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

Overview of Crime in PO5 3QQ

PALMERSTON ROAD, PO5 3QQ, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 135 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.21 per 1,000 population. This PO5 3QQ 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 3QQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO5 3QQ, encompassing approximately 8329 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (57) incidents (14.00% increase)
  • Public order: (17) incidents (13.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

PO5 3QQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stafford Road with total crimes: 27
  • Ashby Place with total crimes: 11
  • Richmond Place with total crimes: 10

PALMERSTON ROAD, PO5 3QQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5716.2114.00%
Public order176.8413.33%
Shoplifting152.04-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour111.8022.22%
Criminal damage and arson91.320.00%
Drugs71.0816.67%
Other theft40.84-20.00%
Vehicle crime40.48300.00%
Robbery40.48300.00%
Bicycle theft20.480.00%
Possession of weapons20.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%
Burglary10.12-85.71%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5015.49-3.85%
Shoplifting256.00-21.88%
Public order153.00-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson91.8012.50%
Anti-social behaviour91.08-47.06%
Burglary71.0840.00%
Drugs60.8420.00%
Other theft50.720.00%
Robbery10.60-66.67%
Theft from the person10.12-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.12-83.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5219.2148.57%
Shoplifting326.24113.33%
Public order183.84125.00%
Anti-social behaviour172.16112.50%
Criminal damage and arson82.0433.33%
Vehicle crime60.9620.00%
Burglary50.72-16.67%
Drugs50.60-37.50%
Bicycle theft50.60400.00%
Other theft50.6025.00%
Robbery30.600.00%
Other crime20.36100.00%
Theft from the person20.24100.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences3512.01-37.50%
Shoplifting154.20-25.00%
Public order81.80-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour80.96-38.46%
Drugs80.96300.00%
Burglary60.96100.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.72-33.33%
Vehicle crime50.7266.67%
Other theft40.6033.33%
Possession of weapons20.48-33.33%
Other crime10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.12-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5615.25211.11%
Shoplifting206.7233.33%
Anti-social behaviour132.408.33%
Public order101.5642.86%
Criminal damage and arson91.2028.57%
Possession of weapons31.080.00%
Burglary30.360.00%
Vehicle crime30.36-57.14%
Bicycle theft30.360.00%
Other theft30.36-75.00%
Drugs20.360.00%
Robbery20.240.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.57-41.94%
Shoplifting152.16-31.82%
Other theft121.8071.43%
Anti-social behaviour121.44100.00%
Vehicle crime71.4475.00%
Public order70.8416.67%
Criminal damage and arson70.840.00%
Burglary30.840.00%
Possession of weapons30.3650.00%
Drugs20.360.00%
Other crime20.240.00%

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 offences3110.93-18.42%
Shoplifting223.7222.22%
Other theft72.64133.33%
Criminal damage and arson70.84-36.36%
Public order60.84-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.7220.00%
Vehicle crime40.72100.00%
Burglary30.48-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.360.00%
Theft from the person20.24100.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

In December 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 offences3812.4946.15%
Shoplifting184.5638.46%
Criminal damage and arson112.16266.67%
Public order101.32100.00%
Burglary91.20125.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.080.00%
Other theft30.60-25.00%
Drugs30.360.00%
Robbery20.360.00%
Vehicle crime20.24-66.67%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Other crime10.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.12-83.33%

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 offences269.12-33.33%
Shoplifting133.12-27.78%
Vehicle crime61.56-45.45%
Bicycle theft60.7220.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.72-66.67%
Public order50.60-66.67%
Other theft40.60100.00%
Burglary40.4833.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.48-70.00%
Drugs30.360.00%
Theft from the person10.36-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3915.0130.00%
Shoplifting184.68125.00%
Public order152.1625.00%
Anti-social behaviour151.8025.00%
Vehicle crime111.8037.50%
Criminal damage and arson101.3225.00%
Bicycle theft51.200.00%
Burglary30.60-50.00%
Drugs30.360.00%
Theft from the person20.360.00%
Other theft20.24-33.33%
Other crime10.240.00%
Robbery10.120.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3011.65-21.05%
Public order123.609.09%
Anti-social behaviour121.440.00%
Vehicle crime81.44-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.9614.29%
Shoplifting80.96-50.00%
Burglary60.9650.00%
Possession of weapons40.72300.00%
Drugs30.480.00%
Other theft30.36-25.00%
Theft from the person20.360.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3813.33-7.32%
Shoplifting164.56-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour121.92-52.00%
Public order111.44-47.62%
Vehicle crime101.32150.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.20-22.22%
Burglary40.84-20.00%
Other theft40.48-33.33%
Drugs30.480.00%
Bicycle theft30.360.00%
Theft from the person20.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4118.250.00%
Shoplifting324.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour253.840.00%
Public order213.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.520.00%
Other theft61.080.00%
Burglary50.720.00%
Vehicle crime40.600.00%
Bicycle theft30.480.00%
Drugs30.360.00%
Robbery30.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 62 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20245
May 20245
April 20244
March 20243
February 202412
January 20247
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232
September 20233
August 20234
July 20236

A total of 511 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 39.31 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202457
June 202450
May 202452
April 202435
March 202456
February 202418
January 202431
December 202338
November 202326
October 202339
September 202330
August 202338
July 202341

A total of 155 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202417
June 202415
May 202418
April 20248
March 202410
February 20247
January 20246
December 202310
November 20235
October 202315
September 202312
August 202311
July 202321

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 71 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
May 20246
April 20245
March 20243
February 20247
January 20244
December 20232
November 20236
October 202311
September 20238
August 202310
July 20234

A total of 30 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20245
April 20241
March 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20236
October 20235
August 20233
July 20233

A total of 103 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 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
July 20249
June 20249
May 20248
April 20246
March 20249
February 20247
January 20247
December 202311
November 20233
October 202310
September 20238
August 20237
July 20239

A total of 150 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.54 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 20249
May 202417
April 20248
March 202413
February 202412
January 20246
December 20235
November 20235
October 202315
September 202312
August 202312
July 202325

A total of 249 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.15 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202415
June 202425
May 202432
April 202415
March 202420
February 202415
January 202422
December 202318
November 202313
October 202318
September 20238
August 202316
July 202332

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 48 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20246
May 20245
April 20248
March 20242
February 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233
September 20233
August 20233
July 20233

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
March 20242
December 20232
October 20231
September 20231
July 20233

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
September 20234
August 20231

A total of 59 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20247
May 20245
April 20246
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20239
November 20234
October 20233
September 20236
August 20234
July 20235

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Stafford Road
    Total27
    Violence and sexual offences13
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order3
    Drugs2
    Possession of weapons2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Ashby Place
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Richmond Place
    Total10
    Public order3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Tonbridge Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting5
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Palmerston Road
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 8. Ashburton Road
    Total4
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Cavendish Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Elm Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 12. Western Parade
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Clarence Parade
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 14. Wilton Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. St Judes Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Portland Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. The Circle
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Hendy Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 19. Sussex Terrace
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Yarborough Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 21. Nightingale Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Parking Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. Maple Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Clifton Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 25. Elphinstone Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Garden Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Chester Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Freestone Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. St Vincent Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Kings Mews
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1