PO1 3PX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO1 3PX

PO1 3PX, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 73 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 40.93 per 1,000 population. This PO1 3PX 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 3PX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO1 3PX, encompassing approximately 1783 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Shoplifting: (31) incidents (-13.89% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (11.76% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)

PO1 3PX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 21
  • Victory Road with total crimes: 18
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6

PO1 3PX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3140.93-13.89%
Violence and sexual offences1917.3811.76%
Public order610.6550.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.3666.67%
Bicycle theft32.800.00%
Other theft31.68-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson21.68-50.00%
Theft from the person11.120.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Robbery10.560.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3642.61140.00%
Violence and sexual offences1720.1913.33%
Other theft79.5375.00%
Public order43.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.2433.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.24-50.00%
Drugs21.68100.00%
Other crime11.120.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Burglary10.560.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1530.8466.67%
Violence and sexual offences158.41-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour68.4120.00%
Public order43.36-60.00%
Other theft42.2433.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.2450.00%
Theft from the person21.680.00%
Vehicle crime21.120.00%
Drugs11.12-50.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Burglary10.560.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2130.8450.00%
Public order1011.7766.67%
Shoplifting95.61-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour55.050.00%
Other theft32.8050.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.680.00%
Drugs21.12100.00%
Vehicle crime21.120.00%
Possession of weapons11.120.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1426.35-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences147.85-22.22%
Public order67.8550.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.360.00%
Other theft22.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.12-33.33%
Bicycle theft11.120.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Theft from the person10.56-66.67%
Drugs10.560.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1829.1663.64%
Shoplifting1610.096.67%
Anti-social behaviour58.97150.00%
Public order42.8033.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.240.00%
Theft from the person31.68200.00%
Other theft21.68-33.33%
Burglary11.120.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1523.5536.36%
Violence and sexual offences118.4137.50%
Drugs46.170.00%
Public order32.24200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.68200.00%
Other theft31.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.68100.00%
Theft from the person11.120.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1114.58-26.67%
Violence and sexual offences86.17-42.86%
Possession of weapons24.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.12-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.56-50.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Burglary10.560.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1525.79-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences148.4127.27%
Anti-social behaviour57.850.00%
Drugs42.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.24-50.00%
Other theft21.12-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.120.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%
Public order10.56-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2026.3525.00%
Violence and sexual offences1111.21-47.62%
Anti-social behaviour56.17-16.67%
Other theft42.8033.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.24-20.00%
Public order32.24-57.14%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2139.255.00%
Shoplifting1611.7733.33%
Public order78.97-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour63.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.36150.00%
Vehicle crime52.800.00%
Other theft32.80-25.00%
Bicycle theft21.680.00%
Robbery21.120.00%
Drugs11.120.00%
Theft from the person10.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2028.040.00%
Shoplifting1211.210.00%
Public order86.730.00%
Other theft44.490.00%
Burglary22.240.00%
Bicycle theft21.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 189 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202419
July 202417
June 202415
May 202421
April 202414
March 202418
February 202411
January 20248
December 202314
November 202311
October 202321
September 202320

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20247
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20244
June 20244
May 202410
April 20246
March 20244
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20237
September 20238

A total of 210 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202431
July 202436
June 202415
May 20249
April 202414
March 202416
February 202415
January 202411
December 202315
November 202320
October 202316
September 202312

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
June 20246
May 20245
April 20245
March 20245
February 20242
January 20241
December 20235
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
October 20232

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20244
December 20234
October 20231

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20235

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total21
    Shoplifting13
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Victory Road
    Total18
    Shoplifting12
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total6
    Shoplifting6
  • 4. Prince George Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. Wickham Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 6. Portsmouth Harbour (Station)
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 7. Old Star Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Beneficial Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Bonfire Corner
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. College Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Margery'S Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. College Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Hawke Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Cross Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Curzon Howe Road
    Total1
    Public order1