DEVON ROAD, PO3 5ET Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO3 5ET

DEVON ROAD, PO3 5ET, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.53 per 1,000 population. This PO3 5ET 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 5ET crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO3 5ET, encompassing approximately 1993 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

PO3 5ET Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Devon Road with total crimes: 4
  • Wesley Grove with total crimes: 4

DEVON ROAD, PO3 5ET Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.53300.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.0150.00%
Shoplifting21.51-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.00100.00%
Burglary21.000.00%
Public order21.00100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.000.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Other theft10.50-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft47.0233.33%
Shoplifting32.01-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.51-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.50-80.00%
Drugs10.50-50.00%
Public order10.50-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences512.040.00%
Shoplifting42.5133.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.01300.00%
Other theft32.010.00%
Public order21.51100.00%
Drugs21.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.00-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.51200.00%
Shoplifting31.5150.00%
Burglary11.510.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.5266.67%
Vehicle crime32.510.00%
Shoplifting21.51100.00%
Other crime21.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.00-66.67%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour59.5366.67%
Violence and sexual offences32.51-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson31.51200.00%
Drugs21.510.00%
Other theft11.000.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%
Public order10.500.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.51200.00%
Public order11.510.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.5375.00%
Other theft33.510.00%
Vehicle crime21.51100.00%
Burglary11.00-50.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.02-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.0150.00%
Burglary21.510.00%
Vehicle crime11.000.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.02-58.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.510.00%
Other theft21.000.00%
Vehicle crime11.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-66.67%
Drugs10.500.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.03140.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.51100.00%
Shoplifting11.000.00%
Vehicle crime10.50-66.67%
Burglary10.500.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.020.00%
Vehicle crime32.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.510.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 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

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 63 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20245
June 20245
May 20245
April 20243
March 20247
February 20247
January 20244
December 20235
November 202312
October 20235

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
April 20245
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20243
April 20241
February 20243
December 20232

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
April 20242
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 5ET postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Devon Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Wesley Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Lovett Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 5. St Swithun'S Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Aylen Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Gatcombe Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Hilsea
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1