PO3 5FT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO3 5FT

PO3 5FT, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 64 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 53.33 per 1,000 population. This PO3 5FT 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 5FT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO3 5FT, encompassing approximately 1200 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (47.37% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PO3 5FT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sutton Close with total crimes: 51
  • Farmside Gardens with total crimes: 4
  • Wesley Grove with total crimes: 4

PO3 5FT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2853.3347.37%
Criminal damage and arson923.33-18.18%
Public order87.500.00%
Drugs86.6733.33%
Anti-social behaviour36.67-25.00%
Other crime22.50100.00%
Shoplifting21.670.00%
Other theft11.670.00%
Bicycle theft10.830.00%
Burglary10.830.00%
Robbery10.830.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1941.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson1115.83266.67%
Public order89.17-11.11%
Drugs66.6720.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.00100.00%
Other crime13.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.83-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1939.16-32.14%
Public order915.8328.57%
Drugs57.50-28.57%
Other theft34.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.5050.00%
Vehicle crime22.50-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.670.00%
Possession of weapons21.670.00%
Bicycle theft11.670.00%
Shoplifting10.830.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2845.837.69%
Public order723.330.00%
Drugs75.8316.67%
Other theft35.83200.00%
Vehicle crime32.5050.00%
Possession of weapons22.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.67100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.67-80.00%
Bicycle theft11.670.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2647.49-10.34%
Criminal damage and arson1021.6611.11%
Public order78.3316.67%
Drugs65.830.00%
Vehicle crime25.000.00%
Shoplifting11.67-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.83-80.00%
Other crime10.830.00%
Other theft10.83-50.00%
Robbery10.830.00%
Theft from the person10.830.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2952.4916.00%
Criminal damage and arson924.1612.50%
Drugs67.50-14.29%
Public order65.0050.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.000.00%
Bicycle theft24.170.00%
Other theft21.670.00%
Shoplifting21.670.00%
Burglary11.670.00%
Other crime10.830.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2541.6613.64%
Criminal damage and arson820.83166.67%
Drugs76.67133.33%
Anti-social behaviour55.83150.00%
Public order44.17300.00%
Vehicle crime13.33-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2232.5015.79%
Shoplifting318.3350.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.50-40.00%
Drugs32.50-57.14%
Vehicle crime22.50100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.670.00%
Other theft11.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.830.00%
Public order10.83-50.00%
Robbery10.830.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1932.5058.33%
Drugs715.83-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson55.83-50.00%
Burglary24.17100.00%
Public order21.67-71.43%
Shoplifting21.670.00%
Vehicle crime11.670.00%
Other theft10.83-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1236.66-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson1010.000.00%
Drugs98.3380.00%
Public order77.50133.33%
Other theft25.83100.00%
Robbery21.670.00%
Vehicle crime11.670.00%
Burglary10.830.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2035.8333.33%
Criminal damage and arson1016.6642.86%
Drugs58.33-28.57%
Public order34.17-50.00%
Other theft12.500.00%
Burglary10.830.00%
Other crime10.830.00%
Possession of weapons10.830.00%
Shoplifting10.830.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1532.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson712.500.00%
Drugs75.830.00%
Public order65.830.00%
Vehicle crime15.000.00%
Shoplifting10.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.830.00%
Robbery10.830.00%

Crime by Type

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

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

A total of 68 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
July 20249
June 20247
May 20247
April 20246
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20237
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 262 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202419
July 202419
June 202428
May 202426
April 202429
March 202425
February 202422
January 202419
December 202312
November 202320
October 202315

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20245
March 20245
February 20242
October 20231

A total of 87 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202411
July 20243
June 20242
May 202410
April 20249
March 20248
February 20243
January 20245
December 202310
November 202310
October 20237

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 76 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 20245
June 20247
May 20246
April 20246
March 20247
February 20243
January 20247
December 20239
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20243
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Sutton Close
    Total51
    Violence and sexual offences23
    Drugs8
    Criminal damage and arson7
    Public order6
    Other crime2
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Farmside Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Wesley Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Sparrowhawk Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 5. Hilsea
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Woodpecker Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Merlin Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1