BRITAIN STREET, PO1 3RD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO1 3RD

BRITAIN STREET, PO1 3RD, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 120 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.55 per 1,000 population. This PO1 3RD 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 3RD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO1 3RD, encompassing approximately 5322 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PO1 3RD area, explore the PO1 3RD Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the PO1 3RD area, visit the PO1 3RD House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (27) incidents (-32.50% decrease)
  • Bicycle theft: (13) incidents (18.18% increase)

PO1 3RD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 20
  • St Michael'S Road with total crimes: 11
  • Ordnance Row with total crimes: 10

BRITAIN STREET, PO1 3RD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3522.55-12.50%
Shoplifting276.58-32.50%
Bicycle theft135.0718.18%
Other theft122.4471.43%
Criminal damage and arson122.2533.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.25-64.71%
Public order51.13-44.44%
Burglary30.940.00%
Possession of weapons20.56100.00%
Vehicle crime20.38100.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Theft from the person10.19-50.00%
Drugs10.190.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4026.87-11.11%
Shoplifting407.52-21.57%
Anti-social behaviour177.5241.67%
Bicycle theft113.19120.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.0780.00%
Public order91.69-10.00%
Other theft71.69-30.00%
Burglary31.3250.00%
Theft from the person20.56100.00%
Drugs10.38-83.33%
Other crime10.19-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.19-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.19-50.00%
Robbery10.190.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5129.31155.00%
Violence and sexual offences459.58-6.25%
Anti-social behaviour128.45-7.69%
Public order102.250.00%
Other theft101.8825.00%
Drugs61.88200.00%
Bicycle theft51.13400.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.94-44.44%
Other crime40.94300.00%
Vehicle crime20.75-50.00%
Burglary20.38-71.43%
Possession of weapons20.38-33.33%
Theft from the person10.38-50.00%
Robbery10.190.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4824.0511.63%
Shoplifting209.0233.33%
Anti-social behaviour133.76-7.14%
Public order102.44-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson91.88200.00%
Other theft81.6914.29%
Burglary71.500.00%
Vehicle crime41.320.00%
Possession of weapons30.750.00%
Drugs20.56-50.00%
Theft from the person20.38100.00%
Bicycle theft10.38-66.67%
Other crime10.190.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4321.42-17.31%
Public order168.08100.00%
Shoplifting153.01-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour142.8227.27%
Other theft72.63-30.00%
Vehicle crime41.32300.00%
Drugs40.7533.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.75-57.14%
Possession of weapons30.560.00%
Bicycle theft30.560.00%
Theft from the person10.560.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5223.1123.81%
Shoplifting259.77-26.47%
Anti-social behaviour114.7037.50%
Other theft102.0742.86%
Public order81.88-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson71.5040.00%
Bicycle theft31.32200.00%
Drugs30.5650.00%
Other crime10.56-50.00%
Theft from the person10.19-75.00%
Burglary10.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.19-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4222.3613.51%
Shoplifting347.8970.00%
Public order96.3928.57%
Anti-social behaviour81.6914.29%
Other theft71.50-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson51.320.00%
Theft from the person40.94300.00%
Vehicle crime20.75100.00%
Other crime20.380.00%
Drugs20.38-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Burglary10.19-50.00%
Robbery10.190.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3718.0432.14%
Shoplifting206.95-31.03%
Other theft93.76200.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.69-12.50%
Public order71.3275.00%
Drugs61.32200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.130.00%
Burglary20.94100.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.19-75.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2917.47-3.33%
Violence and sexual offences285.45-45.10%
Anti-social behaviour85.26-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson51.50-44.44%
Possession of weapons40.94300.00%
Vehicle crime40.750.00%
Public order40.75-33.33%
Other theft30.75-66.67%
Bicycle theft30.560.00%
Robbery20.560.00%
Drugs20.38-71.43%
Burglary10.38-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5125.7475.86%
Shoplifting309.58-18.92%
Anti-social behaviour115.6410.00%
Other theft92.0712.50%
Criminal damage and arson91.69200.00%
Drugs71.69600.00%
Public order61.3220.00%
Vehicle crime41.13-55.56%
Bicycle theft30.750.00%
Burglary30.560.00%
Theft from the person20.560.00%
Other crime10.38-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3721.0423.33%
Violence and sexual offences296.95-29.27%
Anti-social behaviour105.45-37.50%
Vehicle crime91.88-18.18%
Other theft81.69-27.27%
Public order51.50-76.19%
Other crime30.94200.00%
Bicycle theft30.56-40.00%
Burglary30.56200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.56-75.00%
Robbery10.56-66.67%
Drugs10.19-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4129.87-4.65%
Shoplifting307.700.00%
Public order215.6410.53%
Anti-social behaviour163.95433.33%
Criminal damage and arson123.01300.00%
Other theft112.2557.14%
Vehicle crime112.07175.00%
Bicycle theft52.0725.00%
Drugs30.9450.00%
Possession of weapons30.56200.00%
Robbery30.560.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Burglary10.19-66.67%
Theft from the person10.190.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4322.550.00%
Shoplifting308.080.00%
Public order195.640.00%
Other theft73.570.00%
Vehicle crime41.320.00%
Bicycle theft40.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.750.00%
Burglary30.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.560.00%
Drugs20.560.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 108 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.31 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20247
July 202410
June 20248
May 20247
April 202410
March 20247
February 20249
January 20243
December 20239
November 20238
October 202311
September 20237

A total of 22 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 388 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.85 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202440
July 202451
June 202420
May 202415
April 202425
March 202434
February 202420
January 202429
December 202330
November 202337
October 202330
September 202330

A total of 534 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 41.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202440
July 202445
June 202448
May 202443
April 202452
March 202442
February 202437
January 202428
December 202351
November 202329
October 202341
September 202343

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 55 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202411
July 20245
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 87 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20249
July 20245
June 20249
May 20243
April 20247
March 20245
February 20245
January 20245
December 20239
November 20233
October 202312
September 20233

A total of 129 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 202410
June 202410
May 202416
April 20248
March 20249
February 20247
January 20244
December 20236
November 20235
October 202321
September 202319

A total of 17 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 40 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20246
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20246
January 20242
December 20237
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 136 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.46 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202417
July 202412
June 202413
May 202414
April 202411
March 20248
February 20247
January 20248
December 202311
November 202310
October 202316
September 20233

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20247
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20239
October 202311
September 20234

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total20
    Shoplifting14
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. St Michael'S Road
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Ordnance Row
    Total10
    Bicycle theft4
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Nightclub
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Victory Road
    Total8
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total6
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Aylward Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. St James'S Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 9. Old Star Place
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Nobbs Lane
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Robbery1
  • 11. Cambridge Road
    Total3
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft1
  • 12. St Georges Square
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. North Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 14. Queen Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Bishop Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 16. Beck Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 17. King Richard 1 Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Jupiter Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 19. College Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 20. Wickham Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Warblington Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Beehive Walk
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 23. Hampshire Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Britain Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Sun Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 27. St George'S Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Margery'S Court
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 29. Union Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Three Tun Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1