WATERLOO STREET, PO5 4HS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO5 4HS

WATERLOO STREET, PO5 4HS, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 280 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 28.50 per 1,000 population. This PO5 4HS 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 4HS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO5 4HS, encompassing approximately 9826 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (116) incidents (1.75% increase)
  • Public order: (37) incidents (60.87% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (-10.71% decrease)

PO5 4HS 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
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 17

WATERLOO STREET, PO5 4HS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 116 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11628.501.75%
Public order3711.8160.87%
Anti-social behaviour253.77-10.71%
Shoplifting212.54-19.23%
Criminal damage and arson152.14-21.05%
Other theft141.5375.00%
Vehicle crime121.42300.00%
Possession of weapons111.2237.50%
Drugs81.12-27.27%
Burglary60.810.00%
Robbery50.6125.00%
Bicycle theft40.510.00%
Theft from the person30.410.00%
Other crime30.31200.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 114 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11426.262.70%
Anti-social behaviour2811.60-37.78%
Shoplifting262.85100.00%
Public order232.65-14.81%
Criminal damage and arson192.34-17.39%
Drugs111.93-31.25%
Other theft81.12-42.86%
Possession of weapons80.8160.00%
Burglary60.81-14.29%
Bicycle theft40.61100.00%
Robbery40.41-33.33%
Vehicle crime30.41-66.67%
Theft from the person30.31-40.00%
Other crime10.31-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 111 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11129.2119.35%
Anti-social behaviour4511.3060.71%
Public order274.5817.39%
Criminal damage and arson232.7543.75%
Drugs162.3423.08%
Other theft141.6355.56%
Shoplifting131.42-13.33%
Vehicle crime91.3280.00%
Burglary70.9275.00%
Robbery60.710.00%
Theft from the person50.61400.00%
Possession of weapons50.51-37.50%
Other crime40.51100.00%
Bicycle theft20.41-33.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 93 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9322.39-17.70%
Anti-social behaviour289.4675.00%
Public order232.8564.29%
Criminal damage and arson162.3423.08%
Shoplifting151.637.14%
Drugs131.53-40.91%
Other theft91.32-40.00%
Possession of weapons80.92-20.00%
Vehicle crime50.810.00%
Burglary40.510.00%
Bicycle theft30.4150.00%
Other crime20.31-50.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 113 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11323.7110.78%
Drugs2211.50144.44%
Anti-social behaviour162.240.00%
Other theft151.6350.00%
Shoplifting141.53-17.65%
Public order141.42-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson131.42-23.53%
Possession of weapons101.3211.11%
Vehicle crime51.0225.00%
Other crime40.5133.33%
Burglary40.41-20.00%
Bicycle theft20.410.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 102 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10221.8817.24%
Public order2010.385.26%
Shoplifting172.04-43.33%
Criminal damage and arson171.73-10.53%
Anti-social behaviour161.73-11.11%
Other theft101.63-50.00%
Drugs91.02-30.77%
Possession of weapons90.9228.57%
Burglary50.92150.00%
Vehicle crime40.510.00%
Other crime30.410.00%
Theft from the person20.31-33.33%
Robbery10.200.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8723.41-10.31%
Shoplifting308.8587.50%
Other theft203.0581.82%
Public order192.04-5.00%
Criminal damage and arson191.9335.71%
Anti-social behaviour181.930.00%
Drugs131.83-13.33%
Possession of weapons71.320.00%
Vehicle crime40.71-20.00%
Bicycle theft40.410.00%
Theft from the person30.41200.00%
Other crime30.31200.00%
Burglary20.31-50.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 97 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9721.370.00%
Public order209.8742.86%
Anti-social behaviour182.0428.57%
Shoplifting161.83166.67%
Drugs151.6315.38%
Criminal damage and arson141.53-12.50%
Other theft111.42-31.25%
Possession of weapons71.12250.00%
Vehicle crime50.71-58.33%
Burglary40.51-55.56%
Robbery10.41-80.00%
Other crime10.10-50.00%
Theft from the person10.10-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 97 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9721.473.19%
Other theft169.8733.33%
Criminal damage and arson161.63-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour141.63-17.65%
Public order141.42-33.33%
Drugs131.4244.44%
Vehicle crime121.32-33.33%
Burglary91.2250.00%
Shoplifting60.92-14.29%
Robbery50.6166.67%
Theft from the person30.51-40.00%
Other crime20.310.00%
Bicycle theft20.200.00%
Possession of weapons20.20-71.43%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 94 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9421.98-1.05%
Public order219.5731.25%
Vehicle crime182.14-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour171.83-22.73%
Criminal damage and arson171.7370.00%
Other theft121.7333.33%
Drugs91.220.00%
Possession of weapons70.92-12.50%
Shoplifting70.71-70.83%
Burglary60.7120.00%
Theft from the person50.6125.00%
Robbery30.5150.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 95 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9523.41-3.06%
Shoplifting249.674.35%
Vehicle crime242.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour222.440.00%
Public order162.24-30.43%
Criminal damage and arson101.63-50.00%
Drugs91.02-25.00%
Other theft90.92-50.00%
Possession of weapons80.92166.67%
Burglary50.810.00%
Theft from the person40.51100.00%
Robbery20.41-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.20-80.00%
Other crime10.100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 98 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9826.46-5.77%
Vehicle crime249.97140.00%
Public order232.444.55%
Shoplifting232.3476.92%
Anti-social behaviour222.344.76%
Criminal damage and arson202.245.26%
Other theft182.0450.00%
Drugs121.83-14.29%
Robbery51.22150.00%
Bicycle theft50.51150.00%
Burglary50.51150.00%
Possession of weapons30.51-40.00%
Theft from the person20.31-60.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 104 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10423.710.00%
Public order2210.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour212.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson192.140.00%
Drugs141.930.00%
Shoplifting131.420.00%
Other theft121.320.00%
Vehicle crime101.220.00%
Theft from the person51.020.00%
Possession of weapons50.510.00%
Other crime20.510.00%
Bicycle theft20.200.00%
Robbery20.200.00%
Burglary20.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 290 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.31 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202428
July 202445
June 202428
May 202416
April 202416
March 202418
February 202418
January 202414
December 202317
November 202322
October 202322
September 202321

