PARSONS CLOSE, PO3 5LW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO3 5LW

PARSONS CLOSE, PO3 5LW, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.62 per 1,000 population. This PO3 5LW 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 5LW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO3 5LW, encompassing approximately 1381 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PO3 5LW area, explore the PO3 5LW 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 (22.22% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

PO3 5LW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rampart Gardens with total crimes: 8
  • Farmside Gardens with total crimes: 4
  • Feltons Place with total crimes: 3

PARSONS CLOSE, PO3 5LW 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 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1124.6222.22%
Anti-social behaviour87.9660.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.79300.00%
Other theft32.90200.00%
Bicycle theft22.170.00%
Burglary11.45-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%
Drugs10.720.00%
Public order10.72-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%
Other crime10.72-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences915.9312.50%
Anti-social behaviour56.52400.00%
Burglary23.620.00%
Public order21.45100.00%
Other crime21.45-33.33%
Other theft11.45-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.72-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences818.10-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson55.79150.00%
Other crime33.620.00%
Burglary22.17100.00%
Other theft21.45-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.45-66.67%
Public order10.72-66.67%
Drugs10.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%
Theft from the person10.720.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences919.55-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour36.520.00%
Public order32.17-50.00%
Other theft32.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.17-33.33%
Burglary11.450.00%
Shoplifting10.720.00%
Theft from the person10.720.00%
Drugs10.720.00%
Bicycle theft10.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.72-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1121.7210.00%
Public order67.9650.00%
Other theft34.34-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.17-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson32.17-50.00%
Vehicle crime22.17-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.450.00%
Shoplifting10.720.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1028.24-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour77.2475.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.07200.00%
Public order44.34-42.86%
Other theft42.90300.00%
Vehicle crime32.900.00%
Burglary12.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%
Bicycle theft10.720.00%
Shoplifting10.720.00%
Robbery10.720.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1425.347.69%
Public order710.14600.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.07-20.00%
Vehicle crime32.90-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.170.00%
Drugs21.45100.00%
Possession of weapons11.450.00%
Other crime10.720.00%
Other theft10.720.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1321.0018.18%
Anti-social behaviour59.4125.00%
Vehicle crime43.62-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson22.900.00%
Public order11.450.00%
Other theft10.72-75.00%
Shoplifting10.720.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Drugs10.72-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1123.8957.14%
Vehicle crime77.96133.33%
Other theft45.07100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.90-20.00%
Robbery22.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.45-33.33%
Drugs21.450.00%
Burglary11.45-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences717.38-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour55.07400.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.62-25.00%
Vehicle crime32.170.00%
Other theft22.17100.00%
Burglary21.450.00%
Possession of weapons11.450.00%
Public order10.720.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.58-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.5233.33%
Anti-social behaviour12.90-90.91%
Other theft10.720.00%
Public order10.72-75.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1123.8922.22%
Violence and sexual offences107.96-33.33%
Public order47.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.900.00%
Burglary22.17-66.67%
Other crime11.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1525.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour910.860.00%
Burglary66.520.00%
Public order44.340.00%
Drugs12.900.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 137 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.54 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
July 20248
June 20249
May 202411
April 202410
March 202414
February 202413
January 202411
December 20237
November 20239
October 202310
September 202315

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 66 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20247
March 20244
February 20245
January 20244
December 20235
November 20231
October 202311
September 20239

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
September 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20246
April 20244
March 20247
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 20247
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 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
June 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Rampart Gardens
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Farmside Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Feltons Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 4. Fawley Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Arras Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Carronade Walk
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. St Barbara Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Sparrowhawk Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 9. Portswood Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Firgrove Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Cambrai Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Parsons Close
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 13. De Lisle Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Elmwood Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Oldgate Gardens
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 16. Woodpecker Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Merlin Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1