PO1 3JT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO1 3JT

PO1 3JT, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 55 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.46 per 1,000 population. This PO1 3JT 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 3JT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO1 3JT, encompassing approximately 3341 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (4.55% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)

PO1 3JT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Cumberland Street with total crimes: 6
  • Aylward Street with total crimes: 5

PO1 3JT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2316.464.55%
Criminal damage and arson86.88166.67%
Shoplifting82.39-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour52.39-61.54%
Other theft31.5050.00%
Vehicle crime20.900.00%
Bicycle theft20.600.00%
Burglary20.60100.00%
Public order20.60-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2217.3615.79%
Anti-social behaviour136.5862.50%
Shoplifting93.89-47.06%
Public order62.69100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.800.00%
Other theft20.90-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1917.36-26.92%
Shoplifting175.6970.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.090.00%
Other theft42.39100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.20-40.00%
Public order30.90-40.00%
Drugs20.900.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%
Burglary10.30-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2619.150.00%
Shoplifting107.7842.86%
Anti-social behaviour82.99-38.46%
Public order52.3925.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.50400.00%
Vehicle crime31.5050.00%
Burglary30.900.00%
Other theft20.900.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2616.4618.18%
Anti-social behaviour137.78333.33%
Shoplifting73.89133.33%
Public order42.09100.00%
Vehicle crime21.20100.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-66.67%
Other crime10.300.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.6722.22%
Other theft46.58100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.20-50.00%
Shoplifting30.90-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson30.900.00%
Public order20.90-33.33%
Drugs10.60-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.47-10.00%
Shoplifting85.3914.29%
Anti-social behaviour62.3920.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.800.00%
Public order30.90-25.00%
Other theft20.90100.00%
Drugs20.600.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.5733.33%
Shoplifting75.9975.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.0925.00%
Public order41.50100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.2050.00%
Other theft10.90-50.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.07-25.00%
Shoplifting44.49100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.20-50.00%
Public order21.20-33.33%
Drugs20.600.00%
Robbery20.600.00%
Other theft20.60100.00%
Vehicle crime20.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.60-75.00%
Burglary10.60-50.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.7733.33%
Anti-social behaviour85.99-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.3933.33%
Public order32.390.00%
Drugs20.900.00%
Shoplifting20.60-50.00%
Burglary20.600.00%
Other theft10.600.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.67-31.82%
Anti-social behaviour104.49-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson62.99-14.29%
Shoplifting41.80-42.86%
Public order31.20-72.73%
Other crime10.900.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2221.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour136.580.00%
Public order113.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.290.00%
Shoplifting72.090.00%
Vehicle crime52.090.00%
Bicycle theft21.500.00%
Other theft10.600.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 248 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202422
July 202419
June 202426
May 202426
April 202422
March 202418
February 202420
January 202415
December 202320
November 202315
October 202322

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
July 20243
June 20245
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20238
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 86 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
July 202417
June 202410
May 20247
April 20243
March 20248
February 20247
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
October 20235

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
October 20232

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20243
June 20245
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 202311

A total of 96 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202413
July 20248
June 20248
May 202413
April 20243
March 20246
February 20245
January 20244
December 20238
November 202310
October 202313

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
October 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
December 20232

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total10
    Shoplifting8
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Cumberland Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Aylward Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. St James'S Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. Old Star Place
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. North Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 7. Queen Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bishop Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 9. Beck Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 10. Bonfire Corner
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 11. Wickham Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Parking Area
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 13. Scott Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Union Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Portland Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. York Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. King William Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1