PO3 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO3

PO3, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 229 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.30 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this PO3 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around PO3, encompassing approximately 20274 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (95) incidents (86.27% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (24) incidents (-29.41% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (-54.00% decrease)

PO3 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sutton Close with total crimes: 51
  • Warblington Place with total crimes: 13
  • A2030 with total crimes: 12

PO3 Crime Map

Postcodes in PO3

The postcode district are associated with the PO3, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The PO3 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 95 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9511.3086.27%
Shoplifting244.69-29.41%
Anti-social behaviour231.18-54.00%
Criminal damage and arson211.13-12.50%
Public order211.04-8.70%
Drugs151.04150.00%
Vehicle crime80.74-11.11%
Other theft50.39-50.00%
Bicycle theft50.25400.00%
Burglary40.25-55.56%
Other crime40.20-20.00%
Possession of weapons20.200.00%
Robbery20.100.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5111.05-45.16%
Anti-social behaviour502.5256.25%
Shoplifting342.4741.67%
Criminal damage and arson241.6814.29%
Public order231.18-23.33%
Other theft101.13-9.09%
Burglary90.4980.00%
Vehicle crime90.440.00%
Drugs60.44-40.00%
Other crime50.30-16.67%
Possession of weapons20.25-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.10-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 93 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9312.339.41%
Anti-social behaviour324.5960.00%
Public order301.5876.47%
Shoplifting241.48140.00%
Criminal damage and arson211.1831.25%
Other theft111.0457.14%
Drugs100.54-33.33%
Vehicle crime90.490.00%
Other crime60.44200.00%
Burglary50.3066.67%
Bicycle theft30.2550.00%
Possession of weapons30.15-25.00%
Theft from the person20.150.00%
Robbery10.100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences859.47-14.14%
Anti-social behaviour204.19-4.76%
Public order170.99-19.05%
Criminal damage and arson160.84-23.81%
Drugs150.7936.36%
Shoplifting100.74-52.38%
Vehicle crime90.490.00%
Other theft70.44-46.15%
Possession of weapons40.3533.33%
Burglary30.20-40.00%
Theft from the person20.150.00%
Bicycle theft20.100.00%
Other crime20.10-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 99 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9911.69-5.71%
Anti-social behaviour214.88-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson211.04-32.26%
Public order211.04-12.50%
Shoplifting211.04-56.25%
Other theft131.048.33%
Drugs110.6422.22%
Vehicle crime90.540.00%
Other crime60.44100.00%
Burglary50.300.00%
Possession of weapons30.25-25.00%
Robbery30.15200.00%
Theft from the person20.15-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.10-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 105 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10514.9016.67%
Shoplifting485.18182.35%
Anti-social behaviour422.3761.54%
Criminal damage and arson312.0772.22%
Public order241.53-11.11%
Other theft121.1871.43%
Vehicle crime90.590.00%
Drugs90.440.00%
Burglary50.4425.00%
Theft from the person50.25400.00%
Bicycle theft40.250.00%
Possession of weapons40.2033.33%
Other crime30.20-50.00%
Robbery10.15-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9010.802.27%
Public order274.4480.00%
Anti-social behaviour261.3330.00%
Criminal damage and arson181.2828.57%
Shoplifting170.89-5.56%
Vehicle crime90.840.00%
Drugs90.44-10.00%
Other theft70.44-41.67%
Other crime60.3550.00%
Burglary40.30-20.00%
Possession of weapons30.2050.00%
Robbery20.15100.00%
Theft from the person10.100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences889.916.02%
Anti-social behaviour204.34-4.76%
Shoplifting180.9928.57%
Public order150.8915.38%
Criminal damage and arson140.740.00%
Other theft120.69-40.00%
Drugs100.59-16.67%
Vehicle crime90.49-35.71%
Burglary50.44-50.00%
Other crime40.250.00%
Bicycle theft30.20200.00%
Possession of weapons20.150.00%
Robbery10.100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8310.0615.28%
Anti-social behaviour214.0916.67%
Other theft201.04185.71%
Vehicle crime140.9975.00%
Criminal damage and arson140.69-26.32%
Shoplifting140.69250.00%
Public order130.69-40.91%
Drugs120.649.09%
Burglary100.59100.00%
Possession of weapons20.490.00%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences728.53-20.88%
Public order223.5557.14%
Criminal damage and arson191.09-17.39%
Anti-social behaviour180.940.00%
Drugs110.8922.22%
Vehicle crime80.5460.00%
Other theft70.39-53.33%
Burglary50.35-16.67%
Shoplifting40.25-75.00%
Robbery30.20200.00%
Possession of weapons20.15100.00%
Theft from the person20.10100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9110.1626.39%
Criminal damage and arson234.49-17.86%
Anti-social behaviour181.13-41.94%
Shoplifting160.8933.33%
Other theft150.79200.00%
Public order140.74-33.33%
Drugs90.690.00%
Burglary60.44-14.29%
Vehicle crime50.30-73.68%
Bicycle theft40.250.00%
Other crime20.200.00%
Robbery10.10-66.67%
Theft from the person10.050.00%
Possession of weapons10.05-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7210.56-5.26%
Anti-social behaviour313.553.33%
Criminal damage and arson281.5386.67%
Public order211.3823.53%
Vehicle crime191.0435.71%
Shoplifting120.9471.43%
Drugs90.59-10.00%
Burglary70.44-22.22%
Other theft50.35-28.57%
Possession of weapons40.250.00%
Robbery30.2050.00%
Other crime20.15100.00%
Theft from the person10.100.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences769.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour303.750.00%
Public order171.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson150.840.00%
Vehicle crime140.740.00%
Drugs100.690.00%
Burglary90.490.00%
Shoplifting70.440.00%
Other theft70.350.00%
Robbery20.350.00%
Other crime10.100.00%
Bicycle theft10.050.00%
Theft from the person10.050.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 352 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202450
July 202432
June 202420
May 202421
April 202442
March 202426
February 202420
January 202421
December 202318
November 202318
October 202331
September 202330

