PO1 3PY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO1 3PY

PO1 3PY, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.31 per 1,000 population. This PO1 3PY 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 3PY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO1 3PY, encompassing approximately 1310 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PO1 3PY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Old Star Place with total crimes: 4
  • Bonfire Corner with total crimes: 3

PO1 3PY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting818.31-11.11%
Violence and sexual offences56.10-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.820.00%
Other theft32.2950.00%
Vehicle crime22.290.00%
Bicycle theft11.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.760.00%
Public order10.760.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1019.8442.86%
Shoplifting97.63-47.06%
Other theft26.870.00%
Possession of weapons11.530.00%
Public order10.760.00%
Burglary10.760.00%
Robbery10.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.76-50.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1724.4270.00%
Violence and sexual offences712.97-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour25.34-50.00%
Other theft21.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.53-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.760.00%
Drugs10.760.00%
Burglary10.760.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1021.3766.67%
Violence and sexual offences87.63-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour46.10100.00%
Public order23.05-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.53100.00%
Other theft21.530.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1219.0871.43%
Shoplifting69.16100.00%
Public order34.58200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.29100.00%
Drugs11.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.760.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.6816.67%
Shoplifting35.34-62.50%
Public order12.29-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.76-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.760.00%
Drugs10.760.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting816.0214.29%
Violence and sexual offences66.10-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour34.58200.00%
Public order22.290.00%
Other theft11.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.76-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting715.2675.00%
Violence and sexual offences75.3440.00%
Public order25.34100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.530.00%
Other theft11.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.760.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.39-37.50%
Shoplifting43.82100.00%
Public order13.050.00%
Burglary10.760.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.45100.00%
Shoplifting26.10-50.00%
Other theft11.530.00%
Drugs10.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.76-50.00%
Public order10.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.76-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences410.68-50.00%
Shoplifting43.05-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson33.05200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.29-50.00%
Public order11.53-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences820.600.00%
Shoplifting76.1016.67%
Anti-social behaviour45.340.00%
Public order33.0550.00%
Vehicle crime12.290.00%
Other theft10.760.00%
Theft from the person10.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.76-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.760.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences816.790.00%
Shoplifting66.100.00%
Public order24.580.00%
Bicycle theft21.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.530.00%
Theft from the person11.530.00%
Other theft10.760.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 95 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.31 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202410
July 20247
June 20248
May 202412
April 20247
March 20246
February 20247
January 20245
December 20238
November 20234
October 20238
September 20238

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 91 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 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 20246
April 20243
March 20248
February 20247
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
September 20232

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
October 20231

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total10
    Shoplifting8
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Old Star Place
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Bonfire Corner
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Wickham Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 6. Scott Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Union Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1