PORTLAND STREET, PO30 1QQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO30 1QQ

PORTLAND STREET, PO30 1QQ, Isle of Wight has recorded a total of 77 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.65 per 1,000 population. This PO30 1QQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PO30 postcode area, which has experienced 314 crimes and a crime rate of 10.19 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PO30 1QQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO30 1QQ, encompassing approximately 5257 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (3.85% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (120.00% increase)

PO30 1QQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Jamess Street with total crimes: 8
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7

PORTLAND STREET, PO30 1QQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2714.653.85%
Shoplifting165.14100.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.04120.00%
Public order82.0914.29%
Criminal damage and arson41.520.00%
Other crime30.76200.00%
Burglary30.57-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.570.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Drugs10.190.00%
Other theft10.19-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2612.368.33%
Shoplifting84.95-27.27%
Public order71.52-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour51.33-37.50%
Other theft50.95150.00%
Burglary40.95300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.76-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.76100.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Other crime10.190.00%
Drugs10.190.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2412.74-33.33%
Public order114.5737.50%
Shoplifting112.0937.50%
Anti-social behaviour82.09-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson61.52100.00%
Other theft21.140.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%
Drugs10.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.190.00%
Burglary10.190.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3614.2728.57%
Anti-social behaviour146.85-22.22%
Shoplifting82.6633.33%
Public order81.5233.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.52-57.14%
Other theft20.57-60.00%
Burglary10.38-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.190.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2816.3616.67%
Anti-social behaviour185.3363.64%
Criminal damage and arson73.4240.00%
Shoplifting61.33-40.00%
Public order61.14-40.00%
Other theft51.14400.00%
Drugs50.95150.00%
Burglary40.950.00%
Theft from the person20.760.00%
Possession of weapons20.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.19-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2412.93-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour114.5722.22%
Public order102.09-9.09%
Shoplifting101.90-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson51.90-44.44%
Drugs20.95100.00%
Vehicle crime20.380.00%
Possession of weapons20.38100.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Other theft10.190.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2714.0817.39%
Shoplifting135.141200.00%
Public order112.4783.33%
Criminal damage and arson92.09800.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.71-10.00%
Burglary11.71-50.00%
Drugs10.19-50.00%
Other crime10.190.00%
Other theft10.19-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.19-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.51-23.33%
Anti-social behaviour104.370.00%
Public order61.90-25.00%
Burglary21.140.00%
Other theft20.38-33.33%
Drugs20.380.00%
Possession of weapons20.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Shoplifting10.19-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.19-90.91%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3013.51-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson115.71120.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.0911.11%
Public order81.90-20.00%
Shoplifting31.52-50.00%
Other theft30.57-40.00%
Drugs20.57-77.78%
Burglary20.38-33.33%
Robbery10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.190.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4016.9366.67%
Public order107.6111.11%
Drugs91.90125.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.71-59.09%
Shoplifting61.71-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.14-72.22%
Other theft50.9566.67%
Burglary30.9550.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2418.07-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour224.57-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson184.18100.00%
Shoplifting103.42-65.52%
Public order91.90-25.00%
Drugs41.71-33.33%
Other theft30.7650.00%
Vehicle crime20.57-33.33%
Burglary20.38100.00%
Robbery10.380.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3223.780.00%
Shoplifting296.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour265.520.00%
Public order124.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.280.00%
Drugs61.710.00%
Vehicle crime31.140.00%
Other crime20.570.00%
Possession of weapons20.380.00%
Other theft20.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 153 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
July 20248
June 202414
May 202418
April 202411
March 20249
February 202410
January 202410
December 20239
November 202322
October 202326

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 106 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 202411
June 20248
May 20246
April 202410
March 202411
February 20246
January 20248
December 202310
November 20239
October 202312

A total of 341 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.42 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202426
July 202424
June 202436
May 202428
April 202424
March 202427
February 202423
January 202430
December 202340
November 202324
October 202332

A total of 82 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20246
June 20243
May 20247
April 20245
March 20249
February 20241
January 202411
December 20235
November 202318
October 20239

A total of 121 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20248
July 202411
June 20248
May 20246
April 202410
March 202413
February 20241
January 20243
December 20236
November 202310
October 202329

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20245
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20239
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PO30 1QQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. St Jamess Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total7
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Bus/Coach Station
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. West Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 6. Portland Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Mill Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Pyle Street
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Scarrots Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 10. Trafalgar Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Recreation Ground Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 12. Alderbury Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Dairy Crest Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 14. Hearn Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Caesars Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Cavendish Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Bignor Place
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Collingwood Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Carisbrooke Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Brooke Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 21. Lugley Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Foxes Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Drill Hall Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Bedford Row
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Laundry Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Trafalgar Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 28. Drake Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Melbourne Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Winston Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1