WHITCOMBE GARDENS, PO3 6BL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO3 6BL

WHITCOMBE GARDENS, PO3 6BL, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 65 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.06 per 1,000 population. This PO3 6BL 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 6BL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO3 6BL, encompassing approximately 2818 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-70.73% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)

PO3 6BL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Warblington Place with total crimes: 13
  • Union Close with total crimes: 7
  • Bowler Court with total crimes: 6

WHITCOMBE GARDENS, PO3 6BL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2823.06100.00%
Anti-social behaviour129.93-70.73%
Criminal damage and arson74.26250.00%
Public order72.48-12.50%
Bicycle theft32.48200.00%
Vehicle crime21.060.00%
Drugs20.71100.00%
Robbery10.710.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4125.90115.79%
Violence and sexual offences1414.55-68.89%
Public order84.97-20.00%
Burglary22.84-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.71-77.78%
Vehicle crime20.71100.00%
Other theft10.71-66.67%
Other crime10.35-66.67%
Drugs10.35-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4535.83164.71%
Anti-social behaviour1915.96375.00%
Public order106.74100.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.55200.00%
Burglary53.19400.00%
Other crime31.77200.00%
Drugs31.06-25.00%
Other theft31.060.00%
Bicycle theft11.06-50.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1715.61-45.16%
Public order56.03-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour41.770.00%
Drugs41.42100.00%
Other theft31.42200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.06-50.00%
Bicycle theft21.060.00%
Vehicle crime20.710.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Robbery10.35-66.67%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Burglary10.35-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3122.7019.23%
Public order711.00-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson62.4850.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.13-20.00%
Burglary41.42300.00%
Robbery31.420.00%
Shoplifting21.06100.00%
Vehicle crime20.710.00%
Drugs20.71100.00%
Other theft10.71-66.67%
Theft from the person10.35-50.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2620.58-29.73%
Public order99.22-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour53.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.77-42.86%
Other theft31.420.00%
Possession of weapons31.06200.00%
Vehicle crime21.060.00%
Theft from the person20.710.00%
Burglary10.71-75.00%
Other crime10.35-50.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3725.9037.04%
Public order1113.13120.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.90133.33%
Anti-social behaviour52.4825.00%
Burglary41.7733.33%
Other theft31.42-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.060.00%
Other crime20.71100.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2717.03-40.00%
Public order59.58-28.57%
Other theft41.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.42-42.86%
Burglary31.4250.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.06-62.50%
Drugs11.060.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4528.7428.57%
Criminal damage and arson815.96166.67%
Anti-social behaviour72.84-12.50%
Public order72.48-22.22%
Vehicle crime62.48100.00%
Other theft42.130.00%
Burglary21.42-50.00%
Drugs10.710.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3524.120.00%
Public order912.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.1933.33%
Burglary42.8433.33%
Other theft41.42-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.420.00%
Vehicle crime31.060.00%
Robbery11.060.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3526.2525.00%
Public order912.4250.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.1950.00%
Other theft52.13150.00%
Drugs41.77300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.42-40.00%
Shoplifting31.060.00%
Burglary31.060.00%
Vehicle crime31.0650.00%
Robbery11.060.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2820.2212.00%
Public order69.93-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson52.1366.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.77-42.86%
Burglary31.420.00%
Possession of weapons31.060.00%
Other theft21.060.00%
Vehicle crime20.71-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.710.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Robbery10.35-50.00%
Drugs10.35-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2521.290.00%
Public order98.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.190.00%
Vehicle crime52.480.00%
Burglary31.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.060.00%
Drugs21.060.00%
Robbery20.710.00%
Other theft20.710.00%
Bicycle theft10.710.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20249
June 20243
May 20246
April 20244
March 20247
February 20243
January 20248
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
January 20246
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 393 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.23 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202414
July 202445
June 202417
May 202431
April 202426
March 202437
February 202427
January 202445
December 202335
November 202335
October 202328
September 202325

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 126 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.69 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202441
July 202419
June 20244
May 20244
April 20245
March 20245
February 20244
January 20247
December 20238
November 20236
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 102 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.85 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 202410
June 20245
May 20247
April 20249
March 202411
February 20245
January 20247
December 20239
November 20239
October 20236
September 20239

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.77 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 20244
December 20234
November 20235
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20243
March 20241
October 20233

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20234
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20245
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
November 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Warblington Place
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Union Close
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Bowler Court
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 4. James Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 5. Moorland Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Cranleigh Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Whitcombe Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 8. Byerley Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Douglas Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Rodney Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Hospital
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Priorsdean Avenue
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. St Marys Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Clarkes Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 15. Illustrious Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 16. Fifth Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 17. A288
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Baffins Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Walsall Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Lime Tree View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Andrew Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Guardians Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Adames Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1