PO3 5BL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO3 5BL

PO3 5BL, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 35.90 per 1,000 population. This PO3 5BL 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 5BL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO3 5BL, encompassing approximately 417 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (233.33% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PO3 5BL Crime Hotspots

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

  • A2030 with total crimes: 12
  • Bilton Way with total crimes: 2
  • Anchorage Road with total crimes: 1

PO3 5BL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1035.90233.33%
Public order223.93100.00%
Vehicle crime14.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.390.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting39.570.00%
Public order17.180.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting321.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson27.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.79-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour14.790.00%
Public order12.390.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences311.9750.00%
Other theft17.180.00%
Vehicle crime12.390.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour216.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.79-50.00%
Other theft14.790.00%
Vehicle crime12.390.00%
Possession of weapons12.390.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences419.15300.00%
Public order29.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.790.00%
Burglary12.390.00%

In March 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime14.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.390.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour29.57100.00%
Other theft14.790.00%
Shoplifting12.390.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour114.360.00%
Other theft12.390.00%
Possession of weapons12.390.00%
Shoplifting12.390.00%
Public order12.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.390.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft14.79-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.39-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences419.15100.00%
Other theft29.570.00%
Vehicle crime14.79-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.39-50.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime223.93100.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.790.00%
Robbery14.790.00%
Other crime12.390.00%

In September 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime12.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
April 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20243
July 20243
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242
January 20241

A total of 21 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
February 20242
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. A2030
    Total12
    Shoplifting10
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Bilton Way
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Anchorage Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1