MERLIN DRIVE, PO3 5QY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO3 5QY

MERLIN DRIVE, PO3 5QY, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.55 per 1,000 population. This PO3 5QY 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 5QY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO3 5QY, encompassing approximately 1443 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Bicycle theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

PO3 5QY 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

MERLIN DRIVE, PO3 5QY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences914.5512.50%
Bicycle theft36.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.08200.00%
Public order22.08-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.39-50.00%
Other theft11.390.00%
Other crime10.69-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.1760.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.54100.00%
Public order32.77200.00%
Other crime22.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.39-75.00%
Drugs10.69-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences512.47-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson43.46300.00%
Other theft22.77-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.390.00%
Drugs21.390.00%
Vehicle crime11.390.00%
Theft from the person10.690.00%
Public order10.69-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.170.00%
Other theft35.540.00%
Public order22.08-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.390.00%
Bicycle theft11.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.69-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.69-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.4733.33%
Public order35.5450.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.08-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.39-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.39-33.33%
Shoplifting11.390.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences618.02-53.85%
Anti-social behaviour44.1633.33%
Vehicle crime32.77200.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.08200.00%
Bicycle theft22.080.00%
Other theft21.39100.00%
Public order21.39-50.00%
Shoplifting11.390.00%
Robbery10.690.00%
Burglary10.690.00%
Drugs10.69-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1318.7162.50%
Public order49.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.7750.00%
Drugs22.08100.00%
Possession of weapons11.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.69-50.00%
Other crime10.690.00%
Other theft10.69-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.690.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.470.00%
Other theft25.54100.00%
Vehicle crime21.39-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.390.00%
Shoplifting11.390.00%
Burglary10.690.00%
Drugs10.69-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.690.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.0960.00%
Vehicle crime35.540.00%
Drugs22.08100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.390.00%
Other theft10.69-50.00%
Burglary10.69-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511.78-16.67%
Vehicle crime33.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.080.00%
Burglary21.39100.00%
Other theft21.39100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.39-75.00%
Public order10.690.00%
Drugs10.690.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.01-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson44.160.00%
Other theft12.770.00%
Public order10.69-50.00%
Burglary10.690.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.010.00%
Public order24.850.00%
Vehicle crime11.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%
Burglary10.690.00%
Shoplifting10.690.00%

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 91 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 20245
June 20248
May 20248
April 20246
March 202413
February 20248
January 20248
December 20235
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

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

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

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
March 20241

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
December 20232

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

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

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
October 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 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
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

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PO3 5QY 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. Sparrowhawk Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 6. Parsons Close
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 7. De Lisle Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Oldgate Gardens
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Hilsea
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Woodpecker Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Merlin Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1