PO3 5LZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO3 5LZ

PO3 5LZ, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.48 per 1,000 population. This PO3 5LZ 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 5LZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO3 5LZ, encompassing approximately 718 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

PO3 5LZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Burrfields Road with total crimes: 9
  • Moneyfield Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Paignton Avenue with total crimes: 1

PO3 5LZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting519.48-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson26.96-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.78-33.33%
Public order22.78100.00%
Other crime12.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.39-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.390.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting625.05-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson48.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences35.5750.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.170.00%
Bicycle theft12.780.00%
Public order11.390.00%
Vehicle crime11.390.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting719.48133.33%
Anti-social behaviour29.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.78-60.00%
Other theft12.780.00%
Burglary11.390.00%
Public order11.39-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences520.87-16.67%
Shoplifting36.96-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson24.17-33.33%
Public order22.78-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.780.00%
Other crime12.780.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting838.96-52.94%
Violence and sexual offences611.13-25.00%
Public order48.3533.33%
Criminal damage and arson35.57-25.00%
Other theft34.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.17-86.67%
Drugs12.780.00%
Bicycle theft11.390.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1768.18112.50%
Anti-social behaviour1523.66114.29%
Violence and sexual offences820.8733.33%
Criminal damage and arson411.130.00%
Public order35.570.00%
Burglary14.17-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.390.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting837.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour711.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences69.7450.00%
Robbery28.350.00%
Burglary22.780.00%
Vehicle crime12.780.00%
Theft from the person11.390.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting826.44300.00%
Public order511.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences46.96300.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.570.00%
Other crime11.390.00%

In January 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary215.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.78100.00%
Other theft22.780.00%
Shoplifting22.78-33.33%
Vehicle crime12.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.390.00%
Drugs11.390.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting313.920.00%
Public order24.17-50.00%
Theft from the person12.780.00%
Vehicle crime11.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.39-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.39-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order425.05300.00%
Violence and sexual offences45.5733.33%
Shoplifting35.5750.00%
Other theft24.17100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.78-66.67%
Bicycle theft22.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.78-66.67%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour623.6620.00%
Criminal damage and arson38.35200.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.170.00%
Shoplifting24.17-66.67%
Vehicle crime12.780.00%
Other theft11.390.00%
Public order11.390.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting622.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour58.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences36.960.00%
Vehicle crime14.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 78 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20247
June 20243
May 20248
April 202417
March 20248
February 20248
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 48 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20245
May 20246
April 20248
March 20246
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233
September 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
February 20241

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 202415
March 20247
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
February 20245
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
November 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20243
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Burrfields Road
    Total9
    Shoplifting4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Moneyfield Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Paignton Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Claybank Spur
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1