PO3 5AL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO3 5AL

PO3 5AL, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.83 per 1,000 population. This PO3 5AL 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 5AL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO3 5AL, encompassing approximately 4598 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-5.88% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (-78.95% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

PO3 5AL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Seafield Road with total crimes: 4
  • Whitworth Road with total crimes: 3
  • Northgate Avenue with total crimes: 3

PO3 5AL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.83-5.88%
Shoplifting43.48-78.95%
Vehicle crime30.8750.00%
Public order30.65-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.6550.00%
Other theft30.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.65100.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Other crime10.22-50.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1912.61137.50%
Violence and sexual offences174.13-26.09%
Public order63.7020.00%
Other theft31.30-25.00%
Possession of weapons30.65200.00%
Drugs20.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.43-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.43100.00%
Other crime20.43100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2312.394.55%
Shoplifting85.00100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.74-16.67%
Public order51.09-16.67%
Other theft41.09300.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.87100.00%
Robbery30.870.00%
Drugs20.65-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.43-50.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.22-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.87-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson64.78200.00%
Public order61.3020.00%
Shoplifting41.30-55.56%
Drugs30.87200.00%
Possession of weapons20.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.43-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.43100.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Other theft10.22-75.00%
Other crime10.22-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2612.1818.18%
Shoplifting95.65-67.86%
Anti-social behaviour51.9666.67%
Public order51.0966.67%
Other theft41.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.87-75.00%
Other crime20.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-75.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Drugs10.22-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2816.96250.00%
Violence and sexual offences226.09-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson84.780.00%
Vehicle crime41.74-42.86%
Other theft40.87100.00%
Public order30.87-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.65-25.00%
Other crime20.650.00%
Drugs20.43-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

In March 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 offences2612.1813.04%
Shoplifting85.65166.67%
Vehicle crime71.74250.00%
Public order41.52300.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.870.00%
Drugs30.870.00%
Other theft20.65100.00%
Burglary20.430.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.7921.05%
Criminal damage and arson55.00400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.09-20.00%
Drugs30.87200.00%
Shoplifting30.65-70.00%
Burglary20.65-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.43-66.67%
Other theft10.43-80.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Public order10.22-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.39-13.64%
Shoplifting104.130.00%
Vehicle crime62.17100.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.3025.00%
Other theft51.09150.00%
Public order41.0933.33%
Burglary30.870.00%
Drugs10.650.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.1369.23%
Criminal damage and arson54.78400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.09-20.00%
Public order30.87-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.65200.00%
Other theft20.65-60.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.13-31.58%
Shoplifting92.830.00%
Public order61.9620.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.3025.00%
Other theft51.090.00%
Burglary21.09100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-85.71%
Vehicle crime10.22-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.530.00%
Shoplifting94.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.960.00%
Public order51.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.090.00%
Drugs30.870.00%
Vehicle crime30.650.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20247
February 20242
January 20246
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 248 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202417
July 202423
June 202422
May 202426
April 202422
March 202426
February 202423
January 202419
December 202322
November 202313
October 202319

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 51 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20245
June 20246
May 20245
April 20243
March 20244
February 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20245
June 20246
May 20242
April 20248
February 20245
January 20241
December 20235
November 20231
October 20237

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244
June 20241
May 20244
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20235

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243
March 20244
February 20244
January 20245
December 20234
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 111 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202419
July 20248
June 20244
May 20249
April 202428
March 20248
February 20243
January 202410
November 20239
October 20239

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 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231

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 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
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Seafield Road
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Public order1
  • 2. Whitworth Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Northgate Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Westbourne Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Paulsgrove Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. New Road East
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Dover Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Collis Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Kendal Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Bosham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Preston Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Bedhampton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Tennyson Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Carnarvon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Aylesbury Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Stapleton Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Ripley Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Cobden Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Eastbourne Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Paignton Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 22. Tokio Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1