PO3 5PB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO3 5PB

PO3 5PB, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 58 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 53.76 per 1,000 population. This PO3 5PB 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 5PB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO3 5PB, encompassing approximately 1078 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Drugs: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)

PO3 5PB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sutton Close with total crimes: 51
  • Sparrowhawk Close with total crimes: 2
  • Latimer Court with total crimes: 2

PO3 5PB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2453.7650.00%
Criminal damage and arson1022.24-9.09%
Drugs89.2733.33%
Public order67.41-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour35.5650.00%
Other crime22.78100.00%
Shoplifting21.850.00%
Burglary11.850.00%
Robbery10.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.930.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1640.78-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson1114.83450.00%
Public order710.19-22.22%
Drugs66.4920.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.560.00%
Other crime11.850.00%
Possession of weapons10.93-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1840.78-30.77%
Public order916.6850.00%
Drugs58.34-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour24.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.850.00%
Other theft21.850.00%
Possession of weapons21.85100.00%
Burglary11.850.00%
Bicycle theft10.930.00%
Shoplifting10.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.93-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2642.6318.18%
Drugs724.1016.67%
Public order66.4950.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.56100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.85-75.00%
Vehicle crime21.850.00%
Possession of weapons11.850.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2242.63-29.03%
Criminal damage and arson820.390.00%
Drugs67.410.00%
Public order45.56-42.86%
Other theft23.71100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.85-80.00%
Other crime10.930.00%
Robbery10.930.00%
Theft from the person10.930.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3157.46106.67%
Criminal damage and arson828.730.00%
Public order77.41133.33%
Drugs66.4920.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.5625.00%
Bicycle theft14.630.00%
Theft from the person10.930.00%
Other theft10.930.00%
Other crime10.930.00%
Shoplifting10.930.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1532.44-21.05%
Criminal damage and arson813.90166.67%
Drugs57.4166.67%
Anti-social behaviour44.630.00%
Public order33.71200.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1932.4435.71%
Anti-social behaviour417.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.71-40.00%
Drugs32.78-50.00%
Shoplifting22.780.00%
Other theft11.850.00%
Possession of weapons10.930.00%
Public order10.93-50.00%
Robbery10.930.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1427.8027.27%
Drugs612.98-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson55.56-50.00%
Public order24.63-71.43%
Shoplifting21.850.00%
Burglary11.850.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1138.00-35.29%
Criminal damage and arson1010.1966.67%
Drugs99.2780.00%
Public order78.34133.33%
Robbery26.490.00%
Other theft11.850.00%
Burglary10.930.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1732.4430.77%
Criminal damage and arson615.76-33.33%
Drugs55.56-28.57%
Public order34.63-40.00%
Burglary12.780.00%
Other crime10.930.00%
Possession of weapons10.930.00%
Shoplifting10.930.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1336.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson912.050.00%
Drugs78.340.00%
Public order56.490.00%
Vehicle crime24.630.00%
Shoplifting11.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.930.00%
Robbery10.930.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20245
March 20244
February 20244
October 20231

A total of 82 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202411
July 20242
June 20242
May 20248
April 20248
March 20248
February 20243
January 20245
December 202310
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 226 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202416
July 202418
June 202426
May 202422
April 202431
March 202415
February 202419
January 202414
December 202311
November 202317
October 202313

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 73 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 20245
June 20247
May 20246
April 20246
March 20245
February 20243
January 20246
December 20239
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 60 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20249
June 20246
May 20244
April 20247
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20237
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
October 20232

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
February 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Sutton Close
    Total51
    Violence and sexual offences23
    Drugs8
    Criminal damage and arson7
    Public order6
    Other crime2
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Sparrowhawk Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 3. Latimer Court
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Hilsea
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Woodpecker Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Merlin Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1