BENHAM DRIVE, PO3 5QW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO3 5QW

BENHAM DRIVE, PO3 5QW, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.05 per 1,000 population. This PO3 5QW 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 5QW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO3 5QW, encompassing approximately 1360 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (18.18% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Bicycle theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PO3 5QW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Farmside Gardens with total crimes: 4
  • Wesley Grove with total crimes: 4
  • Feltons Place with total crimes: 3

BENHAM DRIVE, PO3 5QW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1322.0518.18%
Anti-social behaviour49.550.00%
Bicycle theft32.940.00%
Public order32.2050.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.2050.00%
Other crime22.200.00%
Other theft11.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1117.6457.14%
Anti-social behaviour48.08100.00%
Public order22.94100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.47-50.00%
Other crime21.470.00%
Burglary11.470.00%
Other theft10.730.00%
Drugs10.73-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.96-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson45.14300.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.94-33.33%
Drugs21.470.00%
Other theft11.47-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%
Theft from the person10.730.00%
Public order10.73-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences916.900.00%
Other theft56.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.670.00%
Public order22.20-33.33%
Bicycle theft11.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.73-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.73-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.730.00%

In May 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 offences915.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.61-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.20-40.00%
Public order32.2050.00%
Vehicle crime22.20-50.00%
Shoplifting11.470.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences924.99-47.06%
Criminal damage and arson56.6125.00%
Vehicle crime43.67300.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.9433.33%
Other theft32.94200.00%
Bicycle theft22.200.00%
Public order21.47-60.00%
Burglary21.47100.00%
Shoplifting11.470.00%
Robbery10.730.00%
Drugs10.73-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1727.1930.77%
Public order512.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.67300.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.9450.00%
Possession of weapons22.200.00%
Drugs21.47100.00%
Vehicle crime11.47-66.67%
Burglary10.730.00%
Other crime10.730.00%
Other theft10.73-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1318.3744.44%
Other theft39.55200.00%
Vehicle crime32.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.200.00%
Shoplifting11.470.00%
Burglary10.73-50.00%
Drugs10.73-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.730.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.9650.00%
Vehicle crime36.61-25.00%
Drugs32.20200.00%
Burglary22.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.470.00%
Other theft10.73-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences614.70-14.29%
Vehicle crime44.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.940.00%
Burglary22.20100.00%
Other theft21.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.47-75.00%
Public order10.730.00%
Drugs10.730.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.02-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson45.140.00%
Other theft22.940.00%
Public order11.47-66.67%
Burglary10.730.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.960.00%
Public order38.820.00%
Vehicle crime12.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.730.00%
Burglary10.730.00%
Shoplifting10.730.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
April 20242

A total of 122 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202411
July 20247
June 20249
May 20249
April 20249
March 202417
February 202413
January 20249
December 20236
November 20237
October 202312

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20245
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20245
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20234
October 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
March 20241

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
December 20233

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20242
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Farmside Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Wesley Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Feltons Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 4. St Barbara Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Doyle Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 6. Gatcombe Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Amberley Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Sparrowhawk Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 9. Parsons Close
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 10. De Lisle Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Elmwood Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Southwood Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Oldgate Gardens
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Merrivale Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Hilsea
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Woodpecker Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Merlin Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1