PO3 5AF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO3 5AF

PO3 5AF, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.52 per 1,000 population. This PO3 5AF 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 5AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO3 5AF, encompassing approximately 4085 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (35.71% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

PO3 5AF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Belgravia Road with total crimes: 5
  • Seafield Road with total crimes: 4
  • Whitworth Road with total crimes: 3

PO3 5AF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.5235.71%
Criminal damage and arson44.65100.00%
Public order40.98-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.9850.00%
Other theft30.730.00%
Vehicle crime30.7350.00%
Shoplifting30.73-80.00%
Other crime20.730.00%
Burglary20.490.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1512.73114.29%
Violence and sexual offences143.67-51.72%
Public order63.43100.00%
Drugs31.470.00%
Other theft30.73-25.00%
Possession of weapons30.7350.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.73-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.49-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.49100.00%
Other crime20.49100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2914.9352.63%
Shoplifting77.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.71-16.67%
Other theft41.22300.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.980.00%
Drugs30.980.00%
Public order30.73-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.730.00%
Robbery20.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.49-75.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.26-26.92%
Criminal damage and arson64.65200.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.470.00%
Vehicle crime40.98300.00%
Public order40.9833.33%
Drugs30.98200.00%
Possession of weapons20.73100.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Other theft10.24-80.00%
Other crime10.24-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2612.734.00%
Shoplifting76.36133.33%
Other theft51.71-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.220.00%
Public order30.98-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.73-77.78%
Other crime20.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-66.67%
Drugs10.24-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2514.93-13.79%
Criminal damage and arson96.12800.00%
Other theft62.20100.00%
Public order51.4725.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.2233.33%
Vehicle crime30.98-50.00%
Shoplifting30.73-62.50%
Other crime20.730.00%
Drugs20.49-50.00%
Burglary10.49-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2914.6938.10%
Shoplifting87.100.00%
Vehicle crime61.9650.00%
Drugs41.47100.00%
Public order40.98300.00%
Other theft30.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.73-50.00%
Burglary20.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.0316.67%
Anti-social behaviour65.1450.00%
Vehicle crime41.47-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.98300.00%
Burglary20.980.00%
Drugs20.49100.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Public order10.24-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.97-25.00%
Shoplifting104.410.00%
Vehicle crime62.45100.00%
Other theft51.47400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.2233.33%
Public order30.980.00%
Burglary20.730.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-83.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.5271.43%
Criminal damage and arson65.87500.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.47-40.00%
Public order30.73-66.67%
Vehicle crime30.73200.00%
Other theft10.73-66.67%
Drugs10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.52-30.00%
Public order93.4350.00%
Shoplifting82.2033.33%
Anti-social behaviour51.96150.00%
Other theft31.220.00%
Burglary20.73100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.99-4.76%
Shoplifting64.90500.00%
Public order61.47500.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.470.00%
Drugs31.22200.00%
Vehicle crime30.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.73100.00%
Burglary10.49-75.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.810.00%
Burglary45.140.00%
Vehicle crime30.980.00%
Shoplifting10.730.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 20244
March 20243
February 20246
January 20244
December 20233
November 20235
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20245
June 20246
May 20242
April 20249
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20236
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 279 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.46 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202414
July 202429
June 202419
May 202426
April 202425
March 202429
February 202421
January 202418
December 202324
November 202314
October 202320
September 202321

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244
June 20241
May 20245
April 20246
March 20243
January 20245
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20245
March 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20239
October 20236
September 20231

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 68 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202415
July 20247
May 20247
April 20243
March 20248
January 202410
November 20238
October 20236
September 20231

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Belgravia Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Seafield Road
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Public order1
  • 3. Whitworth Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Northgate Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Paddington Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Westbourne Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Paulsgrove Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. New Road East
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Dover Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Collis Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Kendal Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Supermarket
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Copythorn Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Bosham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Preston Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Bedhampton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Tennyson Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Carnarvon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Aylesbury Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Stapleton Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Cobden Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Eastbourne Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Paignton Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 25. Tokio Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1