KING STREET, PO5 4EA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO5 4EA

KING STREET, PO5 4EA, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 247 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 31.56 per 1,000 population. This PO5 4EA 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 4EA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO5 4EA, encompassing approximately 7825 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (104) incidents (-1.89% decrease)
  • Public order: (31) incidents (82.35% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (24) incidents (-7.69% decrease)

PO5 4EA 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: 19
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 17

KING STREET, PO5 4EA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 104 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10431.56-1.89%
Public order3113.2982.35%
Shoplifting243.96-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour183.07-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson142.30-30.00%
Other theft131.7962.50%
Vehicle crime101.66900.00%
Bicycle theft81.2814.29%
Possession of weapons71.0216.67%
Drugs70.89-12.50%
Other crime30.89200.00%
Robbery30.380.00%
Burglary30.38-57.14%
Theft from the person20.38-33.33%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 106 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10629.778.16%
Shoplifting2613.55136.36%
Anti-social behaviour203.32-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson202.56-9.09%
Public order172.56-15.00%
Other theft82.17-42.86%
Drugs81.02-42.86%
Bicycle theft71.0275.00%
Burglary70.890.00%
Possession of weapons60.8920.00%
Theft from the person30.77-25.00%
Robbery30.38-50.00%
Other crime10.38-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.13-85.71%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 98 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9830.4120.99%
Anti-social behaviour2412.529.09%
Criminal damage and arson223.0769.23%
Public order202.81-4.76%
Drugs142.5627.27%
Other theft141.7927.27%
Shoplifting111.79-21.43%
Burglary71.4116.67%
Vehicle crime70.89250.00%
Robbery60.890.00%
Possession of weapons50.77-28.57%
Theft from the person40.64100.00%
Bicycle theft40.51100.00%
Other crime20.51100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8124.66-17.35%
Anti-social behaviour2210.3546.67%
Public order212.8161.54%
Shoplifting142.68-6.67%
Criminal damage and arson131.7930.00%
Drugs111.66-31.25%
Other theft111.41-8.33%
Possession of weapons71.41-22.22%
Burglary60.89200.00%
Bicycle theft20.770.00%
Theft from the person20.260.00%
Vehicle crime20.26-50.00%
Other crime10.26-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 98 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9825.6922.50%
Drugs1612.52166.67%
Anti-social behaviour152.04-6.25%
Shoplifting151.920.00%
Public order131.928.33%
Other theft121.6671.43%
Criminal damage and arson101.53-16.67%
Possession of weapons91.2828.57%
Other crime41.15100.00%
Vehicle crime40.51100.00%
Bicycle theft20.510.00%
Burglary20.26-33.33%
Robbery10.260.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8020.968.11%
Anti-social behaviour1610.226.67%
Shoplifting152.04-34.78%
Public order121.92-29.41%
Criminal damage and arson121.530.00%
Possession of weapons71.530.00%
Other theft70.89-66.67%
Drugs60.89-33.33%
Burglary30.77200.00%
Vehicle crime20.38-33.33%
Other crime20.26-33.33%
Theft from the person20.260.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7424.544.23%
Shoplifting239.4676.92%
Other theft212.94110.00%
Public order172.6821.43%
Anti-social behaviour152.1715.38%
Criminal damage and arson121.9250.00%
Drugs91.53-30.77%
Possession of weapons71.1516.67%
Bicycle theft40.890.00%
Other crime30.5150.00%
Vehicle crime30.38-25.00%
Theft from the person20.38100.00%
Robbery10.26-50.00%
Burglary10.13-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7120.45-21.98%
Public order149.077.69%
Drugs131.7930.00%
Anti-social behaviour131.6618.18%
Shoplifting131.66116.67%
Other theft101.66-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson81.28-42.86%
Possession of weapons61.02200.00%
Vehicle crime40.77-69.23%
Burglary30.51-50.00%
Robbery20.380.00%
Other crime20.26100.00%
Theft from the person10.26-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9123.90-7.14%
Criminal damage and arson1411.637.69%
Public order131.79-18.75%
Vehicle crime131.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour111.660.00%
Other theft111.41-8.33%
Drugs101.4125.00%
Burglary61.2850.00%
Shoplifting60.770.00%
Bicycle theft50.77400.00%
Theft from the person20.64-60.00%
Robbery20.26100.00%
Possession of weapons20.26-60.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 98 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9824.6622.50%
Public order1612.5214.29%
Criminal damage and arson132.0418.18%
Vehicle crime131.66-23.53%
Other theft121.6650.00%
Anti-social behaviour111.53-31.25%
Drugs81.4114.29%
Shoplifting61.02-73.91%
Possession of weapons50.77-28.57%
Theft from the person50.6425.00%
Burglary40.64-42.86%
Bicycle theft10.51-50.00%
Robbery10.13-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8025.56-11.11%
Shoplifting2310.22-17.86%
Vehicle crime172.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour162.17-11.11%
Public order142.04-48.15%
Criminal damage and arson111.7910.00%
Other theft81.41-52.94%
Possession of weapons71.02133.33%
Drugs70.89-41.67%
Burglary70.8975.00%
Theft from the person40.89100.00%
Bicycle theft20.510.00%
Other crime20.260.00%
Robbery20.26-33.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9029.770.00%
Shoplifting2811.500.00%
Public order273.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour183.450.00%
Other theft172.300.00%
Vehicle crime172.170.00%
Drugs122.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.530.00%
Burglary41.280.00%
Possession of weapons30.510.00%
Robbery30.380.00%
Bicycle theft20.380.00%
Theft from the person20.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 159 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202420
July 202422
June 202413
May 202410
April 202412
March 202412
February 20248
January 202414
December 202313
November 202311
October 202310

