Possession of weapons20.51-33.33%
Other crime10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%
Bicycle theft10.13-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5315.73211.76%
Shoplifting206.7233.33%
Anti-social behaviour142.5427.27%
Public order101.7842.86%
Criminal damage and arson91.2728.57%
Possession of weapons31.140.00%
Burglary30.380.00%
Vehicle crime30.38-50.00%
Bicycle theft30.380.00%
Drugs20.38100.00%
Robbery20.250.00%
Other theft20.25-81.82%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.53-45.16%
Shoplifting152.16-31.82%
Other theft111.9057.14%
Anti-social behaviour111.4083.33%
Public order71.4016.67%
Criminal damage and arson70.890.00%
Vehicle crime60.8920.00%
Burglary30.760.00%
Possession of weapons30.3850.00%
Other crime20.380.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3111.55-16.22%
Shoplifting223.9322.22%
Other theft72.79133.33%
Criminal damage and arson70.89-36.36%
Public order60.89-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.7620.00%
Vehicle crime50.76150.00%
Burglary30.63-62.50%
Possession of weapons20.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3712.9442.31%
Shoplifting184.6938.46%
Criminal damage and arson112.28266.67%
Public order101.40100.00%
Burglary81.27166.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.020.00%
Other theft30.63-25.00%
Drugs30.380.00%
Robbery20.380.00%
Vehicle crime20.25-66.67%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Other crime10.130.00%
Bicycle theft10.13-83.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences269.52-31.58%
Shoplifting133.30-27.78%
Vehicle crime61.65-40.00%
Bicycle theft60.7620.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.76-64.29%
Public order50.63-68.75%
Other theft40.63100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.51-62.50%
Drugs30.380.00%
Burglary30.380.00%
Theft from the person10.38-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3815.230.00%
Shoplifting184.820.00%
Public order162.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour142.030.00%
Vehicle crime101.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.270.00%
Bicycle theft51.020.00%
Burglary30.630.00%
Drugs30.380.00%
Theft from the person20.380.00%
Other theft20.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 493 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202458
August 202440
July 202457
June 202451
May 202452
April 202433
March 202453
February 202417
January 202431
December 202337
November 202326
October 202338

A total of 63 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
July 20244
June 20245
May 20245
April 20244
March 20242
February 202411
January 20247
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 56 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20246
April 20245
March 20243
February 20246
January 20245
December 20232
November 20236
October 202310

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20247
May 20245
April 20246
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20238
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 136 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202417
July 202415
June 202415
May 202417
April 20245
March 202410
February 20247
January 20246
December 202310
November 20235
October 202316

A total of 29 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
May 20245
April 20241
March 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 53 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202412
July 20247
June 20246
May 20245
April 20247
March 20242
February 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242

A total of 229 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202419
July 202415
June 202425
May 202431
April 202415
March 202420
February 202415
January 202422
December 202318
November 202313
October 202318

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 95 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
July 20249
June 202410
May 20249
April 20246
March 20249
February 20247
January 20247
December 202311
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 123 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202415
July 202411
June 202410
May 202416
April 20249
March 202414
February 202411
January 20246
December 20235
November 20235
October 202314

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
March 20242
December 20232

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Stafford Road
    Total17
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Public order4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Richmond Place
    Total13
    Shoplifting5
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Possession of weapons2
  • 3. Ashby Place
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 4. Tonbridge Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Palmerston Road
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 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. Supermarket
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 11. Hereford Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 12. Elm Grove
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Wilton Place
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Marmion Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Yarborough Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Clarence Parade
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. The Circle
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Victoria Road South
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Hillborough Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Albany Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Hendy Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. St Judes Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 23. Sussex Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Nightingale Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 25. Maple Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Lennox Road South
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Auckland Road East
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Auckland Road West
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Osborne Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. The Vale
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1