LANGSTONE ROAD, PO3 6BU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO3 6BU

LANGSTONE ROAD, PO3 6BU, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 60 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.45 per 1,000 population. This PO3 6BU 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 6BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO3 6BU, encompassing approximately 4152 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (138.46% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-72.97% decrease)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)

PO3 6BU 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

LANGSTONE ROAD, PO3 6BU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3114.45138.46%
Anti-social behaviour107.46-72.97%
Public order72.4116.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.6920.00%
Drugs21.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-50.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3716.3794.74%
Violence and sexual offences138.91-64.86%
Public order63.13-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.44-28.57%
Burglary21.20-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.48-50.00%
Other theft10.48-50.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3721.19131.25%
Anti-social behaviour198.91280.00%
Public order104.58150.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.41250.00%
Vehicle crime41.69100.00%
Drugs30.96-25.00%
Burglary30.720.00%
Other theft20.720.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.39-36.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.8566.67%
Public order41.20-42.86%
Drugs40.96100.00%
Other theft20.96100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.48-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.48-33.33%
Other crime10.480.00%
Robbery10.24-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2513.2425.00%
Public order76.0216.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.6925.00%
Burglary41.20300.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.96-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.720.00%
Shoplifting20.720.00%
Drugs20.480.00%
Robbery20.480.00%
Other theft10.48-50.00%
Theft from the person10.24-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.08-20.00%
Public order64.82-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour51.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.20-42.86%
Vehicle crime30.9650.00%
Other theft20.720.00%
Possession of weapons20.48100.00%
Theft from the person20.480.00%
Burglary10.48-66.67%
Other crime10.24-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2514.210.00%
Public order116.02120.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.65250.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.6966.67%
Burglary31.200.00%
Other theft20.72-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.48100.00%
Other crime20.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2510.35-26.47%
Public order56.02-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour31.20-40.00%
Burglary30.7250.00%
Other theft30.72-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.72-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.48-50.00%
Drugs10.24-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3414.930.00%
Public order78.19-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson51.69150.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.20-28.57%
Other theft41.20100.00%
Burglary20.960.00%
Vehicle crime20.48-50.00%
Drugs20.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3414.6925.93%
Public order88.1933.33%
Anti-social behaviour71.9340.00%
Vehicle crime41.690.00%
Burglary20.960.00%
Other theft20.48-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.48-50.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Theft from the person10.24-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2713.7335.00%
Public order66.5020.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.4425.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.200.00%
Other theft40.96100.00%
Drugs40.960.00%
Theft from the person20.960.00%
Burglary20.48-50.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.320.00%
Public order54.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.200.00%
Burglary40.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.960.00%
Possession of weapons30.960.00%
Vehicle crime30.720.00%
Other theft20.720.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 108 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202437
July 202419
June 20245
May 20243
April 20245
March 20245
February 20243
January 20245
December 20237
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 82 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 202410
June 20244
May 20247
April 20246
March 202411
February 20245
January 20247
December 20238
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 307 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202413
July 202437
June 202416
May 202425
April 202420
March 202425
February 202425
January 202434
December 202334
November 202327
October 202320

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20247
June 20242
May 20245
April 20244
March 20247
February 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20234

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
November 20231

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 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 20232

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
November 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20241
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PO3 6BU 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. Chasewater Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Romsey Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Langstone Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Whitcombe Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 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. Illustrious Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 14. A288
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Baffins Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Stride Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Wells Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Walsall Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Lime Tree View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Andrew Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Guardians Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1