PO3 5NS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO3 5NS

PO3 5NS, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.24 per 1,000 population. This PO3 5NS 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 5NS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO3 5NS, encompassing approximately 742 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PO3 5NS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wembley Grove with total crimes: 11
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 4
  • Old College Walk with total crimes: 3

PO3 5NS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1224.249.09%
Public order216.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.690.00%
Possession of weapons11.350.00%
Burglary11.35-50.00%
Robbery11.350.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1129.6283.33%
Anti-social behaviour214.810.00%
Burglary22.69100.00%
Drugs22.69100.00%
Other theft22.690.00%
Public order22.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.69-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences628.27-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson58.08400.00%
Possession of weapons26.73100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.69-33.33%
Public order22.690.00%
Burglary12.69-50.00%
Drugs11.350.00%
Vehicle crime11.35-50.00%
Other crime11.350.00%

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 offences929.62-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour312.120.00%
Burglary24.040.00%
Public order22.690.00%
Vehicle crime22.69100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.69-50.00%
Other theft11.350.00%
Other crime11.350.00%
Possession of weapons11.350.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1532.3136.36%
Burglary220.20100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.690.00%
Public order22.69100.00%
Other theft12.690.00%
Bicycle theft11.350.00%
Vehicle crime11.350.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1126.9383.33%
Anti-social behaviour314.8150.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.04100.00%
Burglary12.690.00%
Other crime11.350.00%
Possession of weapons11.350.00%
Public order11.350.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences616.1650.00%
Other theft28.08100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.69100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.69-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.35-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences417.50-78.95%
Criminal damage and arson25.390.00%
Vehicle crime22.690.00%
Drugs12.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.350.00%
Burglary11.35-50.00%
Other theft11.35-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.350.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1939.05375.00%
Criminal damage and arson225.580.00%
Other theft22.69-33.33%
Vehicle crime22.690.00%
Burglary22.690.00%
Public order22.69-60.00%

In December 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order520.20400.00%
Violence and sexual offences46.73-42.86%
Other theft35.3950.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.04100.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.690.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences717.50-46.15%
Other theft29.420.00%
Burglary12.69-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.35-50.00%
Drugs11.350.00%
Public order11.35-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1332.310.00%
Public order317.500.00%
Burglary24.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.690.00%
Robbery12.690.00%
Vehicle crime11.350.00%
Other crime11.350.00%
Possession of weapons11.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20245
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 117 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202411
July 20246
June 20249
May 202415
April 202411
March 20246
February 20244
January 202419
December 20234
November 20237
October 202313

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
October 20231

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft 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 5NS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Wembley Grove
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 2. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 3. Old College Walk
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1