COTTON ROAD, PO3 6FL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO3 6FL

COTTON ROAD, PO3 6FL, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 56 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.93 per 1,000 population. This PO3 6FL 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 6FL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO3 6FL, encompassing approximately 4019 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (123.08% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-80.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)

PO3 6FL 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

COTTON ROAD, PO3 6FL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2913.93123.08%
Anti-social behaviour77.21-80.00%
Public order71.7475.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.74-14.29%
Bicycle theft21.49100.00%
Drugs20.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3516.1794.44%
Violence and sexual offences138.71-64.86%
Criminal damage and arson73.2375.00%
Public order41.74-55.56%
Burglary21.00-33.33%
Other theft10.50-50.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3720.65164.29%
Anti-social behaviour189.20350.00%
Public order94.48125.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.24100.00%
Vehicle crime41.00100.00%
Drugs31.00-25.00%
Burglary30.750.00%
Other theft20.75100.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Other crime10.25-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.96-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.4833.33%
Public order41.00-42.86%
Drugs41.00100.00%
Other crime21.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.50-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.50-33.33%
Robbery10.50-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2814.4347.37%
Public order76.9740.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.7450.00%
Burglary51.49400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.24-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.750.00%
Drugs20.750.00%
Robbery20.500.00%
Other theft10.50-66.67%
Theft from the person10.25-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.44-26.92%
Anti-social behaviour64.7320.00%
Public order51.49-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson41.24-42.86%
Other theft31.0050.00%
Vehicle crime30.7550.00%
Possession of weapons20.75100.00%
Theft from the person20.500.00%
Burglary10.50-66.67%
Other crime10.25-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2614.9313.04%
Public order116.47175.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.74133.33%
Anti-social behaviour51.7466.67%
Burglary31.240.00%
Other theft20.75-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.500.00%
Other crime20.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.95-32.35%
Public order45.72-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour31.00-25.00%
Burglary30.7550.00%
Other theft30.75-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.75-40.00%
Drugs10.750.00%

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 order78.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.74150.00%
Other theft41.24100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.00-42.86%
Burglary21.00-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.50-33.33%
Drugs10.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3415.4236.00%
Anti-social behaviour78.4640.00%
Public order71.7416.67%
Burglary31.7450.00%
Vehicle crime30.750.00%
Other theft20.75-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.50-50.00%
Robbery10.500.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Drugs10.25-80.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2513.6825.00%
Public order66.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.4925.00%
Drugs51.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.24-20.00%
Other theft41.00100.00%
Burglary21.00-33.33%
Robbery10.500.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences2012.44-23.08%
Public order64.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.4925.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.24-20.00%
Burglary31.000.00%
Possession of weapons30.750.00%
Vehicle crime30.7550.00%
Other theft20.750.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2613.180.00%
Public order66.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.240.00%
Burglary31.000.00%
Vehicle crime20.750.00%
Drugs20.500.00%
Other theft20.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 106 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.15 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202435
July 202418
June 20244
May 20243
April 20246
March 20245
February 20243
January 20244
December 20237
November 20235
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 83 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20249
June 20244
May 20247
April 20245
March 202411
February 20244
January 20247
December 20237
November 20236
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 328 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.23 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202413
July 202437
June 202414
May 202428
April 202419
March 202426
February 202423
January 202434
December 202334
November 202325
October 202320
September 202326

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20244
June 20242
May 20246
April 20244
March 20247
February 20243
January 20245
December 20232
November 20234
October 20235
September 20234

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

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

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
January 20242
December 20233
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235
September 20232

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 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
September 20231

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.15 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 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
May 20245
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 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
September 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PO3 6FL 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. Romsey Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Langstone Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Whitcombe Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 8. Rodney Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Hospital
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Priorsdean Avenue
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Illustrious Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 12. A288
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Baffins Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Stride Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Anson Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 16. Wells Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Beasant 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