PO1 3JY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO1 3JY

PO1 3JY, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 55 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.06 per 1,000 population. This PO1 3JY 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 3JY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO1 3JY, encompassing approximately 4559 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (5.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)

PO1 3JY 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 3JY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.065.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.61100.00%
Shoplifting81.75-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour61.75-57.14%
Bicycle theft31.320.00%
Vehicle crime20.660.00%
Other theft20.440.00%
Burglary20.44100.00%
Public order20.44-60.00%
Drugs10.440.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.50-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour144.3955.56%
Shoplifting93.07-47.06%
Public order51.9725.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.100.00%
Other theft20.88-50.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2214.04-31.25%
Shoplifting174.8370.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.7328.57%
Public order41.97-42.86%
Other theft40.88100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.88-42.86%
Drugs20.880.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Burglary10.22-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3216.2314.29%
Shoplifting107.0242.86%
Public order72.1916.67%
Anti-social behaviour71.54-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson71.54600.00%
Vehicle crime41.54100.00%
Burglary30.880.00%
Other theft20.66100.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2813.1616.67%
Anti-social behaviour136.14225.00%
Shoplifting72.85133.33%
Public order61.54100.00%
Vehicle crime21.32100.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-66.67%
Other crime10.220.00%
Other theft10.22-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences249.6514.29%
Other theft55.26400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.10-42.86%
Public order30.880.00%
Shoplifting30.66-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson30.660.00%
Drugs10.66-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.530.00%
Shoplifting84.6114.29%
Anti-social behaviour71.7516.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.54-25.00%
Public order30.660.00%
Drugs20.660.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Other theft10.22-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.8775.00%
Shoplifting74.6175.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.5450.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.32100.00%
Public order30.8850.00%
Other theft20.660.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.46-42.86%
Shoplifting42.63100.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.88-50.00%
Public order20.88-33.33%
Drugs20.44-33.33%
Robbery20.440.00%
Other theft20.440.00%
Vehicle crime20.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.44-75.00%
Burglary10.44-50.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.3123.53%
Anti-social behaviour84.61-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson81.7560.00%
Drugs31.750.00%
Public order30.660.00%
Shoplifting20.66-50.00%
Burglary20.44100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.43-29.17%
Anti-social behaviour93.73-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.97-37.50%
Shoplifting41.10-42.86%
Public order30.88-75.00%
Other theft20.66100.00%
Bicycle theft10.44-66.67%
Burglary10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2416.23-11.11%
Public order125.26100.00%
Anti-social behaviour122.63500.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.63300.00%
Shoplifting71.7516.67%
Vehicle crime51.540.00%
Bicycle theft31.10200.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%
Other theft10.22-66.67%
Robbery10.220.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2711.410.00%
Public order65.920.00%
Shoplifting61.320.00%
Other theft31.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.660.00%
Burglary20.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 20244
June 20247
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20238
November 20235
October 20238
September 20232

A total of 92 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.08 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
September 20236

A total of 290 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202420
July 202422
June 202432
May 202428
April 202424
March 202421
February 202421
January 202412
December 202321
November 202317
October 202324
September 202327

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
October 20235

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20245
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 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
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 101 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.77 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202414
July 20249
June 20247
May 202413
April 20244
March 20247
February 20246
January 20244
December 20238
November 20239
October 202312
September 20232

A total of 59 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20244
June 20247
May 20246
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 202312
September 20236

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PO1 3JY 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. Parking Area
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 12. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Margery'S Court
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 14. Union Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Three Tun Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Portland Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. York Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. King William Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1