PO5 4QF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO5 4QF

PO5 4QF, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 203 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.64 per 1,000 population. This PO5 4QF 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 4QF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO5 4QF, encompassing approximately 11510 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (92) incidents (16.46% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (-25.71% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (18) incidents (-14.29% decrease)

PO5 4QF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Quinton Close with total crimes: 10
  • Henrietta Place with total crimes: 10

PO5 4QF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 92 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9217.6416.46%
Anti-social behaviour267.99-25.71%
Criminal damage and arson182.26-14.29%
Public order141.56-44.00%
Shoplifting121.2233.33%
Possession of weapons81.04100.00%
Other theft70.70-41.67%
Drugs70.61-30.00%
Burglary60.61-14.29%
Robbery40.52-33.33%
Theft from the person40.35-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.35-62.50%
Bicycle theft10.26-50.00%
Other crime10.09-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7919.6317.91%
Anti-social behaviour356.8659.09%
Public order253.0438.89%
Criminal damage and arson212.1716.67%
Other theft121.8271.43%
Drugs101.04-16.67%
Shoplifting90.8728.57%
Vehicle crime80.7833.33%
Burglary70.70250.00%
Robbery60.610.00%
Theft from the person50.52400.00%
Possession of weapons40.43-50.00%
Other crime30.350.00%
Bicycle theft20.26100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6714.94-26.37%
Anti-social behaviour225.8257.14%
Public order181.9163.64%
Criminal damage and arson181.560.00%
Drugs121.56-25.00%
Possession of weapons81.04-20.00%
Other theft70.70-41.67%
Shoplifting70.61-41.67%
Vehicle crime60.610.00%
Other crime30.52-25.00%
Burglary20.26-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%
Theft from the person10.090.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9117.2946.77%
Criminal damage and arson187.9112.50%
Drugs161.56100.00%
Anti-social behaviour141.397.69%
Other theft121.22100.00%
Shoplifting121.04140.00%
Public order111.04-21.43%
Possession of weapons100.9625.00%
Vehicle crime60.87100.00%
Other crime40.5233.33%
Burglary40.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6212.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson165.390.00%
Public order141.39-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour131.22-13.33%
Drugs81.130.00%
Possession of weapons80.70166.67%
Other theft60.70-66.67%
Shoplifting50.52-28.57%
Burglary40.43300.00%
Vehicle crime30.35-25.00%
Other crime30.26-25.00%
Theft from the person10.26-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6213.99-6.06%
Other theft185.3980.00%
Criminal damage and arson161.5623.08%
Public order161.3945.45%
Anti-social behaviour151.39-6.25%
Drugs81.30-11.11%
Shoplifting70.7075.00%
Other crime40.610.00%
Vehicle crime40.350.00%
Theft from the person30.350.00%
Possession of weapons30.26-50.00%
Bicycle theft30.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Burglary10.09-80.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6612.60-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour165.7345.45%
Criminal damage and arson131.3918.18%
Public order111.1322.22%
Other theft100.96-9.09%
Drugs90.8712.50%
Possession of weapons60.78500.00%
Burglary50.52-28.57%
Vehicle crime40.43-63.64%
Shoplifting40.35-20.00%
Robbery10.35-87.50%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7213.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson116.26-15.38%
Other theft110.9622.22%
Anti-social behaviour110.9610.00%
Vehicle crime110.9610.00%
Public order90.96-40.00%
Drugs80.78-11.11%
Robbery80.70700.00%
Burglary70.7075.00%
Shoplifting50.61-28.57%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.090.00%
Possession of weapons10.09-80.00%
Other crime10.090.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7213.640.00%
Public order156.2666.67%
Criminal damage and arson131.3062.50%
Anti-social behaviour101.13-50.00%
Vehicle crime100.87-41.18%
Drugs90.8750.00%
Other theft90.7812.50%
Shoplifting70.78-36.36%
Possession of weapons50.61-16.67%
Burglary40.43-33.33%
Robbery10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.09-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.09-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7214.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour206.2642.86%
Vehicle crime171.74-10.53%
Shoplifting111.48-42.11%
Public order90.96-43.75%
Criminal damage and arson80.78-52.94%
Other theft80.70-20.00%
Possession of weapons60.70100.00%
Drugs60.52-45.45%
Burglary60.5220.00%
Theft from the person30.520.00%
Bicycle theft20.26-66.67%
Robbery10.17-83.33%
Other crime10.090.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7217.204.35%
Vehicle crime196.2672.73%
Shoplifting191.65533.33%
Criminal damage and arson171.656.25%
Public order161.48-15.79%
Anti-social behaviour141.39-33.33%
Drugs111.2283.33%
Other theft100.9611.11%
Robbery60.87500.00%
Bicycle theft60.52500.00%
Burglary50.5266.67%
Possession of weapons30.43-25.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6914.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour215.990.00%
Public order191.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson161.650.00%
Vehicle crime111.390.00%
Other theft90.960.00%
Drugs60.780.00%
Possession of weapons40.520.00%
Theft from the person30.350.00%
Shoplifting30.260.00%
Burglary30.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Robbery10.090.00%
Other crime10.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 876 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 73.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 92 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202492
July 202479
June 202467
May 202491
April 202462
March 202462
February 202466
January 202472
December 202372
November 202372
October 202372
September 202369

A total of 30 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20246
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20248
December 20231
November 20231
October 20236
September 20231

A total of 185 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202418
July 202421
June 202418
May 202418
April 202416
March 202416
February 202413
January 202411
December 202313
November 20238
October 202317
September 202316

A total of 119 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 202412
June 20247
May 202412
April 20246
March 202418
February 202410
January 202411
December 20239
November 20238
October 202310
September 20239

A total of 66 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20244
June 20248
May 202410
April 20248
March 20243
February 20246
January 20241
December 20235
November 20236
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 217 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202426
July 202435
June 202422
May 202414
April 202413
March 202415
February 202416
January 202411
December 202310
November 202320
October 202314
September 202321

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 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
July 202425
June 202418
May 202411
April 202414
March 202416
February 202411
January 20249
December 202315
November 20239
October 202316
September 202319

A total of 110 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 202410
June 202412
May 202416
April 20248
March 20248
February 20249
January 20248
December 20239
November 20236
October 202311
September 20236

A total of 102 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20248
June 20246
May 20246
April 20243
March 20244
February 20244
January 202411
December 202310
November 202317
October 202319
September 202311

A total of 54 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20247
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
March 20241
February 20245
January 20247
December 20234
November 20236
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
March 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20236
September 20231

A total of 101 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 20249
June 20247
May 202412
April 20245
March 20247
February 20244
January 20245
December 20237
November 202311
October 202319
September 20233

A total of 22 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20245
June 20241
April 20241
March 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
September 20233

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total11
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Quinton Close
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Henrietta Place
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Elm Grove
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Drugs1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 6. The Mary Rose Street
    Total9
    Possession of weapons3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 7. Belmont Place
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Outram Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Warwick Crescent
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other crime1
  • 10. Worcester Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 11. St Ursula Grove
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 12. Somerville Court
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Milverton Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Ockendon Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 16. Eldon Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. St Andrews Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 18. Astley Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 19. Plymouth Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Radnor Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Dunsmore Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Victoria Road North
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Isambard Brunel Road
    Total3
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Hendy Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Bradford Road
    Total2
    Robbery2
  • 26. River'S Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 27. Blackfriars Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Aldwell Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Forbury Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 30. Maxstoke Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2