SOMERS ROAD, PO5 4QD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO5 4QD

SOMERS ROAD, PO5 4QD, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 180 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.64 per 1,000 population. This PO5 4QD crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PO5 postcode area, which has experienced 508 crimes and a crime rate of 18.18 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PO5 4QD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO5 4QD, encompassing approximately 10204 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (81) incidents (3.85% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (-35.14% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (18) incidents (12.50% increase)

PO5 4QD Crime Hotspots

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

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

SOMERS ROAD, PO5 4QD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8117.643.85%
Anti-social behaviour247.94-35.14%
Criminal damage and arson182.3512.50%
Public order131.76-45.83%
Possession of weapons81.27100.00%
Drugs70.78-22.22%
Shoplifting60.69200.00%
Vehicle crime50.59-37.50%
Burglary50.49-28.57%
Robbery40.4933.33%
Other theft40.39-55.56%
Theft from the person30.390.00%
Other crime20.29-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7820.1916.42%
Anti-social behaviour377.6460.87%
Public order243.6350.00%
Criminal damage and arson162.35-5.88%
Other theft91.5712.50%
Drugs90.88-18.18%
Vehicle crime80.8814.29%
Burglary70.780.00%
Other crime40.6933.33%
Possession of weapons40.39-50.00%
Theft from the person30.39200.00%
Robbery30.290.00%
Bicycle theft20.29100.00%
Shoplifting20.20-33.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6716.46-24.72%
Anti-social behaviour236.5735.29%
Criminal damage and arson172.25-5.56%
Public order161.6745.45%
Drugs111.57-31.25%
Other theft81.08-20.00%
Possession of weapons80.78-11.11%
Vehicle crime70.7840.00%
Robbery30.690.00%
Other crime30.29-40.00%
Shoplifting30.29-40.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Theft from the person10.100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 89 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8918.7245.90%
Criminal damage and arson188.72-5.26%
Anti-social behaviour171.7621.43%
Drugs161.6733.33%
Public order111.57-26.67%
Other theft101.0866.67%
Possession of weapons90.98-10.00%
Burglary50.88150.00%
Other crime50.4966.67%
Vehicle crime50.4925.00%
Shoplifting50.4925.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6114.70-7.58%
Criminal damage and arson195.9811.76%
Public order151.86-6.25%
Anti-social behaviour141.4716.67%
Drugs121.3771.43%
Possession of weapons101.18233.33%
Other theft60.98-50.00%
Vehicle crime40.590.00%
Shoplifting40.39-20.00%
Other crime30.39-25.00%
Burglary20.29100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6614.99-7.04%
Criminal damage and arson176.4741.67%
Public order161.676.67%
Anti-social behaviour121.57-14.29%
Other theft121.1820.00%
Drugs71.18-22.22%
Shoplifting50.69400.00%
Other crime40.49300.00%
Vehicle crime40.39-42.86%
Theft from the person30.390.00%
Possession of weapons30.29-57.14%
Bicycle theft20.290.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Burglary10.10-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7114.80-5.33%
Public order156.9636.36%
Anti-social behaviour141.47100.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.3750.00%
Other theft101.180.00%
Drugs90.9812.50%
Vehicle crime70.88-41.67%
Possession of weapons70.69600.00%
Burglary30.69-66.67%
Robbery10.29-87.50%
Shoplifting10.10-50.00%
Other crime10.10-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7515.2929.31%
Vehicle crime127.35-7.69%
Public order111.18-21.43%
Other theft101.08-9.09%
Burglary90.9880.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.88-46.67%
Drugs80.780.00%
Robbery80.78300.00%
Anti-social behaviour70.78-41.67%
Other crime30.690.00%
Shoplifting20.29-33.33%
Theft from the person10.20-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.10-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5814.60-25.64%
Criminal damage and arson155.6850.00%
Public order141.4755.56%
Vehicle crime131.37-23.53%
Anti-social behaviour121.27-14.29%
Other theft111.1883.33%
Drugs81.080.00%
Possession of weapons60.7820.00%
Burglary50.59-28.57%
Shoplifting30.49-57.14%
Robbery20.290.00%
Theft from the person20.200.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7816.4627.87%
Vehicle crime177.64-19.05%
Anti-social behaviour141.67-17.65%
Criminal damage and arson101.37-23.08%
Public order90.98-25.00%
Drugs80.88-20.00%
Burglary70.78250.00%
Shoplifting70.69-41.67%
Other theft60.69-40.00%
Possession of weapons50.5966.67%
Robbery20.49-60.00%
Theft from the person20.200.00%
Bicycle theft20.20-33.33%
Other crime10.200.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6116.56-8.96%
Vehicle crime215.98110.00%
Anti-social behaviour172.06-15.00%
Criminal damage and arson131.670.00%
Public order121.27-42.86%
Shoplifting121.18500.00%
Other theft101.1866.67%
Drugs100.9842.86%
Robbery50.98150.00%
Possession of weapons30.49-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.29200.00%
Burglary20.29100.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6715.480.00%
Public order216.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour202.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson131.960.00%
Vehicle crime101.270.00%
Drugs70.980.00%
Other theft60.690.00%
Possession of weapons40.590.00%
Theft from the person30.390.00%
Shoplifting20.290.00%
Robbery20.200.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Burglary10.100.00%
Other crime10.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 211 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202424
July 202437
June 202423
May 202417
April 202414
March 202412
February 202414
January 20247
December 202312
November 202314
October 202317
September 202320

A total of 177 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 202424
June 202416
May 202411
April 202415
March 202416
February 202415
January 202411
December 202314
November 20239
October 202312
September 202321

A total of 852 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 71.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 89 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202481
July 202478
June 202467
May 202489
April 202461
March 202466
February 202471
January 202475
December 202358
November 202378
October 202361
September 202367

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
August 20244
July 20243
June 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20248
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 176 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202418
July 202416
June 202417
May 202418
April 202419
March 202417
February 202412
January 20248
December 202315
November 202310
October 202313
September 202313

A total of 102 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20249
June 20248
May 202410
April 20246
March 202412
February 202410
January 202410
December 202311
November 20236
October 202310
September 20236

A total of 68 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20244
June 20248
May 20249
April 202410
March 20243
February 20247
January 20241
December 20236
November 20235
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 112 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20249
June 202411
May 202416
April 202412
March 20247
February 20249
January 20248
December 20238
November 20238
October 202310
September 20237

A total of 113 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20248
June 20247
May 20245
April 20244
March 20244
February 20247
January 202412
December 202313
November 202317
October 202321
September 202310

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20247
May 20245
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20249
December 20235
November 20237
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 19 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

A total of 52 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20242
June 20243
May 20245
April 20244
March 20245
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20237
October 202312
September 20232

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
March 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Quinton Close
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Henrietta Place
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Drugs1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 4. The Mary Rose Street
    Total9
    Possession of weapons3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 5. Belmont Place
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Outram Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Warwick Crescent
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other crime1
  • 8. Worcester Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 9. St Ursula Grove
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 10. Somerville Court
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Milverton Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Ockendon Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 13. St Andrews Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 14. Cumberland Road
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Plymouth Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Radnor Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Dunsmore Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Victoria Road North
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Eton Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Glidden Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Isambard Brunel Road
    Total3
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
  • 23. Bradford Road
    Total2
    Robbery2
  • 24. River'S Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 25. Blackfriars Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Aldwell Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Forbury Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 28. Maxstoke Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 29. Omega Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 30. Hyde Park Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1