Crime Rate in St Jude: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St Jude

The total recorded crimes in St Jude, Portsmouth, UK in May 2025 are around 166 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Jude crime rate of 2.30 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around St Jude, encompassing approximately 72,090 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (65) incidents (41.30% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Public order: (16) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
St Jude Crime Hotspots

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

  • Palmerston Road with total crimes: 15
  • Clarence Parade with total crimes: 7
  • Ashby Place with total crimes: 7

How safe is St Jude?

To understand the safety of St Jude, we need to analyze St Jude crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Portsmouth:

    • In 2024, St Jude reported a higher crime volume than the Portsmouth average, with 2,283 crimes compared to 2,119. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, St Jude witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 13 other areas in the Portsmouth.

    • In 2023, St Jude experienced a greater number of crimes than the Portsmouth average, with 2,101 crimes compared to 2,060. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, St Jude witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 13 other areas in the Portsmouth.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Portsmouth, St Jude has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

St Jude Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the St Jude has recorded 166 crimes with crime rate of 2.30 ranking 5th out of 13 in the Portsmouth, UK

In 2024, the total St Jude crimes were 2,283. The crime rate of St Jude in 2024 was 31.67 (year) or 2.64 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Portsmouth.

In 2023, the total crimes in St Jude were around 2,101 crimes with yearly crime rate of 29.14 (year) or 2.43 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Portsmouth.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (St Jude)CrimesRank (St Jude)CrimesRank (St Jude)
Charles Dickens603 17,158 17,070 1
St Thomas246 22,733 22,795 2
Nelson184 42,185 52,273 3
Cosham186 32,294 32,218 4
Fratton105 111,704 61,657 6
Central Southsea148 61,561 91,562 9
Hilsea103 121,519 121,581 7
Paulsgrove131 71,694 71,570 8
Baffins113 101,589 81,527 10
Copnor128 81,553 101,364 11
Milton114 91,530 111,329 12
Eastney and Craneswater93 131,191 131,189 13
Drayton and Farlington51 14677 14603 14

St Jude Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (65 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (46 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (24 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (64 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 61 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 27 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (65 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 62 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 29 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (70 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (27 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (63 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (78 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (23 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (82 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (33 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 84 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (132 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (56 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (73 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (32 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 261 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202518
March 202519
February 20259
January 20257
December 202418
November 202417
October 202412
September 202423
August 202433
July 202426
June 202438
May 202425

A total of 308 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202515
March 202521
February 202527
January 202514
December 202429
November 202427
October 202412
September 202419
August 202424
July 202416
June 202456
May 202432

A total of 945 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 72.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 132 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202565
April 202546
March 202564
February 202561
January 202565
December 202462
November 202470
October 202463
September 202478
August 202482
July 202484
June 2024132
May 202473

A total of 238 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202524
March 202518
February 202510
January 202512
December 202410
November 202419
October 202416
September 20248
August 202425
July 202417
June 202438
May 202420

A total of 127 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.77 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20259
March 202512
February 20259
January 202511
December 20244
November 20245
October 20246
September 20249
August 202418
July 202411
June 202418
May 202411

A total of 162 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.46 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202513
March 20254
February 202514
January 20258
December 202414
November 202423
October 20244
September 20248
August 202411
July 202414
June 202422
May 202411

A total of 137 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.54 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20259
March 202510
February 20258
January 202513
December 202411
November 20248
October 202412
September 20249
August 202419
July 202411
June 20248
May 20247

A total of 72 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20256
February 20254
January 20253
December 20241
November 20243
October 202412
September 20249
August 20243
July 20241
June 202418
May 20246

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 31 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20245
September 20245
August 20242
July 20243
May 20241

A total of 94 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.23 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20258
February 20258
January 20254
December 20244
November 202412
October 202414
September 20248
August 20243
July 20247
June 202412
May 20246

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
May 20246

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20254
February 20255
January 20254
November 20244
October 20242
August 20243
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 18 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20242
August 20246
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

High Crime Locations St Jude in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the St Jude postcode area is presented below.

1. Palmerston Road (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences6
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Robbery1
2. Clarence Parade (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
3. Ashby Place (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
4. Tonbridge Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting2
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting4
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Wish Place (Map)
Total6
Public order4
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Richmond Place (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Shopping Area (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
9. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft1
Public order1
10. Wimbledon Park Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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