PO3 5XR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO3 5XR

PO3 5XR, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 60 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 80.63 per 1,000 population. This PO3 5XR 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 5XR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO3 5XR, encompassing approximately 744 residents.

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

PO3 5XR 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
  • Latimer Court with total crimes: 2

PO3 5XR 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 offences2480.6360.00%
Criminal damage and arson832.25-33.33%
Drugs810.7533.33%
Public order610.75-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour48.06100.00%
Shoplifting35.38200.00%
Other crime24.030.00%
Vehicle crime22.690.00%
Other theft12.690.00%
Burglary11.340.00%
Robbery11.340.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1560.47-11.76%
Criminal damage and arson1220.16500.00%
Public order816.13-11.11%
Drugs610.7520.00%
Anti-social behaviour28.06-33.33%
Shoplifting12.69-75.00%
Possession of weapons11.34-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1764.50-34.62%
Public order922.8450.00%
Drugs512.09-28.57%
Shoplifting46.72300.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.38200.00%
Vehicle crime24.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.690.00%
Other theft22.690.00%
Possession of weapons22.69100.00%
Burglary12.690.00%
Bicycle theft11.340.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2661.8123.81%
Drugs734.9416.67%
Public order69.4150.00%
Criminal damage and arson28.06-75.00%
Vehicle crime22.69100.00%
Shoplifting12.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.340.00%
Possession of weapons11.340.00%

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 offences2164.50-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson828.220.00%
Drugs610.750.00%
Public order48.06-33.33%
Other theft35.38200.00%
Shoplifting14.03-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.34-83.33%
Other crime11.340.00%
Robbery11.340.00%
Theft from the person11.340.00%

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 offences3083.3287.50%
Criminal damage and arson840.3114.29%
Anti-social behaviour610.7550.00%
Drugs68.0620.00%
Public order68.0650.00%
Shoplifting28.06100.00%
Bicycle theft12.690.00%
Theft from the person11.340.00%
Other theft11.340.00%
Other crime11.340.00%

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 offences1651.06-15.79%
Criminal damage and arson721.50250.00%
Drugs59.4166.67%
Public order46.72300.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.380.00%
Shoplifting15.38-66.67%
Other crime11.340.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1949.7235.71%
Anti-social behaviour425.53300.00%
Shoplifting35.3850.00%
Drugs34.03-50.00%
Other theft24.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.69-60.00%
Vehicle crime12.690.00%
Possession of weapons11.340.00%
Public order11.34-50.00%
Robbery11.340.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1443.0027.27%
Drugs618.81-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson58.06-50.00%
Public order26.72-71.43%
Shoplifting22.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.690.00%
Vehicle crime11.340.00%
Burglary11.340.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1157.78-38.89%
Criminal damage and arson1014.7842.86%
Drugs913.4480.00%
Public order712.09133.33%
Other theft29.41100.00%
Robbery22.690.00%
Vehicle crime12.690.00%
Burglary11.340.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1853.7528.57%
Criminal damage and arson724.19-22.22%
Drugs59.41-28.57%
Public order36.72-40.00%
Vehicle crime14.03-75.00%
Burglary11.340.00%
Other crime11.340.00%
Possession of weapons11.340.00%
Shoplifting11.340.00%
Other theft11.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.340.00%

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 offences1456.44100.00%
Criminal damage and arson918.8150.00%
Drugs712.090.00%
Public order59.41-28.57%
Vehicle crime46.720.00%
Shoplifting15.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.34-50.00%
Robbery11.340.00%

In September 2023, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs740.310.00%
Public order79.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences79.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson69.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour28.060.00%
Other theft12.690.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20246
March 20244
February 20244
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20243
April 20241
February 20242
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 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
November 20231

A total of 86 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 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 20242
May 20248
April 20248
March 20247
February 20242
January 20245
December 202310
November 20237
October 20239
September 20236

A total of 80 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 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 20246
March 20245
February 20243
January 20246
December 20239
November 20235
October 20237
September 20237

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 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 20241
November 20231

A total of 68 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 20249
June 20246
May 20244
April 20246
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20237
November 20233
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 232 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.85 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202415
July 202417
June 202426
May 202421
April 202430
March 202416
February 202419
January 202414
December 202311
November 202318
October 202314
September 20237

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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
April 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 5XR 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. Latimer Court
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Hilsea
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Anchorage Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Sywell Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1