PO3 5HL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO3 5HL

PO3 5HL, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.86 per 1,000 population. This PO3 5HL 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 5HL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO3 5HL, encompassing approximately 1399 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

PO3 5HL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Farmside Gardens with total crimes: 4
  • Feltons Place with total crimes: 3
  • Carronade Walk with total crimes: 2

PO3 5HL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 offences812.8614.29%
Anti-social behaviour35.72-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.14200.00%
Bicycle theft22.140.00%
Other theft11.430.00%
Public order10.71-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.57250.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.0033.33%
Public order32.8650.00%
Other theft12.14-66.67%
Burglary10.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.71-75.00%
Drugs10.71-50.00%
Other crime10.710.00%

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson413.57300.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.860.00%
Other theft32.140.00%
Public order22.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.43-71.43%
Drugs21.43100.00%
Other crime11.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%
Theft from the person10.710.00%

In June 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 offences715.0016.67%
Anti-social behaviour35.0050.00%
Other theft32.140.00%
Public order22.14-50.00%
Burglary11.430.00%
Drugs10.710.00%
Bicycle theft10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.71-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.71-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences612.15-14.29%
Public order44.29100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.86-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.43100.00%
Vehicle crime21.43-33.33%
Shoplifting11.430.00%

In April 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 offences717.15-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.000.00%
Vehicle crime32.1450.00%
Bicycle theft22.140.00%
Other theft21.43100.00%
Public order21.43-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%
Shoplifting10.710.00%
Robbery10.710.00%
Drugs10.71-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1420.00100.00%
Public order410.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.8650.00%
Vehicle crime22.14-33.33%
Drugs21.43100.00%
Possession of weapons11.430.00%
Other theft10.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.15-12.50%
Vehicle crime35.00-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.140.00%
Other theft11.430.00%
Shoplifting10.710.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Drugs10.71-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.1560.00%
Vehicle crime45.72100.00%
Drugs22.86100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.43-50.00%
Other theft10.71-50.00%
Burglary10.71-50.00%

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 offences512.1566.67%
Anti-social behaviour23.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.43-33.33%
Burglary21.43100.00%
Vehicle crime21.430.00%
Other theft21.43100.00%
Public order11.430.00%
Drugs10.710.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson36.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.14-57.14%
Other theft12.140.00%
Public order10.71-75.00%
Burglary10.710.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.72-46.15%
Public order45.0033.33%
Anti-social behaviour12.86-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%
Shoplifting10.710.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1319.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour49.290.00%
Burglary42.860.00%
Public order32.860.00%
Drugs12.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%
Bicycle theft10.710.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
December 20232
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 94 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.23 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 20242
June 20247
May 20246
April 20247
March 202414
February 20247
January 20248
December 20235
November 20233
October 20237
September 202313

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

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
April 20242
September 20231

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20234

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery 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 5HL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Farmside Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Feltons Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 3. Carronade Walk
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. St Barbara Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Sparrowhawk Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 6. Parsons Close
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 7. De Lisle Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Hilsea
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Woodpecker Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Merlin Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1