BUSH STREET WEST, PO5 3RX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO5 3RX

BUSH STREET WEST, PO5 3RX, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 131 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.16 per 1,000 population. This PO5 3RX 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 3RX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO5 3RX, encompassing approximately 7635 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (55) incidents (-15.38% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (44.44% increase)

PO5 3RX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Elm Grove with total crimes: 10
  • Park Street with total crimes: 10
  • Belmont Place with total crimes: 9

BUSH STREET WEST, PO5 3RX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5517.16-15.38%
Shoplifting157.20200.00%
Anti-social behaviour131.9644.44%
Public order121.709.09%
Criminal damage and arson111.57-31.25%
Other theft81.440.00%
Burglary61.05100.00%
Drugs40.79-42.86%
Theft from the person30.5250.00%
Possession of weapons20.390.00%
Robbery20.26-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6518.7341.30%
Criminal damage and arson168.5145.45%
Public order112.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.44-10.00%
Other theft81.180.00%
Drugs71.0540.00%
Robbery60.920.00%
Vehicle crime60.79200.00%
Shoplifting50.790.00%
Bicycle theft30.65200.00%
Burglary30.39-57.14%
Possession of weapons20.39-33.33%
Theft from the person20.26100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4614.41-23.33%
Public order116.02120.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.4422.22%
Anti-social behaviour101.44-16.67%
Other theft81.3160.00%
Burglary71.0575.00%
Shoplifting50.92-50.00%
Drugs50.65-28.57%
Possession of weapons30.65-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.39-33.33%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6016.3750.00%
Anti-social behaviour127.8650.00%
Shoplifting101.57150.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.3112.50%
Drugs71.18133.33%
Other theft50.9225.00%
Public order50.65-28.57%
Possession of weapons40.6533.33%
Burglary40.5233.33%
Other crime40.52300.00%
Vehicle crime30.52-25.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Robbery10.130.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4011.39-13.04%
Criminal damage and arson85.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.05-11.11%
Public order71.05-12.50%
Vehicle crime40.9233.33%
Shoplifting40.52-42.86%
Other theft40.52-69.23%
Possession of weapons30.52200.00%
Drugs30.3950.00%
Burglary30.390.00%
Theft from the person10.39-50.00%
Other crime10.130.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4613.1070.37%
Other theft136.0285.71%
Anti-social behaviour91.70-10.00%
Public order81.1833.33%
Criminal damage and arson81.0533.33%
Shoplifting71.0540.00%
Vehicle crime30.92-25.00%
Drugs20.39-60.00%
Theft from the person20.260.00%
Other crime10.26-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences279.95-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.5442.86%
Other theft71.3116.67%
Criminal damage and arson60.92-40.00%
Public order60.79100.00%
Drugs50.79150.00%
Shoplifting50.65400.00%
Vehicle crime40.65-50.00%
Burglary20.52-60.00%
Other crime20.26100.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Robbery10.130.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4511.79-19.64%
Criminal damage and arson105.8911.11%
Vehicle crime81.3160.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.0540.00%
Other theft60.92200.00%
Burglary50.79-16.67%
Public order30.65-62.50%
Drugs20.39-71.43%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.13-50.00%
Other crime10.130.00%
Shoplifting10.13-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5613.8814.29%
Criminal damage and arson97.3312.50%
Public order81.1814.29%
Drugs71.0540.00%
Burglary60.92200.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.7925.00%
Vehicle crime50.65-44.44%
Shoplifting30.65-70.00%
Theft from the person20.390.00%
Other theft20.26-75.00%
Possession of weapons20.26-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4913.754.26%
Shoplifting106.42-50.00%
Vehicle crime91.31-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson81.1814.29%
Other theft81.0533.33%
Public order71.05-50.00%
Drugs50.92-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour40.65-60.00%
Possession of weapons30.520.00%
Burglary20.390.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4716.899.30%
Shoplifting206.16100.00%
Public order142.6255.56%
Vehicle crime141.8316.67%
Anti-social behaviour101.8311.11%
Criminal damage and arson71.31-46.15%
Drugs60.92100.00%
Other theft60.790.00%
Burglary20.79-60.00%
Robbery10.26-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%
Theft from the person10.13-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4315.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson135.630.00%
Vehicle crime121.700.00%
Shoplifting101.570.00%
Public order91.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.180.00%
Other theft61.180.00%
Burglary50.790.00%
Drugs30.650.00%
Theft from the person20.390.00%
Robbery20.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20243
June 20247
May 20244
April 20243
February 20242
January 20245
December 20236
November 20232
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 579 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 48.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202455
July 202465
June 202446
May 202460
April 202440
March 202446
February 202427
January 202445
December 202356
November 202349
October 202347
September 202343

A total of 106 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 20249
June 202410
May 202412
April 20248
March 20249
February 202410
January 20247
December 20235
November 20234
October 202310
September 20239

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
December 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 95 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202415
July 20245
June 20245
May 202410
April 20244
March 20247
February 20245
January 20241
December 20233
November 202310
October 202320
September 202310

A total of 101 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 202411
June 202411
May 20245
April 20247
March 20248
February 20246
January 20243
December 20238
November 20237
October 202314
September 20239

A total of 56 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20247
June 20245
May 20247
April 20243
March 20242
February 20245
January 20242
December 20237
November 20235
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 116 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 202416
June 202411
May 20249
April 20248
March 20248
February 20246
January 202410
December 20239
November 20238
October 20237
September 202313

A total of 81 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20248
June 20248
May 20245
April 20244
March 202413
February 20247
January 20246
December 20232
November 20238
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 23 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20246
May 20241
February 20241
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 70 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 20244
January 20248
December 20235
November 20239
October 202314
September 202312

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Elm Grove
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Park Street
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
  • 3. Belmont Place
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Elm Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Milverton Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Ockendon Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 9. Eldon Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Meadow Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Astley Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 12. Radnor Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Dunsmore Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Western Parade
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
  • 16. Earlsdon Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Ashburton Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Diamond Street
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 19. Dartmouth Mews
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. King'S Terrace
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Bedford Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Grosvenor Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Brougham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. St James'S Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 25. Sackville Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 26. Brunswick Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Green Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Gloucester Terrace
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Grove Road North
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Mosaic Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1