GREETHAM STREET, PO5 4LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO5 4LJ

GREETHAM STREET, PO5 4LJ, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 258 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 54.46 per 1,000 population. This PO5 4LJ 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 4LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO5 4LJ, encompassing approximately 4737 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (89) incidents (23.61% increase)
  • Public order: (33) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (-40.82% decrease)

PO5 4LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 37
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 22
  • Quinton Close with total crimes: 13

GREETHAM STREET, PO5 4LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 89 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8954.4623.61%
Public order3318.7950.00%
Anti-social behaviour296.97-40.82%
Criminal damage and arson196.12-5.00%
Other theft154.0136.36%
Possession of weapons123.1750.00%
Bicycle theft112.5322.22%
Shoplifting112.32-38.89%
Burglary102.32100.00%
Vehicle crime92.1150.00%
Drugs71.9040.00%
Other crime71.4840.00%
Theft from the person31.4850.00%
Robbery30.63-40.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7250.03-32.71%
Anti-social behaviour4915.2028.95%
Public order2210.34-38.89%
Criminal damage and arson204.6417.65%
Shoplifting184.2250.00%
Other theft113.80-26.67%
Bicycle theft92.32350.00%
Possession of weapons81.9060.00%
Vehicle crime61.6920.00%
Burglary51.27-37.50%
Other crime51.06-28.57%
Drugs51.06-28.57%
Robbery51.0666.67%
Theft from the person21.06-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 107 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10756.1546.58%
Anti-social behaviour3822.5911.76%
Public order368.0228.57%
Criminal damage and arson177.6030.77%
Other theft153.5966.67%
Shoplifting123.17-29.41%
Burglary82.53100.00%
Other crime71.6916.67%
Drugs71.48-56.25%
Possession of weapons51.48-44.44%
Vehicle crime51.0625.00%
Theft from the person41.0633.33%
Robbery30.840.00%
Bicycle theft20.63-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7347.91-17.98%
Anti-social behaviour3415.419.68%
Public order287.18-12.50%
Shoplifting175.91240.00%
Drugs163.59-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson133.38-13.33%
Other theft92.74-40.00%
Possession of weapons91.90-10.00%
Bicycle theft81.90100.00%
Other crime61.69-14.29%
Burglary41.270.00%
Vehicle crime40.84-33.33%
Robbery30.84200.00%
Theft from the person30.63200.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 89 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8950.2436.92%
Public order3218.79-3.03%
Anti-social behaviour316.7519.23%
Drugs186.5412.50%
Other theft153.8015.38%
Criminal damage and arson153.17-21.05%
Possession of weapons103.1742.86%
Other crime72.11250.00%
Vehicle crime61.4850.00%
Shoplifting51.27-37.50%
Bicycle theft41.060.00%
Burglary40.84-33.33%
Robbery10.840.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6542.43-18.75%
Public order3313.72106.25%
Anti-social behaviour266.97-13.33%
Criminal damage and arson195.490.00%
Drugs164.0145.45%
Other theft133.380.00%
Shoplifting82.74-50.00%
Possession of weapons71.69133.33%
Burglary61.48500.00%
Vehicle crime41.27100.00%
Other crime20.84-60.00%
Theft from the person10.42-66.67%
Robbery10.21-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8044.54-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour3016.8950.00%
Criminal damage and arson196.3346.15%
Public order164.01-15.79%
Shoplifting163.3823.08%
Other theft133.38-18.75%
Drugs112.7437.50%
Bicycle theft92.32350.00%
Other crime51.90400.00%
Robbery31.06200.00%
Theft from the person30.63200.00%
Possession of weapons30.63-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.63-33.33%
Burglary10.42-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 96 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9642.433.23%
Anti-social behaviour2020.265.26%
Public order194.22-17.39%
Other theft164.01-5.88%
Shoplifting133.3818.18%
Criminal damage and arson132.740.00%
Drugs82.74-42.86%
Possession of weapons51.6966.67%
Vehicle crime31.06-66.67%
Burglary30.63-62.50%
Bicycle theft20.63100.00%
Theft from the person10.42-50.00%
Robbery10.21-80.00%
Other crime10.21-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 93 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9346.8616.25%
Public order2319.63-8.00%
Anti-social behaviour194.85-26.92%
Other theft174.01142.86%
Drugs143.59100.00%
Criminal damage and arson132.96-23.53%
Shoplifting112.7422.22%
Vehicle crime92.32-40.00%
Burglary81.90166.67%
Robbery51.69150.00%
Other crime41.060.00%
Possession of weapons30.84-40.00%
Theft from the person20.630.00%
Bicycle theft10.42-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8042.852.56%
Anti-social behaviour2616.89-29.73%
Public order255.4992.31%
Criminal damage and arson175.280.00%
Vehicle crime153.59-6.25%
Shoplifting93.1712.50%
Drugs71.90-22.22%
Other theft71.480.00%
Bicycle theft51.48150.00%
Possession of weapons51.060.00%
Burglary31.06-50.00%
Robbery20.63-33.33%
Theft from the person20.420.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7843.27-10.34%
Anti-social behaviour3716.4676.19%
Criminal damage and arson177.81-19.05%
Vehicle crime163.59-20.00%
Public order133.38-13.33%
Drugs92.74-30.77%
Shoplifting81.90-38.46%
Other theft71.69-70.83%
Burglary61.48200.00%
Possession of weapons51.2766.67%
Robbery31.06-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.63-75.00%
Other crime20.420.00%
Theft from the person20.42-60.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8750.66-7.45%
Other theft2418.3684.62%
Criminal damage and arson215.0740.00%
Anti-social behaviour214.430.00%
Vehicle crime204.4381.82%
Public order154.22-37.50%
Shoplifting133.170.00%
Drugs132.7444.44%
Bicycle theft82.7460.00%
Robbery61.690.00%
Theft from the person51.2725.00%
Possession of weapons31.06-25.00%
Other crime20.630.00%
Burglary20.42-33.33%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 94 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9447.280.00%
Public order2419.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour215.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson154.430.00%
Shoplifting133.170.00%
Other theft132.740.00%
Vehicle crime112.740.00%
Drugs92.320.00%
Robbery61.900.00%
Bicycle theft51.270.00%
Possession of weapons41.060.00%
Theft from the person40.840.00%
Burglary30.840.00%
Other crime20.630.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 66 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
July 20242
June 20248
May 20244
March 20249
February 20242
January 20241
December 20235
November 20232
October 20238
September 20235

