PO3 5AD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO3 5AD

PO3 5AD, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.84 per 1,000 population. This PO3 5AD crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PO3 postcode area, which has experienced 218 crimes and a crime rate of 10.75 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PO3 5AD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO3 5AD, encompassing approximately 4822 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PO3 5AD area, explore the PO3 5AD Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

PO3 5AD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Whitworth Road with total crimes: 3
  • Northgate Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Chasewater Avenue with total crimes: 3

PO3 5AD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences186.8412.50%
Anti-social behaviour43.73100.00%
Other theft30.83200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.620.00%
Vehicle crime20.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Public order10.21-90.91%
Shoplifting10.21-80.00%
Other crime10.21-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.12-27.27%
Public order113.3257.14%
Shoplifting52.28400.00%
Other crime31.04200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.62-71.43%
Possession of weapons20.41100.00%
Vehicle crime20.41100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.41-50.00%
Other theft10.41-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.990.00%
Public order74.56-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson71.45250.00%
Other theft41.45100.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.8333.33%
Robbery30.830.00%
Drugs20.62100.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.21-75.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.5415.79%
Public order84.56166.67%
Shoplifting41.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.83-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson20.62100.00%
Other theft20.41-50.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.505.56%
Anti-social behaviour73.94250.00%
Other theft41.450.00%
Shoplifting40.83-84.00%
Public order30.83-50.00%
Theft from the person10.620.00%
Drugs10.21-50.00%
Other crime10.21-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-87.50%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2515.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences185.18-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson83.730.00%
Public order61.66100.00%
Vehicle crime41.24-33.33%
Other theft40.830.00%
Other crime20.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.410.00%
Drugs20.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences217.46-4.55%
Vehicle crime64.35100.00%
Public order31.2450.00%
Burglary20.620.00%
Drugs20.41-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.41-33.33%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences228.9222.22%
Vehicle crime34.56-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.62-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.62200.00%
Drugs30.6250.00%
Shoplifting30.620.00%
Burglary20.62-33.33%
Public order20.41-66.67%
Other theft10.41-66.67%
Other crime10.210.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.95-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour63.7320.00%
Vehicle crime61.24100.00%
Public order61.2420.00%
Burglary31.240.00%
Other theft30.6250.00%
Drugs20.620.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.2975.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.3525.00%
Public order51.0466.67%
Vehicle crime31.04200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.620.00%
Other theft20.62-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.01-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.4933.33%
Other theft40.830.00%
Public order30.83-40.00%
Burglary20.62100.00%
Drugs10.41-66.67%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Shoplifting10.21-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.880.00%
Public order53.110.00%
Shoplifting41.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.830.00%
Drugs30.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.620.00%
Theft from the person10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%
Burglary10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 224 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202416
July 202422
June 202422
May 202419
April 202418
March 202421
February 202422
January 202418
December 202321
November 202312
October 202315

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20247
June 20242
May 20241
April 20248
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
October 20234

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 60 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 202411
July 20247
June 20248
May 20243
April 20246
March 20243
February 20242
January 20246
December 20235
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20244
June 20243
May 20247
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20246
December 20235
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 48 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244
April 202425
February 20243
November 20231
October 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PO3 5AD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Whitworth Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Northgate Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Chasewater Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Westbourne Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. New Road East
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Douglas Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Dover Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Collis Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Kendal Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Bosham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Tennyson Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. New Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Carnarvon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Aylesbury Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. A288
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Stapleton Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Ripley Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Cobden Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Supermarket
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 20. Eastbourne Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Paignton Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1