PO3 5XX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO3 5XX

PO3 5XX, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 56 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 46.79 per 1,000 population. This PO3 5XX 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 5XX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO3 5XX, encompassing approximately 1196 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PO3 5XX area, explore the PO3 5XX 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 (71.43% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Drugs: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)

PO3 5XX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sutton Close with total crimes: 51
  • Latimer Court with total crimes: 2
  • Hilsea with total crimes: 1

PO3 5XX 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 offences2446.7971.43%
Criminal damage and arson820.05-33.33%
Drugs86.6833.33%
Public order66.68-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.010.00%
Other crime21.670.00%
Shoplifting21.670.00%
Vehicle crime21.670.00%
Burglary11.670.00%
Robbery10.840.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1435.93-17.65%
Criminal damage and arson1211.70300.00%
Public order810.03-11.11%
Drugs66.6820.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.010.00%
Possession of weapons11.67-50.00%

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 offences1737.60-37.04%
Public order914.2050.00%
Drugs57.52-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson34.1850.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.51100.00%
Other theft21.670.00%
Possession of weapons21.67100.00%
Vehicle crime21.670.00%
Burglary11.670.00%
Bicycle theft10.840.00%
Shoplifting10.840.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2738.4422.73%
Drugs722.5616.67%
Public order65.8550.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.01-75.00%
Vehicle crime21.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.840.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2239.27-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson818.380.00%
Drugs66.680.00%
Public order45.01-33.33%
Other theft33.34200.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.51-83.33%
Other crime10.840.00%
Robbery10.840.00%
Theft from the person10.840.00%

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 offences3051.8187.50%
Criminal damage and arson825.0714.29%
Anti-social behaviour66.6850.00%
Drugs65.0120.00%
Public order65.01100.00%
Bicycle theft15.010.00%
Theft from the person10.840.00%
Other theft10.840.00%
Other crime10.84-50.00%
Shoplifting10.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.840.00%

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 offences1630.92-15.79%
Criminal damage and arson713.37250.00%
Drugs55.8566.67%
Anti-social behaviour44.180.00%
Public order33.34200.00%
Other crime22.510.00%

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 offences1928.4126.67%
Anti-social behaviour415.880.00%
Drugs33.34-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.51-60.00%
Shoplifting21.670.00%
Other theft11.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.840.00%
Public order10.84-50.00%
Robbery10.840.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1525.9036.36%
Drugs612.53-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson55.01-50.00%
Public order24.18-71.43%
Shoplifting21.670.00%
Burglary11.670.00%

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 offences1134.26-35.29%
Criminal damage and arson109.1966.67%
Drugs98.3680.00%
Public order77.52133.33%
Robbery25.850.00%
Other theft11.670.00%
Burglary10.840.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1730.9230.77%
Criminal damage and arson614.20-33.33%
Drugs55.01-28.57%
Public order34.18-40.00%
Burglary12.510.00%
Other crime10.840.00%
Possession of weapons10.840.00%
Shoplifting10.840.00%
Other theft10.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.840.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1334.2685.71%
Criminal damage and arson910.8650.00%
Drugs77.520.00%
Public order55.85-28.57%
Vehicle crime44.180.00%
Shoplifting13.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.84-50.00%
Robbery10.840.00%

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
Drugs725.070.00%
Public order75.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences75.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.010.00%
Other theft11.670.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

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 20243
June 20242
May 20248
April 20248
March 20247
February 20242
January 20245
December 202310
November 20236
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 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 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 20242
November 20231

A total of 67 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 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 20243
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 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231
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 202414
July 202417
June 202427
May 202422
April 202430
March 202416
February 202419
January 202415
December 202311
November 202317
October 202313
September 20237

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
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 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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 5XX 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. Latimer Court
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Hilsea
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Anchorage Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Sywell Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1