QUEEN STREET, PO1 3HL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO1 3HL

QUEEN STREET, PO1 3HL, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 91 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.68 per 1,000 population. This PO1 3HL 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 3HL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO1 3HL, encompassing approximately 6200 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (16.13% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (-26.32% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (175.00% increase)

PO1 3HL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 11
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Willis Road with total crimes: 7

QUEEN STREET, PO1 3HL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3614.6816.13%
Shoplifting145.81-26.32%
Criminal damage and arson112.26175.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.77-52.94%
Public order71.29-46.15%
Bicycle theft41.13100.00%
Vehicle crime40.650.00%
Burglary30.6550.00%
Other theft20.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Drugs10.160.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3115.16-8.82%
Shoplifting195.00-13.64%
Anti-social behaviour173.0630.77%
Public order132.7444.44%
Criminal damage and arson42.100.00%
Bicycle theft20.650.00%
Robbery20.320.00%
Burglary20.32100.00%
Other theft20.32-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Other crime10.16-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3415.64-17.07%
Shoplifting225.4846.67%
Anti-social behaviour133.550.00%
Public order92.1012.50%
Drugs41.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.65-50.00%
Other crime30.65200.00%
Other theft30.4850.00%
Robbery20.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%
Burglary10.16-80.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4116.1336.67%
Shoplifting156.6136.36%
Anti-social behaviour132.428.33%
Public order82.10-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson81.29166.67%
Burglary51.29400.00%
Vehicle crime40.8133.33%
Bicycle theft20.650.00%
Other theft20.32-71.43%
Other crime10.32-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3013.39-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour124.8433.33%
Shoplifting111.9457.14%
Public order91.7712.50%
Other theft71.4516.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.13-40.00%
Drugs30.480.00%
Vehicle crime30.4850.00%
Other crime20.480.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%
Robbery10.160.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4013.5525.00%
Anti-social behaviour96.4528.57%
Public order81.4560.00%
Shoplifting71.29-53.33%
Other theft61.13200.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.9766.67%
Drugs30.8150.00%
Other crime20.480.00%
Vehicle crime20.32100.00%
Possession of weapons10.32-66.67%
Theft from the person10.160.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3211.93-15.79%
Shoplifting155.1625.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.42-30.00%
Public order51.13-28.57%
Possession of weapons30.8150.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.48-25.00%
Other theft20.48-71.43%
Other crime20.32100.00%
Drugs20.32-33.33%
Burglary10.32-75.00%
Robbery10.160.00%
Vehicle crime10.160.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3814.6822.58%
Shoplifting126.1350.00%
Anti-social behaviour101.9442.86%
Other theft71.6175.00%
Public order71.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.13-33.33%
Burglary40.65300.00%
Drugs30.6550.00%
Possession of weapons20.480.00%
Theft from the person20.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.16-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3111.93-6.06%
Shoplifting85.00166.67%
Anti-social behaviour71.29-22.22%
Public order71.1340.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.13-45.45%
Vehicle crime40.97300.00%
Other theft40.65100.00%
Drugs20.65-66.67%
Robbery20.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Burglary10.16-50.00%
Other crime10.160.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3312.1017.86%
Criminal damage and arson115.32120.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.77-18.18%
Drugs61.45500.00%
Public order50.97-44.44%
Shoplifting30.81-75.00%
Theft from the person20.480.00%
Other theft20.32-60.00%
Burglary20.32100.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.16-85.71%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2813.39-31.71%
Shoplifting124.5220.00%
Anti-social behaviour111.94-15.38%
Public order91.77-47.06%
Vehicle crime71.45-41.67%
Other theft51.13150.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.81-44.44%
Bicycle theft20.81-33.33%
Robbery10.32-50.00%
Drugs10.160.00%
Burglary10.160.00%
Other crime10.160.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4118.22-4.65%
Public order176.6121.43%
Anti-social behaviour132.7430.00%
Vehicle crime122.10100.00%
Shoplifting101.94-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson91.6150.00%
Bicycle theft31.4550.00%
Robbery20.480.00%
Other theft20.32-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.320.00%
Drugs10.32-66.67%
Burglary10.16-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4317.420.00%
Public order146.940.00%
Shoplifting122.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour101.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.610.00%
Vehicle crime60.970.00%
Other theft40.970.00%
Drugs30.650.00%
Bicycle theft20.480.00%
Possession of weapons20.320.00%
Robbery20.320.00%
Theft from the person20.320.00%
Burglary20.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 160 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.31 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202419
July 202422
June 202415
May 202411
April 20247
March 202415
February 202412
January 20248
December 20233
November 202312
October 202310
September 202312

A total of 458 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 35.23 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202431
July 202434
June 202441
May 202430
April 202440
March 202432
February 202438
January 202431
December 202333
November 202328
October 202341
September 202343

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
June 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 79 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20244
July 20244
June 20248
May 20243
April 20245
March 20243
February 20244
January 20246
December 202311
November 20235
October 20239
September 20236

A total of 139 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.69 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202417
July 202413
June 202413
May 202412
April 20249
March 20247
February 202410
January 20247
December 20239
November 202311
October 202313
September 202310

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 118 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202413
July 20249
June 20248
May 20249
April 20248
March 20245
February 20247
January 20247
December 20235
November 20239
October 202317
September 202314

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20237
October 202312
September 20236

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20247
April 20246
March 20242
February 20247
January 20244
December 20232
November 20235
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20236
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20242
December 20232
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order3
    Shoplifting2
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total10
    Shoplifting8
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Willis Road
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 4. Spring Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Cumberland Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Nightclub
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Aylward Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. St James'S Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 9. White Swan Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. St Georges Square
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. North Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 12. Queen Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Bishop Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 14. Beck Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 15. Bonfire Corner
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 16. King Richard 1 Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. College Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 18. Britain Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Sun Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 21. Margery'S Court
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 22. Union Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Three Tun Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Portland Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. York Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. King William Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1