A total of 32 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 1100 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 84.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 105 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202495
August 202451
July 202493
June 202485
May 202499
April 2024105
March 202490
February 202488
January 202483
December 202372
November 202391
October 202372
September 202376

A total of 265 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202424
July 202421
June 202416
May 202421
April 202431
March 202418
February 202414
January 202414
December 202319
November 202323
October 202328
September 202315

A total of 131 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202410
July 202411
June 20247
May 202413
April 202412
March 20247
February 202412
January 202420
December 20237
November 202315
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 136 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.46 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20246
July 202410
June 202415
May 202411
April 20249
March 20249
February 202410
January 202412
December 202311
November 20239
October 20239
September 202310

A total of 26 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
February 20243
January 20241
November 20234
September 20231

A total of 265 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202423
July 202430
June 202417
May 202421
April 202424
March 202427
February 202415
January 202413
December 202322
November 202314
October 202321
September 202317

A total of 249 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.15 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202434
July 202424
June 202410
May 202421
April 202448
March 202417
February 202418
January 202414
December 20234
November 202316
October 202312
September 20237

A total of 131 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
July 20249
June 20249
May 20249
April 20249
March 20249
February 20249
January 202414
December 20238
November 20235
October 202319
September 202314

A total of 77 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
July 20245
June 20243
May 20245
April 20245
March 20244
February 20245
January 202410
December 20235
November 20236
October 20237
September 20239

A total of 41 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20246
June 20242
May 20246
April 20243
March 20246
February 20244
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 17 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20245
March 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PO3 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Sutton Close
    Total51
    Violence and sexual offences23
    Drugs8
    Criminal damage and arson7
    Public order6
    Other crime2
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Warblington Place
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. A2030
    Total12
    Shoplifting10
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Burrfields Road
    Total9
    Shoplifting4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Rampart Gardens
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Bowler Court
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 9. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 10. Farmside Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 11. Seafield Road
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Public order1
  • 12. Devon Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Wesley Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 14. Redwing Court
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 15. James Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 16. Feltons Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 17. Chasewater Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 18. Silchester Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Public order1
  • 19. Moneyfield Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Romsey Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Langstone Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 22. Whitcombe Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 23. Arras Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 24. Carronade Walk
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. St Barbara Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Amberley Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 27. Douglas Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 28. Dover Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Sword Sands Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 30. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1