ST PAULS ROAD, PO5 4EW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO5 4EW

ST PAULS ROAD, PO5 4EW, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 146 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 26.05 per 1,000 population. This PO5 4EW 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 4EW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO5 4EW, encompassing approximately 5604 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (72) incidents (38.46% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (15) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (12) incidents (33.33% increase)

PO5 4EW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 19
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 11
  • Ockendon Close with total crimes: 10

ST PAULS ROAD, PO5 4EW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7226.0538.46%
Criminal damage and arson1512.8566.67%
Other theft122.6833.33%
Public order112.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.96-22.22%
Drugs61.2520.00%
Shoplifting61.0750.00%
Vehicle crime51.07150.00%
Theft from the person30.89200.00%
Bicycle theft30.54200.00%
Robbery20.540.00%
Possession of weapons20.36-50.00%
Burglary20.36-71.43%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5220.34-11.86%
Public order119.2857.14%
Other theft91.9680.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.6150.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.6128.57%
Burglary71.610.00%
Drugs51.25-16.67%
Possession of weapons40.89-20.00%
Shoplifting40.71-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.710.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5920.1631.11%
Shoplifting1210.53140.00%
Public order72.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.25-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour61.25-14.29%
Drugs61.07200.00%
Possession of weapons51.07150.00%
Other theft50.890.00%
Other crime30.89200.00%
Vehicle crime20.54-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4515.887.14%
Criminal damage and arson88.0314.29%
Anti-social behaviour71.430.00%
Public order71.25-12.50%
Shoplifting51.25-16.67%
Other theft50.89-64.29%
Vehicle crime30.89-25.00%
Burglary30.540.00%
Possession of weapons20.54-50.00%
Drugs20.36100.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4216.9550.00%
Other theft147.49133.33%
Public order82.50-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.4316.67%
Criminal damage and arson71.2575.00%
Shoplifting61.2550.00%
Vehicle crime41.070.00%
Possession of weapons40.71300.00%
Bicycle theft10.710.00%
Other crime10.18-50.00%
Drugs10.18-80.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2812.85-44.00%
Public order105.00100.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.780.00%
Other theft61.07100.00%
Drugs51.07150.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.89-55.56%
Vehicle crime40.71-20.00%
Shoplifting40.71100.00%
Other crime20.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.36-50.00%
Robbery10.180.00%
Burglary10.18-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5016.42-24.24%
Criminal damage and arson98.9228.57%
Anti-social behaviour61.6120.00%
Public order51.07-58.33%
Vehicle crime50.89-44.44%
Bicycle theft40.89300.00%
Burglary30.7150.00%
Other theft30.54-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.540.00%
Drugs20.36-33.33%
Shoplifting20.36-60.00%
Theft from the person10.36-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6621.4137.50%
Public order1211.7871.43%
Vehicle crime92.14-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.610.00%
Other theft51.25-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour50.89-37.50%
Shoplifting50.89-16.67%
Theft from the person40.89300.00%
Drugs30.71-25.00%
Burglary20.54-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Robbery10.180.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4820.70-12.73%
Vehicle crime158.5650.00%
Other theft92.68-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.610.00%
Public order71.43-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson71.2540.00%
Shoplifting61.25-68.42%
Possession of weapons41.07300.00%
Drugs40.7133.33%
Burglary40.7133.33%
Bicycle theft10.71-50.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Robbery10.18-50.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5523.3719.57%
Shoplifting199.8190.00%
Public order123.39-7.69%
Vehicle crime102.1425.00%
Other theft101.78100.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.43-64.29%
Burglary30.890.00%
Drugs30.5450.00%
Bicycle theft20.54100.00%
Robbery20.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4620.1615.00%
Criminal damage and arson148.21180.00%
Public order132.50333.33%
Shoplifting102.3225.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.78100.00%
Vehicle crime81.43-33.33%
Other theft51.4366.67%
Burglary30.89-25.00%
Robbery20.540.00%
Drugs20.36-33.33%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.18-66.67%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4016.24-18.37%
Vehicle crime127.149.09%
Shoplifting82.14-78.38%
Criminal damage and arson51.43-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour40.89-55.56%
Burglary40.7133.33%
Drugs30.710.00%
Public order30.54-72.73%
Possession of weapons30.540.00%
Other theft30.540.00%
Bicycle theft30.54200.00%
Robbery20.54100.00%
Other crime10.36-50.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4924.980.00%
Shoplifting378.740.00%
Vehicle crime116.600.00%
Public order111.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.610.00%
Possession of weapons31.070.00%
Burglary30.540.00%
Drugs30.540.00%
Other theft30.540.00%
Other crime20.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Robbery10.180.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 103 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202415
June 20249
May 20247
April 20248
March 20247
February 20244
January 20249
December 20237
November 20237
October 20235
September 202314
August 20235
July 20236

A total of 652 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 50.15 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202472
June 202452
May 202459
April 202445
March 202442
February 202428
January 202450
December 202366
November 202348
October 202355
September 202346
August 202340
July 202349

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 117 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 202411
May 20247
April 20247
March 20248
February 202410
January 20245
December 202312
November 20237
October 202312
September 202313
August 20233
July 202311

A total of 90 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20249
May 20246
April 20247
March 20247
February 20246
January 20246
December 20235
November 20238
October 20238
September 20238
August 20234
July 20239

A total of 31 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 20245
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
November 20234
October 20231
August 20233
July 20233

A total of 45 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20245
May 20246
April 20242
March 20241
February 20245
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233
September 20232
August 20233
July 20233

A total of 89 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.85 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202412
June 20249
May 20245
April 20245
March 202414
February 20246
January 20243
December 20235
November 20239
October 202310
September 20235
August 20233
July 20233

A total of 90 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
February 20244
January 20245
December 20239
November 202315
October 202310
September 20238
August 202312
July 202311

A total of 124 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.54 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20244
May 202412
April 20245
March 20246
February 20244
January 20242
December 20235
November 20236
October 202319
September 202310
August 20238
July 202337

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20247
April 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233
September 20233
August 20234
July 20233

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
November 20231
August 20231
July 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total19
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Ockendon Close
    Total10
    Public order4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 4. St Michael'S Road
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. Meadow Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Other theft1
  • 6. Yorke Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 8. Radnor Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 9. Dunsmore Close
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Eldon Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Nobbs Lane
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Park Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 13. Meriden Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 14. Brougham Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Elm Street
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. King Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Sackville Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Hyde Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Gloucester Terrace
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Yarborough Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 21. Diamond Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Castle Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Southsea Terrace
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Halfpenny Lane
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. King'S Terrace
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. St Pauls Square
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 27. Colpoy Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Cambridge Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 29. St Vincent Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. King Richard 1 Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1