PO3 5LY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO3 5LY

PO3 5LY, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 89.66 per 1,000 population. This PO3 5LY 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 5LY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO3 5LY, encompassing approximately 167 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (233.33% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PO3 5LY Crime Hotspots

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

  • A2030 with total crimes: 12
  • Bilton Way with total crimes: 2
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 1

PO3 5LY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1089.66233.33%
Public order259.770.00%
Drugs111.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences15.980.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting317.930.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting347.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences217.93-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson111.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour15.980.00%
Public order15.980.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences329.8950.00%
Other theft117.930.00%
Vehicle crime15.980.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour111.950.00%
Vehicle crime15.980.00%
Possession of weapons15.980.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences235.86100.00%
Public order211.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.950.00%
Burglary15.980.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences15.980.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour223.91100.00%
Other theft111.950.00%
Shoplifting15.980.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour135.860.00%
Other theft15.980.00%
Possession of weapons15.980.00%
Shoplifting15.980.00%
Public order15.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences15.980.00%

In December 2023, Possession of weapons recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Possession of weapons117.930.00%
Other theft15.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences15.98-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences441.84100.00%
Other theft123.910.00%
Vehicle crime15.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.98-50.00%

In October 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson247.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour211.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences211.950.00%
Robbery111.950.00%
Other crime15.980.00%

In September 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime15.980.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20243
July 20243
February 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
April 20242
January 20241

A total of 19 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
February 20242
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. A2030
    Total12
    Shoplifting10
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Bilton Way
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Drugs1