WESLEY GROVE, PO3 5ER Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO3 5ER

WESLEY GROVE, PO3 5ER, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.48 per 1,000 population. This PO3 5ER 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 5ER crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO3 5ER, encompassing approximately 1941 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

PO3 5ER Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Domum Road with total crimes: 4
  • Devon Road with total crimes: 4

WESLEY GROVE, PO3 5ER Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1116.4837.50%
Anti-social behaviour45.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.0650.00%
Other theft31.55-40.00%
Shoplifting21.55-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.03100.00%
Burglary21.030.00%
Public order21.03100.00%
Drugs11.030.00%
Other crime10.52-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.91-20.00%
Other theft54.12150.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.58-20.00%
Shoplifting32.06-25.00%
Other crime21.55100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.030.00%
Public order11.030.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%
Drugs10.52-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.9411.11%
Anti-social behaviour55.15150.00%
Shoplifting42.5833.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.06-33.33%
Other theft21.03-33.33%
Drugs21.03100.00%
Bicycle theft11.030.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Public order10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.88-18.18%
Other theft34.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.5550.00%
Shoplifting31.5550.00%
Possession of weapons21.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.030.00%
Burglary11.030.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Public order10.520.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.820.00%
Vehicle crime45.67100.00%
Shoplifting22.06100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.03-66.67%
Other crime21.030.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1117.51-31.25%
Criminal damage and arson65.67100.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.0950.00%
Vehicle crime23.090.00%
Public order21.030.00%
Drugs21.030.00%
Other theft11.030.00%
Theft from the person10.520.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.9123.08%
Anti-social behaviour48.24300.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.0650.00%
Public order21.550.00%
Other theft11.03-66.67%
Shoplifting10.520.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.3685.71%
Other theft36.700.00%
Vehicle crime21.55100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.030.00%
Burglary11.03-66.67%
Drugs10.520.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.52-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.21-22.22%
Burglary33.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.55-25.00%
Vehicle crime11.55-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.82-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.64100.00%
Vehicle crime32.06200.00%
Other theft21.55100.00%
Public order11.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.52-66.67%
Drugs10.520.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.36114.29%
Criminal damage and arson37.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.550.00%
Other theft11.030.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.52-75.00%
Burglary10.520.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.24-12.50%
Vehicle crime43.61300.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.06-33.33%
Drugs11.030.00%
Public order10.52-66.67%
Shoplifting10.520.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.120.00%
Public order31.550.00%
Burglary21.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.030.00%
Shoplifting11.030.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 135 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20248
July 202410
June 20249
May 202411
April 202411
March 202416
February 202413
January 20247
December 20239
November 202315
October 20237
September 20238

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20244
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20242
June 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20245
June 20242
April 20246
March 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20243
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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
April 20241
September 20231

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Domum Road
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Devon Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Wesley Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. Amberley Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Madeira Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Lovett Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 8. Sparrowhawk Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 9. Merrivale Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. St Swithun'S Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Copnor Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Aylen Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Gatcombe Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Hilsea
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Woodpecker Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1