PO1 3FB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO1 3FB

PO1 3FB, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 89 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 27.34 per 1,000 population. This PO1 3FB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PO1 postcode area, which has experienced 678 crimes and a crime rate of 21.01 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PO1 3FB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO1 3FB, encompassing approximately 3254 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PO1 3FB area, explore the PO1 3FB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (27) incidents (-32.50% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (-19.35% decrease)
  • Other theft: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)

PO1 3FB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 20
  • Ordnance Row with total crimes: 10
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 8

PO1 3FB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2727.34-32.50%
Violence and sexual offences258.30-19.35%
Other theft107.68100.00%
Bicycle theft93.0728.57%
Criminal damage and arson72.7716.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.15-66.67%
Possession of weapons21.23100.00%
Burglary20.610.00%
Robbery10.610.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Public order10.31-87.50%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4036.25-21.57%
Violence and sexual offences3112.2910.71%
Anti-social behaviour129.52-14.29%
Public order83.690.00%
Bicycle theft72.4640.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.1520.00%
Other theft51.84-28.57%
Theft from the person21.54100.00%
Burglary20.61100.00%
Drugs10.61-83.33%
Other crime10.31-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.31-50.00%
Robbery10.31-50.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5141.78142.86%
Violence and sexual offences2815.67-17.65%
Anti-social behaviour148.6040.00%
Public order84.300.00%
Other theft72.460.00%
Drugs62.15100.00%
Bicycle theft51.84150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.5466.67%
Other crime41.54300.00%
Vehicle crime21.230.00%
Robbery20.610.00%
Possession of weapons20.610.00%
Theft from the person10.61-50.00%
Burglary10.31-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3430.119.68%
Shoplifting2110.4540.00%
Anti-social behaviour106.4566.67%
Public order83.07-38.46%
Other theft72.4616.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.150.00%
Drugs30.92-25.00%
Burglary30.920.00%
Possession of weapons20.92100.00%
Bicycle theft20.61-33.33%
Theft from the person20.61100.00%
Vehicle crime20.61-60.00%
Other crime10.610.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3127.34-18.42%
Shoplifting159.52-37.50%
Public order134.6185.71%
Other theft63.99-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.84-33.33%
Vehicle crime51.840.00%
Drugs41.54100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.230.00%
Bicycle theft30.920.00%
Theft from the person10.920.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3829.8022.58%
Shoplifting2411.67-31.43%
Anti-social behaviour97.3750.00%
Other theft82.7733.33%
Public order72.460.00%
Bicycle theft32.15200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.9250.00%
Drugs20.92100.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Theft from the person10.31-75.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3529.8075.00%
Violence and sexual offences3110.7514.81%
Public order79.5240.00%
Other theft62.15-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour61.8420.00%
Theft from the person41.84300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.23-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.61100.00%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Drugs10.31-80.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2723.3550.00%
Shoplifting208.30-31.03%
Other theft76.14250.00%
Public order52.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.54-44.44%
Drugs51.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.54-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.92-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.61-66.67%
Theft from the person10.310.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2923.04-3.33%
Violence and sexual offences188.91-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour95.53-10.00%
Public order52.770.00%
Possession of weapons41.54300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.23-42.86%
Vehicle crime31.230.00%
Other theft20.92-66.67%
Robbery10.610.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3332.8743.48%
Shoplifting3010.14-18.92%
Anti-social behaviour109.22150.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.07133.33%
Other theft62.15-25.00%
Public order51.8466.67%
Drugs51.54400.00%
Bicycle theft31.5450.00%
Vehicle crime30.92-25.00%
Theft from the person20.920.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3726.7323.33%
Violence and sexual offences2311.37-20.69%
Other theft87.0733.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.46-69.23%
Vehicle crime41.23-63.64%
Public order31.23-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.92-70.00%
Bicycle theft20.92-33.33%
Other crime10.610.00%
Drugs10.31-50.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3038.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences299.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour138.910.00%
Public order123.990.00%
Vehicle crime113.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.380.00%
Other theft63.070.00%
Bicycle theft31.840.00%
Possession of weapons30.920.00%
Drugs20.920.00%
Robbery20.610.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 78 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
July 20247
June 20247
May 20246
April 20248
March 20246
February 20247
January 20242
December 20236
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 359 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202440
July 202451
June 202421
May 202415
April 202424
March 202435
February 202420
January 202429
December 202330
November 202337
October 202330

A total of 348 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202431
July 202428
June 202434
May 202431
April 202438
March 202431
February 202427
January 202418
December 202333
November 202323
October 202329

A total of 102 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202412
July 202414
June 202410
May 20246
April 20249
March 20246
February 20245
January 20249
December 202310
November 20234
October 202313

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 38 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
July 20245
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20246
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20245
December 20235
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20245
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20237
November 20233
October 202310

A total of 82 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20248
July 20248
June 20248
May 202413
April 20247
March 20247
February 20245
January 20245
December 20235
November 20233
October 202312

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 202311

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PO1 3FB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total20
    Shoplifting14
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Ordnance Row
    Total10
    Bicycle theft4
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Nightclub
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Victory Road
    Total8
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Aylward Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Old Star Place
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Nobbs Lane
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Robbery1
  • 9. St Georges Square
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Bishop Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 11. East Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Jupiter Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. College Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 14. Wickham Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Ferry Terminal
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Warblington Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Beehive Walk
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 18. Britain Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Sun Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 21. St George'S Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Margery'S Court
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 23. Union Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Three Tun Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Portland Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1