A total of 215 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202417
July 202420
June 202421
May 202413
April 202412
March 202417
February 202414
January 202413
December 202316
November 202314
October 202327

A total of 1071 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 89.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 106 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024104
August 2024106
July 202498
June 202481
May 202498
April 202480
March 202474
February 202471
January 202491
December 202398
November 202380
October 202390

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 71 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20245
June 20247
May 20249
April 20247
March 20247
February 20246
January 20242
December 20235
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 199 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202420
July 202424
June 202422
May 202415
April 202416
March 202415
February 202413
January 202411
December 202311
November 202316
October 202318

A total of 204 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202426
July 202411
June 202414
May 202415
April 202415
March 202423
February 202413
January 20246
December 20236
November 202323
October 202328

A total of 121 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 202414
June 202411
May 202416
April 20246
March 20249
February 202413
January 202410
December 20238
November 20237
October 202312

A total of 37 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
March 20244
January 20245
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 144 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20248
July 202414
June 202411
May 202412
April 20247
March 202421
February 202410
January 202411
December 202312
November 20238
October 202317

A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 93 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20241
July 20247
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20244
January 202413
December 202313
November 202317
October 202317

A total of 53 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20247
June 20246
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20246
December 20234
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 29 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total23
    Violence and sexual offences17
    Public order4
    Drugs2
  • 2. Guildhall Walk
    Total19
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total17
    Shoplifting14
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. St Michael'S Road
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Ockendon Close
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Henrietta Place
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 8. Petrol Station
    Total8
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Elm Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Wellington Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Worcester Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order2
  • 12. Milverton Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. The Mary Rose Street
    Total6
    Possession of weapons2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Radnor Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs1
  • 15. Belmont Place
    Total6
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Dunsmore Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 17. Meadow Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Plymouth Street
    Total4
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. St James'S Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Elm Grove
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. White Swan Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Alec Rose Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Warwick Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 24. Eldon Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Mosaic Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Yarborough Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. St Pauls Square
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 28. Cambridge Road
    Total3
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft1
  • 29. St Vincent Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 30. Winston Churchill Avenue
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1