A total of 279 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.46 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202423
July 202427
June 202423
May 202414
April 202420
March 202419
February 202420
January 202414
December 202321
November 202316
October 202323
September 202322

A total of 225 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.31 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202426
July 202413
June 202415
May 202414
April 202417
March 202430
February 202416
January 20246
December 20237
November 202324
October 202323
September 202313

A total of 1321 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 101.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 116 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024116
August 2024114
July 2024111
June 202493
May 2024113
April 2024102
March 202487
February 202497
January 202497
December 202394
November 202395
October 202398
September 2023104

A total of 29 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
March 20244
January 20242
November 20231
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 65 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20247
June 20244
May 20244
April 20245
March 20242
February 20244
January 20249
December 20236
November 20235
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 218 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.77 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202419
July 202423
June 202416
May 202413
April 202417
March 202419
February 202414
January 202416
December 202317
November 202310
October 202320
September 202319

A total of 90 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20248
July 20245
June 20248
May 202410
April 20249
March 20247
February 20247
January 20242
December 20237
November 20238
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 37 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20245
June 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20235
November 20234
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 168 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20248
July 202414
June 20249
May 202415
April 202410
March 202420
February 202411
January 202416
December 202312
November 20239
October 202318
September 202312

A total of 135 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20243
July 20249
June 20245
May 20245
April 20244
March 20244
February 20245
January 202412
December 202318
November 202324
October 202324
September 202310

A total of 36 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20246
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20245
December 20233
November 20232
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 164 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202411
July 202416
June 202413
May 202422
April 20249
March 202413
February 202415
January 202413
December 20239
November 20239
October 202312
September 202314

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PO5 4HS 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. Parking Area
    Total17
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting2
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total17
    Shoplifting14
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Quinton Close
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Public order1
  • 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. Dugald Drummond Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Tyseley Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Petrol Station
    Total8
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Wellington Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
  • 12. Worcester Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order2
  • 13. Milverton Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. The Mary Rose Street
    Total6
    Possession of weapons2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Radnor Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs1
  • 16. Belmont Place
    Total6
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Somerville Court
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 18. Isambard Brunel Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 19. Dunsmore Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 20. River'S Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Cross Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
  • 22. Plymouth Street
    Total4
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. St James'S Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Elm Grove
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. White Swan Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Somers Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
  • 27. Lower Forbury Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Alec Rose Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Warwick Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 30. Eldon Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1