PO1 3NW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO1 3NW

PO1 3NW, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 46 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.78 per 1,000 population. This PO1 3NW 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 3NW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO1 3NW, encompassing approximately 3111 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (18.75% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)

PO1 3NW 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 3NW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.7818.75%
Shoplifting86.11-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson72.57133.33%
Anti-social behaviour52.25-58.33%
Vehicle crime21.610.00%
Burglary20.64100.00%
Public order20.64-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.640.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.786.67%
Anti-social behaviour125.14140.00%
Shoplifting93.86-47.06%
Criminal damage and arson32.8950.00%
Public order30.96200.00%
Burglary10.960.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1714.1470.00%
Violence and sexual offences155.46-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour54.82-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.61-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%
Burglary10.32-66.67%
Other theft10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Public order10.32-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2418.0020.00%
Shoplifting107.7142.86%
Anti-social behaviour63.21-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson51.930.00%
Public order41.6133.33%
Vehicle crime31.29200.00%
Burglary30.960.00%
Possession of weapons10.960.00%

In May 2024, 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 offences2013.8233.33%
Anti-social behaviour116.43266.67%
Shoplifting73.54133.33%
Public order32.25200.00%
Other crime10.960.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.960.00%
Other theft44.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.290.00%
Shoplifting30.96-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson30.960.00%
Public order10.96-50.00%
Drugs10.32-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.570.00%
Shoplifting84.8214.29%
Criminal damage and arson32.5750.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.96-25.00%
Public order20.96-33.33%
Drugs20.640.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.9350.00%
Shoplifting74.8275.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.250.00%
Public order31.2950.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.960.00%
Other theft10.64-50.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.28-33.33%
Shoplifting43.21100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.29-33.33%
Public order21.290.00%
Drugs20.640.00%
Robbery20.640.00%
Other theft20.640.00%
Vehicle crime20.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.64-75.00%
Burglary10.64-50.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.8936.36%
Criminal damage and arson84.8260.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.57-25.00%
Drugs21.930.00%
Shoplifting20.64-50.00%
Burglary20.640.00%
Public order20.64-33.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.28-38.89%
Anti-social behaviour83.54-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.57-16.67%
Shoplifting41.61-42.86%
Public order31.29-66.67%
Other crime10.960.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1818.32-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour105.78900.00%
Public order93.21350.00%
Shoplifting72.8916.67%
Criminal damage and arson62.25200.00%
Vehicle crime31.930.00%
Bicycle theft20.960.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.210.00%
Shoplifting66.430.00%
Other theft31.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.960.00%
Public order20.640.00%
Drugs10.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20242
June 20245
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20238
November 20235
October 20236
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 213 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202416
July 202415
June 202424
May 202420
April 202415
March 202415
February 202415
January 202410
December 202315
November 202311
October 202318
September 202320

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
October 20233

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 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
September 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
October 20232

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.85 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20239
September 20232

A total of 78 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202412
July 20245
June 20246
May 202411
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 20244
December 20236
November 20238
October 202310
September 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 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20244
February 20241
January 20242
September 20233

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 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 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 3NW 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. North Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 6. Queen Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Bishop Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Beck Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 9. Bonfire Corner
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 11. Union Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. York Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. King William Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1