PO6 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO6

PO6, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 340 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.01 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this PO6 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around PO6, encompassing approximately 42429 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (172) incidents (-13.57% decrease)
  • Public order: (29) incidents (-17.14% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (-22.22% decrease)

PO6 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 24
  • Cavell Drive with total crimes: 16
  • Wembley Grove with total crimes: 11

PO6 Crime Map

Postcodes in PO6

The postcode district are associated with the PO6, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The PO6 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 172 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1728.01-13.57%
Public order294.05-17.14%
Anti-social behaviour280.68-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson280.66-9.68%
Other theft240.6614.29%
Shoplifting150.57-6.25%
Vehicle crime120.3533.33%
Drugs90.28-25.00%
Burglary60.21-72.73%
Other crime60.1450.00%
Possession of weapons40.1433.33%
Robbery30.09200.00%
Bicycle theft30.0750.00%
Theft from the person10.07-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 199 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1999.2612.43%
Anti-social behaviour364.69-23.40%
Public order350.85-5.41%
Criminal damage and arson310.820.00%
Burglary220.73214.29%
Other theft210.52-32.26%
Shoplifting160.49-38.46%
Drugs120.3871.43%
Vehicle crime90.28-65.38%
Other crime40.210.00%
Possession of weapons30.09-50.00%
Theft from the person20.07100.00%
Bicycle theft20.05100.00%
Robbery10.05-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 177 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1779.5215.69%
Anti-social behaviour474.1742.42%
Public order371.11-5.13%
Other theft310.8740.91%
Criminal damage and arson310.7340.91%
Vehicle crime260.73-27.78%
Shoplifting260.6185.71%
Burglary70.6140.00%
Drugs70.1675.00%
Possession of weapons60.16-14.29%
Other crime40.14-50.00%
Robbery30.09200.00%
Theft from the person10.070.00%
Bicycle theft10.02-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 153 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1538.237.75%
Public order393.61-9.30%
Vehicle crime360.92140.00%
Anti-social behaviour330.85-23.26%
Criminal damage and arson220.784.76%
Other theft220.52-21.43%
Shoplifting140.52-22.22%
Other crime80.33166.67%
Possession of weapons70.1975.00%
Burglary50.16-37.50%
Bicycle theft40.12100.00%
Drugs40.09-69.23%
Theft from the person10.09-66.67%
Robbery10.02-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 142 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1428.13-11.25%
Anti-social behaviour433.3513.16%
Public order431.0119.44%
Other theft281.01-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson210.66-48.78%
Shoplifting180.49-41.94%
Vehicle crime150.42-25.00%
Drugs130.3518.18%
Burglary80.31-33.33%
Possession of weapons40.190.00%
Theft from the person30.09-40.00%
Other crime30.07-62.50%
Bicycle theft20.07-50.00%
Robbery20.05100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 160 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1609.50-8.05%
Criminal damage and arson413.77115.79%
Anti-social behaviour380.9726.67%
Public order360.90-12.20%
Other theft320.8539.13%
Shoplifting310.7547.62%
Vehicle crime200.730.00%
Burglary120.4733.33%
Drugs110.2822.22%
Other crime80.26-11.11%
Theft from the person50.1966.67%
Possession of weapons40.1233.33%
Bicycle theft40.0933.33%
Robbery10.090.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 174 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1748.6027.94%
Public order414.1051.85%
Anti-social behaviour300.9736.36%
Other theft230.7135.29%
Shoplifting210.5410.53%
Vehicle crime200.49-13.04%
Criminal damage and arson190.47-36.67%
Burglary90.4512.50%
Drugs90.210.00%
Other crime90.2128.57%
Theft from the person30.21-25.00%
Possession of weapons30.07-40.00%
Bicycle theft30.0750.00%
Robbery10.07-85.71%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 136 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1367.45-12.82%
Criminal damage and arson303.210.00%
Public order270.71-15.62%
Vehicle crime230.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour220.54-31.25%
Shoplifting190.5226.67%
Other theft170.45-32.00%
Drugs90.400.00%
Burglary80.2114.29%
Other crime70.19-30.00%
Robbery70.16133.33%
Possession of weapons50.16-16.67%
Theft from the person40.120.00%
Bicycle theft20.090.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 156 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1568.309.86%
Anti-social behaviour323.6833.33%
Public order320.75-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson300.7587.50%
Other theft250.7131.58%
Vehicle crime230.5943.75%
Shoplifting150.547.14%
Other crime100.3525.00%
Drugs90.2450.00%
Burglary70.210.00%
Possession of weapons60.160.00%
Theft from the person40.14300.00%
Robbery30.090.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 142 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1427.00-19.32%
Public order363.355.88%
Anti-social behaviour240.85-7.69%
Other theft190.57-36.67%
Vehicle crime160.45-15.79%
Criminal damage and arson160.38-5.88%
Shoplifting140.387.69%
Other crime80.33166.67%
Burglary70.19-36.36%
Possession of weapons60.1650.00%
Drugs60.14-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.140.00%
Theft from the person10.05-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 176 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1768.131.73%
Public order344.15-2.86%
Other theft300.8025.00%
Anti-social behaviour260.71-18.75%
Vehicle crime190.6118.75%
Criminal damage and arson170.45-19.05%
Shoplifting130.40-35.00%
Burglary110.310.00%
Drugs80.26-11.11%
Possession of weapons40.19-66.67%
Other crime30.09-40.00%
Theft from the person20.070.00%
Bicycle theft20.05-33.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 173 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1738.633.59%
Public order354.08-5.41%
Anti-social behaviour320.826.67%
Other theft240.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson210.57-4.55%
Shoplifting200.49-9.09%
Vehicle crime160.47-30.43%
Possession of weapons120.380.00%
Burglary110.2837.50%
Drugs90.260.00%
Robbery50.2125.00%
Other crime50.120.00%
Bicycle theft30.120.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 167 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1678.340.00%
Public order373.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour300.870.00%
Other theft240.710.00%
Vehicle crime230.570.00%
Shoplifting220.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson220.520.00%
Drugs90.520.00%
Burglary80.210.00%
Other crime50.190.00%
Robbery40.120.00%
Bicycle theft30.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2127 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 163.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 199 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024172
August 2024199
July 2024177
June 2024153
May 2024142
April 2024160
March 2024174
February 2024136
January 2024156
December 2023142
November 2023176
October 2023173
September 2023167

