BRUNSWICK STREET, PO5 4BY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO5 4BY

BRUNSWICK STREET, PO5 4BY, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 241 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 30.06 per 1,000 population. This PO5 4BY 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 4BY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO5 4BY, encompassing approximately 8016 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PO5 4BY area, explore the PO5 4BY Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (110) incidents (4.76% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (26) incidents (136.36% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

PO5 4BY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 23
  • Guildhall Walk with total crimes: 20
  • St Michael'S Road with total crimes: 13

BRUNSWICK STREET, PO5 4BY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 110 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11030.064.76%
Shoplifting2613.72136.36%
Anti-social behaviour203.24-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson202.49-9.09%
Public order182.49-21.74%
Possession of weapons82.2560.00%
Other theft81.00-50.00%
Drugs81.00-50.00%
Bicycle theft71.0075.00%
Burglary70.870.00%
Theft from the person30.87-25.00%
Robbery30.37-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.37-66.67%
Other crime10.25-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 105 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10531.4325.00%
Anti-social behaviour2513.1013.64%
Public order233.124.55%
Criminal damage and arson222.8746.67%
Drugs162.7414.29%
Other theft162.0045.45%
Shoplifting112.00-21.43%
Burglary71.3716.67%
Robbery60.870.00%
Vehicle crime60.75200.00%
Possession of weapons50.75-28.57%
Theft from the person40.62100.00%
Bicycle theft40.50100.00%
Other crime20.50100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8425.20-19.23%
Anti-social behaviour2210.4829.41%
Public order222.7437.50%
Criminal damage and arson152.7450.00%
Drugs141.87-26.32%
Shoplifting141.75-6.67%
Other theft111.75-21.43%
Possession of weapons71.37-30.00%
Burglary60.8750.00%
Bicycle theft20.750.00%
Theft from the person20.250.00%
Vehicle crime20.25-60.00%
Other crime10.25-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 104 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10427.5718.18%
Drugs1912.97216.67%
Anti-social behaviour172.376.25%
Public order162.1214.29%
Shoplifting152.000.00%
Other theft141.8775.00%
Possession of weapons101.7525.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.25-16.67%
Vehicle crime51.2566.67%
Burglary40.6233.33%
Other crime40.50100.00%
Bicycle theft20.500.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8822.0811.39%
Anti-social behaviour1610.980.00%
Shoplifting152.00-34.78%
Public order141.87-26.32%
Criminal damage and arson121.75-7.69%
Other theft81.50-57.89%
Possession of weapons81.0014.29%
Drugs61.00-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.750.00%
Burglary30.3750.00%
Other crime20.37-33.33%
Theft from the person20.25-33.33%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7925.45-8.14%
Shoplifting239.8576.92%
Public order192.8718.75%
Other theft192.3772.73%
Anti-social behaviour162.376.67%
Criminal damage and arson132.008.33%
Drugs121.62-14.29%
Possession of weapons71.500.00%
Bicycle theft40.870.00%
Theft from the person30.50200.00%
Other crime30.37200.00%
Vehicle crime30.37-25.00%
Burglary20.37-33.33%
Robbery10.25-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 86 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8623.08-12.24%
Public order1610.7323.08%
Anti-social behaviour152.0036.36%
Drugs141.8727.27%
Shoplifting131.75116.67%
Criminal damage and arson121.62-25.00%
Other theft111.50-8.33%
Possession of weapons71.37250.00%
Vehicle crime40.87-63.64%
Burglary30.50-50.00%
Robbery20.37-50.00%
Other crime10.25-50.00%
Theft from the person10.12-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 98 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9824.82-4.85%
Criminal damage and arson1612.2233.33%
Public order132.00-27.78%
Other theft121.62-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour111.50-15.38%
Drugs111.3710.00%
Vehicle crime111.37-8.33%
Burglary61.3720.00%
Shoplifting60.750.00%
Bicycle theft50.75400.00%
Robbery40.62300.00%
Other crime20.500.00%
Theft from the person20.25-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.25-60.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 103 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10325.4521.18%
Public order1812.855.88%
Anti-social behaviour132.25-31.58%
Other theft131.6244.44%
Criminal damage and arson121.620.00%
Vehicle crime121.50-42.86%
Drugs101.5025.00%
Shoplifting61.25-73.91%
Burglary50.75-28.57%
Possession of weapons50.62-28.57%
Theft from the person50.6225.00%
Bicycle theft10.62-50.00%
Robbery10.12-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8527.19-13.27%
Shoplifting2310.60-17.86%
Vehicle crime212.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour192.625.56%
Public order172.37-34.62%
Criminal damage and arson122.120.00%
Other theft91.50-47.06%
Drugs81.12-42.86%
Possession of weapons71.00133.33%
Burglary70.8740.00%
Theft from the person40.87100.00%
Bicycle theft20.500.00%
Other crime20.250.00%
Robbery20.25-33.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 98 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9831.064.26%
Shoplifting2812.22115.38%
Public order263.4913.04%
Vehicle crime213.2431.25%
Anti-social behaviour182.6238.46%
Other theft172.2570.00%
Drugs142.1227.27%
Criminal damage and arson121.75-33.33%
Burglary51.5025.00%
Possession of weapons30.62-25.00%
Robbery30.3750.00%
Bicycle theft20.370.00%
Theft from the person20.25-60.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 94 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9426.940.00%
Public order2311.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson182.870.00%
Vehicle crime162.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour132.000.00%
Shoplifting131.620.00%
Drugs111.620.00%
Other theft101.370.00%
Theft from the person51.250.00%
Possession of weapons40.620.00%
Burglary40.500.00%
Bicycle theft20.500.00%
Robbery20.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1134 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 94.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 110 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024110
July 2024105
June 202484
May 2024104
April 202488
March 202479
February 202486
January 202498
December 2023103
November 202385
October 202398
September 202394

