PO3 5XQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO3 5XQ

PO3 5XQ, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.24 per 1,000 population. This PO3 5XQ 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 5XQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO3 5XQ, encompassing approximately 1423 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PO3 5XQ area, explore the PO3 5XQ Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the PO3 5XQ area, visit the PO3 5XQ House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PO3 5XQ 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
  • St Barbara Way with total crimes: 2

PO3 5XQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.2416.67%
Criminal damage and arson34.920.00%
Public order22.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.41-33.33%
Other theft11.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.700.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.84100.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.2250.00%
Public order22.11100.00%
Other crime21.410.00%
Drugs11.41-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences39.14-25.00%
Other theft22.11-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.41100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.410.00%
Drugs21.410.00%
Vehicle crime11.410.00%
Public order10.700.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.84-33.33%
Other theft32.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.11100.00%
Bicycle theft11.410.00%
Public order10.70-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.70-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.70-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.540.00%
Public order34.2250.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.110.00%
Vehicle crime21.410.00%
Shoplifting11.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.70-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences613.35-50.00%
Bicycle theft24.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.41100.00%
Other theft21.41100.00%
Public order21.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.41-33.33%
Shoplifting11.410.00%
Burglary10.700.00%
Drugs10.70-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.46300.00%
Anti-social behaviour38.4350.00%
Drugs22.110.00%
Public order21.410.00%
Vehicle crime11.41-50.00%
Other theft10.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.03-40.00%
Vehicle crime22.11100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.410.00%
Shoplifting11.410.00%
Other theft10.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.730.00%
Drugs23.51100.00%
Vehicle crime11.41-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%
Other theft10.70-50.00%
Burglary10.70-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.8466.67%
Burglary23.51100.00%
Vehicle crime21.410.00%
Other theft21.41100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.410.00%
Public order10.700.00%
Drugs10.700.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson46.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.810.00%
Other theft12.110.00%
Burglary10.700.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.22-75.00%
Public order12.11-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%
Shoplifting10.700.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1217.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour48.430.00%
Burglary42.810.00%
Public order32.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.110.00%
Bicycle theft10.700.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 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 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 75 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20243
June 20244
May 20246
April 20246
March 202412
February 20243
January 20245
December 20235
November 20233
October 20233
September 202312

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20242
September 20231

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 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
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PO3 5XQ 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. St Barbara Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Sparrowhawk Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 5. De Lisle Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hilsea
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Woodpecker Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Merlin Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1