PO5 4PH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO5 4PH

PO5 4PH, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 221 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.80 per 1,000 population. This PO5 4PH 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 4PH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO5 4PH, encompassing approximately 9694 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (84) incidents (2.44% increase)
  • Public order: (27) incidents (35.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PO5 4PH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 17
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 17
  • Quinton Close with total crimes: 13

PO5 4PH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8422.802.44%
Public order278.6635.00%
Anti-social behaviour222.790.00%
Shoplifting172.276.25%
Other theft151.75275.00%
Criminal damage and arson131.55-18.75%
Possession of weapons81.340.00%
Vehicle crime80.83300.00%
Drugs70.830.00%
Burglary50.720.00%
Robbery50.5225.00%
Bicycle theft40.5233.33%
Other crime40.41300.00%
Theft from the person20.41-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8220.015.13%
Anti-social behaviour228.46-35.29%
Public order202.27-13.04%
Shoplifting162.06128.57%
Criminal damage and arson161.656.67%
Possession of weapons81.65100.00%
Drugs70.83-36.36%
Burglary50.72-28.57%
Other theft40.52-63.64%
Robbery40.41-20.00%
Theft from the person40.410.00%
Bicycle theft30.4150.00%
Vehicle crime20.31-75.00%
Other crime10.21-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7821.9716.42%
Anti-social behaviour348.0541.67%
Public order233.5115.00%
Criminal damage and arson152.37-11.76%
Other theft111.5537.50%
Drugs111.130.00%
Vehicle crime81.1314.29%
Shoplifting70.830.00%
Burglary70.72250.00%
Robbery50.72400.00%
Other crime40.5233.33%
Theft from the person40.41300.00%
Possession of weapons40.41-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.41-33.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6718.46-20.24%
Anti-social behaviour246.91100.00%
Public order202.48122.22%
Criminal damage and arson172.060.00%
Drugs111.75-31.25%
Other theft81.13-38.46%
Possession of weapons80.83-20.00%
Shoplifting70.83-22.22%
Vehicle crime70.7240.00%
Bicycle theft30.72200.00%
Other crime30.31-40.00%
Burglary20.31-60.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8419.2923.53%
Criminal damage and arson178.660.00%
Drugs161.7577.78%
Other theft131.6585.71%
Anti-social behaviour121.34-7.69%
Possession of weapons101.2425.00%
Shoplifting91.0328.57%
Public order90.93-50.00%
Burglary50.9325.00%
Other crime50.52150.00%
Vehicle crime50.5225.00%
Theft from the person10.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6816.406.25%
Public order187.0120.00%
Criminal damage and arson171.866.25%
Anti-social behaviour131.75-18.75%
Drugs91.34-25.00%
Possession of weapons80.93166.67%
Other theft70.83-58.82%
Shoplifting70.72-53.33%
Vehicle crime40.72100.00%
Burglary40.41300.00%
Other crime20.41-60.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.10-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6417.95-12.33%
Other theft176.6054.55%
Anti-social behaviour161.756.67%
Criminal damage and arson161.6523.08%
Public order151.657.14%
Shoplifting151.55150.00%
Drugs121.559.09%
Other crime51.24400.00%
Bicycle theft40.520.00%
Theft from the person30.410.00%
Possession of weapons30.31-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.31-60.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Burglary10.10-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7316.501.39%
Anti-social behaviour157.5350.00%
Public order141.5555.56%
Criminal damage and arson131.4430.00%
Drugs111.3422.22%
Other theft111.13-8.33%
Shoplifting61.13200.00%
Possession of weapons60.620.00%
Vehicle crime50.62-54.55%
Burglary40.52-50.00%
Robbery10.41-80.00%
Other crime10.10-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7215.895.88%
Other theft127.4350.00%
Vehicle crime111.24-31.25%
Anti-social behaviour101.13-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson101.03-37.50%
Drugs91.030.00%
Public order90.93-40.00%
Burglary80.9360.00%
Robbery50.83150.00%
Other crime30.520.00%
Shoplifting20.31-50.00%
Theft from the person20.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6816.81-16.05%
Criminal damage and arson167.0177.78%
Vehicle crime161.65-27.27%
Public order151.6566.67%
Anti-social behaviour111.55-38.89%
Drugs91.1312.50%
Other theft80.930.00%
Possession of weapons70.830.00%
Burglary50.72-16.67%
Shoplifting40.52-69.23%
Robbery20.410.00%
Theft from the person20.210.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8119.3937.29%
Vehicle crime228.364.76%
Anti-social behaviour182.270.00%
Shoplifting131.86-23.53%
Criminal damage and arson91.34-43.75%
Public order90.93-35.71%
Drugs80.93-33.33%
Other theft80.83-55.56%
Possession of weapons70.8375.00%
Burglary60.7250.00%
Robbery20.62-66.67%
Theft from the person20.210.00%
Bicycle theft20.21-60.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5920.010.00%
Vehicle crime216.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour182.170.00%
Other theft181.860.00%
Shoplifting171.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson161.750.00%
Public order141.650.00%
Drugs121.440.00%
Robbery61.240.00%
Bicycle theft50.620.00%
Possession of weapons40.520.00%
Burglary40.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 215 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202422
July 202434
June 202424
May 202412
April 202413
March 202416
February 202415
January 202410
December 202311
November 202318
October 202318

A total of 193 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202420
July 202423
June 202420
May 20249
April 202418
March 202415
February 202414
January 20249
December 202315
November 20239
October 202314

A total of 120 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202416
July 20247
June 20247
May 20249
April 20247
March 202415
February 20246
January 20242
December 20234
November 202313
October 202317

A total of 880 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 73.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202484
August 202482
July 202478
June 202467
May 202484
April 202468
March 202464
February 202473
January 202472
December 202368
November 202381
October 202359

A total of 25 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 56 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20247
June 20242
May 20245
April 20244
March 20241
February 20244
January 20248
December 20235
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 175 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202416
July 202415
June 202417
May 202417
April 202417
March 202416
February 202413
January 202410
December 202316
November 20239
October 202316

A total of 73 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
July 20244
June 20248
May 202410
April 20248
March 20243
February 20246
December 20237
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 22 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 132 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20244
July 202411
June 20248
May 202413
April 20247
March 202417
February 202411
January 202412
December 20238
November 20238
October 202318

A total of 122 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 202411
June 202411
May 202416
April 20249
March 202412
February 202411
January 20249
December 20239
November 20238
October 202312

A total of 111 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
July 20248
June 20247
May 20245
April 20244
March 20242
February 20245
January 202411
December 202316
November 202322
October 202321

A total of 33 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20245
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20232
October 20236

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total17
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting2
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total17
    Shoplifting14
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Quinton Close
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Public order1
  • 4. Ockendon Close
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 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. Petrol Station
    Total8
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Wellington Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Worcester Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order2
  • 11. Milverton Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. The Mary Rose Street
    Total6
    Possession of weapons2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Radnor Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs1
  • 14. Belmont Place
    Total6
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Somerville Court
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 16. Isambard Brunel Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 17. Dunsmore Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 18. River'S Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Cross Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
  • 20. Plymouth Street
    Total4
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. St James'S Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Victoria Road North
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Somers Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
  • 24. Lower Forbury Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Alec Rose Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Warwick Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 27. Eldon Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Mosaic Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Margate Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 30. St Ursula Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1