A total of 73 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20245
June 20247
May 202410
April 20248
March 20247
February 20247
January 20242
December 20235
November 20237
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 205 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202420
July 202425
June 202422
May 202417
April 202416
March 202416
February 202415
January 202411
December 202313
November 202319
October 202318
September 202313

A total of 174 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202420
July 202422
June 202415
May 202410
April 202412
March 202413
February 202412
January 202416
December 202312
November 202312
October 202312
September 202318

A total of 148 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 202416
June 202411
May 202414
April 20248
March 202419
February 202411
January 202412
December 202313
November 20239
October 202317
September 202310

A total of 106 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20246
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 202411
December 202312
November 202321
October 202321
September 202316

A total of 143 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 202416
June 202414
May 202419
April 20246
March 202412
February 202414
January 202411
December 202310
November 20238
October 202314
September 202311

A total of 225 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202418
July 202423
June 202422
May 202416
April 202414
March 202419
February 202416
January 202413
December 202318
November 202317
October 202326
September 202323

A total of 31 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
March 20244
January 20245
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 59 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20247
June 20246
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20246
December 20235
November 20237
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 193 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202426
July 202411
June 202414
May 202415
April 202415
March 202423
February 202413
January 20246
December 20236
November 202323
October 202328
September 202313

A total of 33 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20246
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PO5 4BY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total23
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Drugs3
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Possession of weapons1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Guildhall Walk
    Total20
    Shoplifting8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. St Michael'S Road
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Drugs1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. Henrietta Place
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Elm Grove
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Park Street
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
  • 8. The Mary Rose Street
    Total9
    Possession of weapons3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 9. Belmont Place
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Elm Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Public order1
  • 12. Warwick Crescent
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other crime1
  • 13. Worcester Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 14. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Milverton Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Ockendon Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 17. Eldon Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Meadow Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Astley Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 20. St Vincent Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
  • 21. Plymouth Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Radnor Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Dunsmore Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Cambridge Road
    Total4
    Bicycle theft3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Isambard Brunel Road
    Total3
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Alec Rose Lane
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. River'S Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 28. Earlsdon Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 29. Winston Churchill Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Diamond Street
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1