PO3 5PJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO3 5PJ

PO3 5PJ, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 54 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 40.35 per 1,000 population. This PO3 5PJ 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 5PJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO3 5PJ, encompassing approximately 1338 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PO3 5PJ area, explore the PO3 5PJ 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 (71.43% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Drugs: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)

PO3 5PJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sutton Close with total crimes: 51
  • Latimer Court with total crimes: 2
  • Sywell Crescent with total crimes: 1

PO3 5PJ 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 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2440.3571.43%
Criminal damage and arson817.94-33.33%
Drugs85.9860.00%
Public order65.980.00%
Other crime24.480.00%
Shoplifting21.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.49-50.00%
Burglary10.750.00%
Robbery10.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1429.89-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson1210.46500.00%
Public order68.97-25.00%
Drugs54.4866.67%
Anti-social behaviour23.740.00%
Possession of weapons11.49-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1829.89-28.00%
Public order813.4533.33%
Drugs35.98-57.14%
Vehicle crime32.2450.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.24-33.33%
Possession of weapons21.49100.00%
Burglary11.490.00%
Bicycle theft10.750.00%
Other theft10.750.00%
Shoplifting10.750.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2532.8819.05%
Drugs718.6816.67%
Public order65.2350.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.48-62.50%
Vehicle crime22.240.00%
Possession of weapons11.490.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2133.63-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson815.690.00%
Drugs65.9820.00%
Public order44.48-33.33%
Other theft22.99100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.49-75.00%
Other crime10.750.00%
Robbery10.750.00%
Theft from the person10.750.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3043.3487.50%
Criminal damage and arson822.4214.29%
Public order65.98100.00%
Drugs54.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.7433.33%
Theft from the person12.990.00%
Other theft10.750.00%
Other crime10.75-50.00%
Shoplifting10.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1626.90-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson711.96250.00%
Drugs55.2366.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.740.00%
Public order32.24200.00%
Other crime22.240.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2025.4133.33%
Anti-social behaviour314.950.00%
Drugs32.24-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.24-60.00%
Shoplifting21.490.00%
Other theft11.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%
Public order10.75-50.00%
Robbery10.750.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1523.1750.00%
Drugs611.21-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.48-50.00%
Public order23.74-71.43%
Shoplifting21.490.00%
Burglary11.490.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1028.4066.67%
Violence and sexual offences107.47-41.18%
Drugs87.4760.00%
Public order75.98133.33%
Robbery25.230.00%
Burglary11.490.00%

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 offences1725.4121.43%
Criminal damage and arson612.70-33.33%
Drugs54.48-28.57%
Public order33.74-40.00%
Other crime12.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%
Shoplifting10.750.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1429.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson910.460.00%
Drugs76.730.00%
Public order55.230.00%
Vehicle crime33.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.240.00%
Robbery10.750.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 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

A total of 80 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202412
July 20242
June 20243
May 20248
April 20248
March 20247
February 20242
January 20245
December 202310
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 68 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 20243
June 20247
May 20246
April 20245
March 20245
February 20243
January 20246
December 20238
November 20235
October 20237

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

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
November 20231

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20248
June 20246
May 20244
April 20246
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 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 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

A total of 224 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202414
July 202418
June 202425
May 202421
April 202430
March 202416
February 202420
January 202415
December 202310
November 202317
October 202314

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242
April 20241
October 20233

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 1 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

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241

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 5PJ 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. Latimer Court
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Sywell Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1