PO3 6AQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO3 6AQ

PO3 6AQ, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.25 per 1,000 population. This PO3 6AQ 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 6AQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO3 6AQ, encompassing approximately 5525 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (44.44% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

PO3 6AQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Whitworth Road with total crimes: 3
  • Northgate Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Chasewater Avenue with total crimes: 3

PO3 6AQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.2544.44%
Anti-social behaviour42.35100.00%
Other theft30.72200.00%
Public order30.54-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.54-50.00%
Drugs20.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-75.00%
Shoplifting10.18-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order97.2450.00%
Violence and sexual offences91.63-55.00%
Shoplifting51.63400.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.90-42.86%
Vehicle crime40.72300.00%
Possession of weapons20.720.00%
Other crime20.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.36-71.43%
Burglary20.360.00%
Other theft10.36-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.2317.65%
Criminal damage and arson73.62600.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.27133.33%
Public order61.270.00%
Other theft31.09200.00%
Robbery20.540.00%
Drugs20.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%
Shoplifting10.18-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences175.97-5.56%
Public order63.08100.00%
Shoplifting41.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.72-57.14%
Other crime10.540.00%
Other theft10.18-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.180.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences186.7028.57%
Anti-social behaviour73.26133.33%
Shoplifting41.27-84.00%
Other theft30.7250.00%
Public order30.54-50.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2511.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences144.5216.67%
Public order62.53100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.09400.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.9050.00%
Other theft20.540.00%
Drugs20.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.18-80.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.89-29.41%
Vehicle crime52.17400.00%
Public order30.9050.00%
Burglary20.54100.00%
Drugs20.36-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.33-5.56%
Criminal damage and arson43.08100.00%
Drugs30.72200.00%
Shoplifting30.540.00%
Public order20.54-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.36-50.00%
Burglary10.36-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.18-80.00%
Other theft10.18-75.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.96-10.00%
Vehicle crime53.2666.67%
Public order50.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.90-33.33%
Other theft40.72300.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.72-60.00%
Burglary20.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%
Drugs10.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences207.60100.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.6250.00%
Public order51.09150.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.900.00%
Vehicle crime30.900.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Robbery10.180.00%
Other theft10.18-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.71-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour41.8133.33%
Burglary30.72200.00%
Other theft30.540.00%
Public order20.54-50.00%
Shoplifting20.36-50.00%
Drugs10.36-66.67%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.52-17.65%
Public order42.5333.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.72300.00%
Shoplifting40.720.00%
Drugs30.72200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.5450.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.18-83.33%
Burglary10.18-66.67%
Other crime10.180.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.520.00%
Vehicle crime63.080.00%
Public order31.090.00%
Burglary30.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.180.00%
Drugs10.180.00%
Other theft10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20247
June 20241
April 20245
March 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20235
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 199 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.31 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20249
July 202420
June 202417
May 202418
April 202414
March 202412
February 202417
January 202418
December 202320
November 202310
October 202314
September 202317

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20249
July 20246
June 20246
May 20243
April 20246
March 20243
February 20242
January 20245
December 20235
November 20232
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
April 20241
March 20245
February 20241
January 20245
December 20233
October 20231
September 20236

A total of 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20247
June 20243
May 20247
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20236
November 20234
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 49 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.44 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244
April 202425
February 20243
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
September 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20233
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
December 20231

A total of 5 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
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PO3 6AQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Whitworth Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Northgate Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Chasewater Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Silchester Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Public order1
  • 5. New Road East
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Douglas Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Dover Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Collis Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Tennyson Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Carnarvon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. A288
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Baffins Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Stapleton Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Ripley Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Cobden Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Supermarket
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 17. Eastbourne Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1