KING WILLIAM STREET, PO1 3JJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO1 3JJ

KING WILLIAM STREET, PO1 3JJ, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 76 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.61 per 1,000 population. This PO1 3JJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PO1 postcode area, which has experienced 685 crimes and a crime rate of 21.23 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PO1 3JJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO1 3JJ, encompassing approximately 3875 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (-17.86% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (19) incidents (-20.83% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (33.33% increase)

PO1 3JJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 21
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Prince George Street with total crimes: 6

KING WILLIAM STREET, PO1 3JJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2319.61-17.86%
Shoplifting195.93-20.83%
Anti-social behaviour164.9033.33%
Public order74.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.81-20.00%
Other theft21.03-60.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2822.45-20.00%
Shoplifting247.23118.18%
Anti-social behaviour126.1933.33%
Public order73.10-12.50%
Other theft51.8125.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.29-28.57%
Drugs31.290.00%
Other crime10.770.00%
Possession of weapons10.26-50.00%
Burglary10.26-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3521.689.38%
Shoplifting119.0322.22%
Anti-social behaviour92.84-40.00%
Public order82.32-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.06600.00%
Other theft41.81300.00%
Vehicle crime41.0333.33%
Burglary31.030.00%
Possession of weapons20.77100.00%
Other crime10.520.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3219.093.23%
Anti-social behaviour158.26114.29%
Public order103.87100.00%
Shoplifting92.5812.50%
Vehicle crime32.32200.00%
Drugs10.770.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-66.67%
Other crime10.260.00%
Other theft10.26-80.00%

In April 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 offences3115.7419.23%
Shoplifting88.00-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour72.06-12.50%
Public order51.810.00%
Other theft51.29150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.290.00%
Drugs10.77-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2615.2213.04%
Shoplifting96.7128.57%
Anti-social behaviour82.3233.33%
Public order52.0625.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.29-40.00%
Other theft20.77-50.00%
Drugs20.52100.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2313.6815.00%
Shoplifting75.9340.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.5566.67%
Other theft41.29100.00%
Public order41.03100.00%
Theft from the person11.030.00%
Drugs10.26-50.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.87-31.03%
Anti-social behaviour65.16-40.00%
Shoplifting51.5566.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.29-62.50%
Public order20.77-33.33%
Drugs20.52-33.33%
Robbery20.520.00%
Other theft20.520.00%
Vehicle crime20.520.00%
Burglary10.52-66.67%
Other crime10.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2916.5145.00%
Anti-social behaviour107.48-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson82.5833.33%
Burglary32.06200.00%
Drugs30.770.00%
Shoplifting30.77-40.00%
Public order30.77-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.77100.00%
Other theft20.52-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.68-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour115.16-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson62.84-25.00%
Shoplifting51.55-44.44%
Public order41.29-69.23%
Other theft31.030.00%
Vehicle crime10.77-85.71%
Bicycle theft10.26-75.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2823.74-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour157.23650.00%
Public order133.8762.50%
Shoplifting93.3528.57%
Criminal damage and arson82.32300.00%
Vehicle crime72.060.00%
Bicycle theft41.8133.33%
Other theft31.030.00%
Possession of weapons20.77100.00%
Robbery20.520.00%
Theft from the person10.520.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3015.480.00%
Public order87.740.00%
Shoplifting72.060.00%
Bicycle theft31.810.00%
Other theft30.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.770.00%
Burglary20.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.520.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 76 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20247
June 20248
May 202410
April 20245
March 20245
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 202313
September 20238

A total of 117 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202416
July 202412
June 20249
May 202415
April 20247
March 20248
February 20246
January 20246
December 202310
November 202311
October 202315
September 20232

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 325 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202423
July 202428
June 202435
May 202432
April 202431
March 202426
February 202423
January 202420
December 202329
November 202320
October 202328
September 202330

A total of 116 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202419
July 202424
June 202411
May 20249
April 20248
March 20249
February 20247
January 20245
December 20233
November 20235
October 20239
September 20237

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20245
June 20247
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20245
January 20243
December 20238
November 20236
October 20238
September 20232

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20245
June 20244
May 20241
April 20245
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
September 20231

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20237

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total21
    Shoplifting13
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total6
    Shoplifting6
  • 3. Prince George Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Aylward Street
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Beck Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Wickham Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 7. Bishop Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Old Star Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Cumberland Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Beneficial Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Bonfire Corner
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. St Georges Square
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. College Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Margery'S Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. College Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Hawke Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. North Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Cross Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Queen Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Kent Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Curzon Howe Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 24. St James'S Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1