A total of 175 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.46 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202411
July 202415
June 20249
May 202415
April 202413
March 202413
February 202416
January 202417
December 20237
November 20237
October 202324
September 202313

A total of 319 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202422
July 202436
June 202428
May 202432
April 202433
March 202416
February 202419
January 202423
December 202325
November 202313
October 202315
September 202324

A total of 154 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.85 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202418
July 202412
June 202417
May 20245
April 20248
March 202416
February 202413
January 202411
December 20239
November 20238
October 202313
September 202313

A total of 1103 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 84.85 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 107 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202489
August 202472
July 2024107
June 202473
May 202489
April 202465
March 202480
February 202496
January 202493
December 202380
November 202378
October 202387
September 202394

A total of 63 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
July 20248
June 20244
May 20244
April 20246
March 20241
February 20243
January 20248
December 20233
November 20236
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 218 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.77 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202420
July 202417
June 202413
May 202415
April 202419
March 202419
February 202413
January 202413
December 202317
November 202317
October 202321
September 202315

A total of 110 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.46 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
July 20245
June 20244
May 20246
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 20249
December 202315
November 202316
October 202320
September 202311

A total of 381 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.31 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202449
July 202438
June 202434
May 202431
April 202426
March 202430
February 202420
January 202419
December 202326
November 202337
October 202321
September 202321

A total of 140 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.77 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 20247
June 202416
May 202418
April 202416
March 202411
February 20248
January 202414
December 20237
November 20239
October 202313
September 20239

A total of 79 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20248
July 20245
June 20249
May 202410
April 20247
March 20243
February 20245
January 20243
December 20235
November 20235
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 50 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 20247
June 20246
May 20247
April 20242
March 20245
February 20241
January 20244
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 33 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.54 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 42 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20233
October 20236
September 20236

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total37
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Public order7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Shoplifting5
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Other theft2
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total22
    Bicycle theft6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order4
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Quinton Close
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Public order1
  • 4. Buckingham Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Henrietta Place
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 6. Dugald Drummond Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Tyseley Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Cumberland Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 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. Wimpole Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences6
  • 13. The Mary Rose Street
    Total6
    Possession of weapons2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Surrey Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
  • 15. Little Coburg Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Somerville Court
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 17. Isambard Brunel Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 18. Vivash Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Upper Arundel Street
    Total4
    Other crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Somers Road North
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. River'S Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Cross Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
  • 23. Plymouth Street
    Total4
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Fyning Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Lower Church Path
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 26. Glidden Close
    Total3
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Somers Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
  • 28. Lower Forbury Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Alec Rose Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Warwick Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1