A total of 115 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.85 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202412
July 20247
June 20244
May 202413
April 202411
March 20249
February 20249
January 20249
December 20236
November 20238
October 20239
September 20239

A total of 421 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 32.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202436
July 202447
June 202433
May 202443
April 202438
March 202430
February 202422
January 202432
December 202324
November 202326
October 202332
September 202330

A total of 461 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 35.46 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202435
July 202437
June 202439
May 202443
April 202436
March 202441
February 202427
January 202432
December 202336
November 202334
October 202335
September 202337

A total of 258 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20249
July 202426
June 202436
May 202415
April 202420
March 202420
February 202423
January 202423
December 202316
November 202319
October 202316
September 202323

A total of 121 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.31 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202422
July 20247
June 20245
May 20248
April 202412
March 20249
February 20248
January 20247
December 20237
November 202311
October 202311
September 20238

A total of 329 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.31 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202431
July 202431
June 202422
May 202421
April 202441
March 202419
February 202430
January 202430
December 202316
November 202317
October 202321
September 202322

A total of 320 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202421
July 202431
June 202422
May 202428
April 202432
March 202423
February 202417
January 202425
December 202319
November 202330
October 202324
September 202324

A total of 244 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.77 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202416
July 202426
June 202414
May 202418
April 202431
March 202421
February 202419
January 202415
December 202314
November 202313
October 202320
September 202322

A total of 27 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20245
March 20243
February 20244
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 64 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20246
June 20247
May 20244
April 20244
March 20243
February 20245
January 20246
December 20236
November 20234
October 202312

A total of 31 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20247
January 20243
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 80 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20244
June 20248
May 20243
April 20248
March 20249
February 20247
January 202410
December 20238
November 20233
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 31 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PO6 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total24
    Public order6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft3
    Bicycle theft3
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Cavell Drive
    Total16
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Other theft4
    Possession of weapons2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Wembley Grove
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total8
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Aldroke Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total7
    Drugs3
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Spur Road
    Total7
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 8. Ashurst Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 9. Sundridge Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 10. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 11. Austin Court
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences6
  • 12. Albert Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
  • 13. Blakemere Crescent
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other crime1
  • 14. Rydal Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 15. Bourne Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 16. A27
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Cosham Interchange
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Knight Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 19. Supermarket
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Shoplifting1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 21. Harwich Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 22. Dursley Crescent
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
  • 23. Stroud Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Allaway Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 25. Laburnum Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 26. Old College Walk
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Chipstead Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Tankerton Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Fairfield Square
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 30. Service Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1