PO5 4FH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO5 4FH

PO5 4FH, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 175 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.59 per 1,000 population. This PO5 4FH 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 4FH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO5 4FH, encompassing approximately 8934 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (77) incidents (13.24% increase)
  • Public order: (22) incidents (144.44% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (-30.43% decrease)

PO5 4FH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Quinton Close with total crimes: 13
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10
  • Henrietta Place with total crimes: 9

PO5 4FH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7719.5913.24%
Public order228.62144.44%
Anti-social behaviour162.46-30.43%
Vehicle crime101.79150.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.12-30.77%
Other theft91.01125.00%
Burglary61.0150.00%
Drugs60.6750.00%
Possession of weapons50.670.00%
Other crime40.56100.00%
Robbery40.450.00%
Bicycle theft30.45200.00%
Shoplifting30.340.00%
Theft from the person10.34-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6816.45-4.23%
Anti-social behaviour237.61-28.12%
Criminal damage and arson132.578.33%
Public order91.46-50.00%
Possession of weapons51.01150.00%
Burglary40.56-55.56%
Robbery40.45100.00%
Other theft40.45-60.00%
Drugs40.45-33.33%
Vehicle crime40.45-55.56%
Shoplifting30.45-25.00%
Theft from the person30.340.00%
Other crime20.34-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.22-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7120.6018.33%
Anti-social behaviour327.9545.45%
Public order183.5863.64%
Criminal damage and arson122.010.00%
Other theft101.34100.00%
Vehicle crime91.1280.00%
Burglary91.01350.00%
Drugs61.01-45.45%
Other crime40.67100.00%
Shoplifting40.4533.33%
Theft from the person30.450.00%
Bicycle theft20.340.00%
Robbery20.22-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.22-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6016.45-15.49%
Anti-social behaviour226.7237.50%
Criminal damage and arson122.46-7.69%
Public order111.34-21.43%
Drugs111.23-35.29%
Possession of weapons61.230.00%
Other theft50.67-54.55%
Vehicle crime50.5625.00%
Robbery30.560.00%
Shoplifting30.3450.00%
Theft from the person30.34200.00%
Burglary20.34-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.220.00%
Other crime20.22-60.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7118.2433.96%
Drugs177.9570.00%
Anti-social behaviour161.9014.29%
Public order141.797.69%
Criminal damage and arson131.57-18.75%
Other theft111.46120.00%
Possession of weapons61.2320.00%
Other crime50.6766.67%
Vehicle crime40.560.00%
Burglary30.4550.00%
Shoplifting20.34100.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5314.101.92%
Criminal damage and arson165.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour141.7927.27%
Public order131.5744.44%
Drugs101.4625.00%
Other theft51.12-58.33%
Possession of weapons50.56400.00%
Vehicle crime40.5633.33%
Other crime30.450.00%
Burglary20.34100.00%
Shoplifting10.22-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5214.22-11.86%
Criminal damage and arson165.8260.00%
Other theft121.79-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour111.34-21.43%
Public order91.23-30.77%
Drugs81.010.00%
Shoplifting40.90300.00%
Bicycle theft30.450.00%
Other crime30.34200.00%
Vehicle crime30.34-57.14%
Theft from the person30.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Burglary10.11-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.11-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5914.77-11.94%
Anti-social behaviour146.60133.33%
Other theft131.5730.00%
Public order131.468.33%
Criminal damage and arson101.4611.11%
Drugs81.12-11.11%
Vehicle crime70.90-41.67%
Possession of weapons30.78200.00%
Burglary20.34-75.00%
Shoplifting10.22-50.00%
Robbery10.11-87.50%
Other crime10.11-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6716.5739.58%
Vehicle crime127.50-7.69%
Public order121.349.09%
Other theft101.34-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson91.12-25.00%
Drugs91.0180.00%
Burglary81.01100.00%
Robbery80.90300.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.90-50.00%
Shoplifting20.670.00%
Other crime20.220.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.11-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.11-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4814.22-27.27%
Vehicle crime135.37-13.33%
Criminal damage and arson121.4633.33%
Other theft121.3471.43%
Anti-social behaviour121.34-7.69%
Public order111.3457.14%
Drugs51.23-16.67%
Possession of weapons50.5666.67%
Burglary40.56-33.33%
Robbery20.450.00%
Bicycle theft20.22100.00%
Theft from the person10.22-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6615.7826.92%
Vehicle crime157.39-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour131.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.46-10.00%
Other theft71.01-22.22%
Public order70.7816.67%
Burglary60.78200.00%
Drugs60.67-40.00%
Possession of weapons30.67200.00%
Shoplifting30.340.00%
Robbery20.34-50.00%
Theft from the person20.22100.00%
Bicycle theft10.22-50.00%
Other crime10.110.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5214.890.00%
Vehicle crime205.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour132.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.460.00%
Drugs101.120.00%
Other theft91.120.00%
Public order61.010.00%
Robbery40.670.00%
Shoplifting30.450.00%
Bicycle theft20.340.00%
Burglary20.220.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 49 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20249
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20248
December 20234
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 141 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202413
July 202412
June 202412
May 202413
April 202416
March 202416
February 202410
January 20249
December 202312
November 20239
October 202310

A total of 106 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
July 20249
June 20245
May 20244
April 20244
March 20243
February 20247
January 202412
December 202313
November 202315
October 202320

A total of 744 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 62.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 77 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202477
August 202468
July 202471
June 202460
May 202471
April 202453
March 202452
February 202459
January 202467
December 202348
November 202366
October 202352

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 107 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
July 202410
June 20245
May 202411
April 20245
March 202412
February 202413
January 202410
December 202312
November 20237
October 20239

A total of 145 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 20249
July 202418
June 202411
May 202414
April 202413
March 20249
February 202413
January 202412
December 202311
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 43 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20242
June 20246
May 20246
April 20245
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20235
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 100 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20246
June 202411
May 202417
April 202410
March 20248
February 20248
January 20249
December 20235
November 20236
October 202310

A total of 192 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202423
July 202432
June 202422
May 202416
April 202414
March 202411
February 202414
January 20246
December 202312
November 202313
October 202313

A total of 31 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20242
June 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20248
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 19 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Quinton Close
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Public order1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Henrietta Place
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Tyseley Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Cumberland Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Wellington Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Worcester Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order2
  • 8. Milverton Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Radnor Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs1
  • 10. Somerville Court
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 11. Isambard Brunel Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 12. Dunsmore Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 13. Vivash Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Somers Road North
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. River'S Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Cross Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
  • 17. Plymouth Street
    Total4
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Victoria Road North
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Eton Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Glidden Close
    Total3
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Somers Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
  • 22. Lower Forbury Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Warwick Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 24. Mosaic Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Margate Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 26. Northumberland Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 27. Railway View
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Cottage View
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Berkshire Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 30. Maxstoke Close
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1