PO3 5RX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO3 5RX

PO3 5RX, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 67 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 43.29 per 1,000 population. This PO3 5RX 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 5RX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO3 5RX, encompassing approximately 1547 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (38.89% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)

PO3 5RX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sutton Close with total crimes: 51
  • Devon Road with total crimes: 4
  • Wesley Grove with total crimes: 4

PO3 5RX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2543.2938.89%
Criminal damage and arson916.15-25.00%
Public order85.8214.29%
Drugs85.1733.33%
Anti-social behaviour55.1725.00%
Other crime33.23200.00%
Shoplifting31.94200.00%
Burglary31.940.00%
Other theft11.94-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.650.00%
Robbery10.650.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1834.25-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson1211.63500.00%
Public order77.75-30.00%
Drugs64.5220.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.880.00%
Other theft32.58-25.00%
Shoplifting11.94-75.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.65-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2136.19-27.59%
Public order1013.5742.86%
Drugs56.46-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour43.23100.00%
Other theft42.580.00%
Shoplifting42.58300.00%
Vehicle crime22.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.29-33.33%
Possession of weapons21.29100.00%
Other crime11.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.650.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2933.6011.54%
Public order718.7475.00%
Drugs74.5216.67%
Criminal damage and arson34.52-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.940.00%
Vehicle crime21.290.00%
Shoplifting11.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2634.89-3.70%
Criminal damage and arson916.80-18.18%
Drugs65.82-14.29%
Public order43.88-33.33%
Other crime32.58200.00%
Vehicle crime21.940.00%
Shoplifting11.29-50.00%
Other theft10.650.00%
Robbery10.650.00%
Theft from the person10.650.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2740.7150.00%
Criminal damage and arson1117.4537.50%
Anti-social behaviour77.1140.00%
Drugs74.5240.00%
Public order64.52100.00%
Shoplifting23.88100.00%
Burglary11.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.650.00%
Other crime10.650.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1825.85-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson811.63100.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.17400.00%
Drugs53.2325.00%
Public order33.23200.00%
Shoplifting11.94-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2025.2011.11%
Drugs412.92-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.580.00%
Shoplifting32.5850.00%
Other theft21.940.00%
Vehicle crime21.29100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.29-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%
Public order10.65-50.00%
Robbery10.650.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1824.5520.00%
Drugs611.63-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson43.88-63.64%
Anti-social behaviour32.5850.00%
Burglary21.94100.00%
Public order21.29-71.43%
Shoplifting21.290.00%
Vehicle crime11.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1532.31-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson119.6937.50%
Drugs97.1180.00%
Public order75.82133.33%
Anti-social behaviour24.520.00%
Other theft21.290.00%
Robbery21.290.00%
Vehicle crime11.290.00%
Burglary10.650.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2531.0278.57%
Criminal damage and arson816.1514.29%
Drugs55.17-28.57%
Public order33.23-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.940.00%
Vehicle crime11.29-50.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%
Shoplifting10.650.00%

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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1425.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson79.050.00%
Drugs74.520.00%
Public order54.520.00%
Vehicle crime23.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.290.00%
Shoplifting11.290.00%
Robbery10.650.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20244
June 20242
April 20247
March 20245
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
May 20241
February 20242
December 20232

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 63 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 202410
June 20247
May 20244
April 20246
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20237
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 256 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202418
July 202421
June 202429
May 202426
April 202427
March 202418
February 202420
January 202418
December 202315
November 202325
October 202314

A total of 88 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202412
July 20242
June 20243
May 20249
April 202411
March 20248
February 20244
January 20244
December 202311
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 75 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 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 20247
March 20245
February 20244
January 20246
December 20239
November 20235
October 20237

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 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 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 1 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PO3 5RX 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. Devon Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Wesley Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Lovett Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 5. Sparrowhawk Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 6. Aylen Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Gatcombe Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Hilsea
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Woodpecker Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1