PO3 6GT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO3 6GT

PO3 6GT, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 81 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 59.85 per 1,000 population. This PO3 6GT 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 6GT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO3 6GT, encompassing approximately 1353 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PO3 6GT area, explore the PO3 6GT Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (105.56% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-82.22% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)

PO3 6GT 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
  • Alverstone Road with total crimes: 6

PO3 6GT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3759.85105.56%
Anti-social behaviour827.34-82.22%
Criminal damage and arson75.91133.33%
Public order75.170.00%
Bicycle theft45.17100.00%
Other theft42.9633.33%
Shoplifting42.960.00%
Possession of weapons32.960.00%
Vehicle crime32.2250.00%
Robbery12.220.00%
Drugs10.74-50.00%
Other crime10.740.00%
Burglary10.74-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4565.76114.29%
Violence and sexual offences1833.25-52.63%
Public order713.30-12.50%
Shoplifting45.17-20.00%
Other theft32.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.22-72.73%
Burglary32.22-40.00%
Drugs22.22100.00%
Vehicle crime21.480.00%
Bicycle theft21.48-33.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3875.3790.00%
Anti-social behaviour2128.08250.00%
Criminal damage and arson1115.52175.00%
Public order88.1314.29%
Burglary55.91400.00%
Shoplifting53.69400.00%
Bicycle theft33.690.00%
Other crime32.220.00%
Other theft32.22-62.50%
Vehicle crime22.22-33.33%
Theft from the person11.480.00%
Drugs10.74-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2045.81-20.00%
Other theft814.7860.00%
Public order75.91-36.36%
Drugs65.17200.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.4350.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.43-33.33%
Bicycle theft32.96200.00%
Vehicle crime32.220.00%
Robbery12.22-66.67%
Theft from the person10.740.00%
Shoplifting10.74-75.00%
Burglary10.74-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%

In May 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 offences2553.20-30.56%
Public order1118.4757.14%
Criminal damage and arson68.13100.00%
Burglary54.4366.67%
Other theft53.6925.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.69-55.56%
Shoplifting42.96-20.00%
Vehicle crime32.9650.00%
Robbery32.220.00%
Drugs22.22100.00%
Other crime21.480.00%
Theft from the person11.48-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.740.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3657.64-12.20%
Anti-social behaviour926.60-10.00%
Public order76.65-36.36%
Shoplifting55.17400.00%
Other theft43.69-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson32.96-70.00%
Theft from the person32.220.00%
Burglary32.22200.00%
Vehicle crime22.220.00%
Possession of weapons21.48-33.33%
Other crime21.480.00%
Drugs11.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.74-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4174.6351.85%
Other theft1430.30250.00%
Public order1110.34175.00%
Anti-social behaviour108.13233.33%
Criminal damage and arson107.39233.33%
Possession of weapons37.390.00%
Bicycle theft32.2250.00%
Other crime22.220.00%
Vehicle crime21.48100.00%
Robbery21.480.00%
Burglary11.48-75.00%
Drugs10.740.00%
Shoplifting10.740.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2736.95-38.64%
Burglary419.9533.33%
Other theft42.96-60.00%
Public order42.96-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.96-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.22-72.73%
Bicycle theft22.22100.00%
Drugs11.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.74-80.00%
Shoplifting10.74-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4467.2422.22%
Criminal damage and arson1132.510.00%
Other theft108.13150.00%
Anti-social behaviour67.3920.00%
Public order54.43-44.44%
Vehicle crime53.6966.67%
Burglary33.6950.00%
Shoplifting32.220.00%
Theft from the person22.22100.00%
Drugs11.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.74-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3648.03-2.70%
Public order926.60-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.6566.67%
Other theft43.69-55.56%
Shoplifting32.960.00%
Vehicle crime32.22-25.00%
Burglary22.22-50.00%
Bicycle theft21.48100.00%
Theft from the person11.480.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3758.3712.12%
Public order1027.3466.67%
Other theft97.39125.00%
Vehicle crime46.65100.00%
Burglary42.960.00%
Drugs32.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.22-25.00%
Shoplifting32.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.22-50.00%
Other crime21.480.00%
Theft from the person11.48-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.74-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3350.2526.92%
Public order624.38-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson44.43100.00%
Other theft42.96-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.96-42.86%
Burglary42.96100.00%
Bicycle theft32.960.00%
Shoplifting32.22-25.00%
Vehicle crime22.22100.00%
Possession of weapons21.480.00%
Theft from the person21.48100.00%
Robbery11.480.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences2647.290.00%
Public order919.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour76.650.00%
Other theft55.170.00%
Shoplifting43.690.00%
Bicycle theft32.960.00%
Drugs32.220.00%
Burglary22.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.480.00%
Theft from the person11.480.00%
Robbery10.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.23 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 202411
June 20244
May 20246
April 20243
March 202410
February 20243
January 202411
November 20232
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20243
October 20232

A total of 101 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.77 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 20248
June 20247
May 202411
April 20247
March 202411
February 20244
January 20245
December 20239
November 202310
October 20236
September 20239

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.54 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20245
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 418 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 32.15 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202418
July 202438
June 202420
May 202425
April 202436
March 202441
February 202427
January 202444
December 202336
November 202337
October 202333
September 202326

A total of 131 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202445
July 202421
June 20246
May 20244
April 20249
March 202410
February 20243
January 20246
December 20235
November 20233
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20243
March 20242
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 77 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 20248
May 20245
April 20244
March 202414
February 20244
January 202410
December 20234
November 20239
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20233
September 20233

A total of 41 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
November 20232

A total of 38 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
September 20241
August 20243
July 20245
June 20241
May 20245
April 20243
March 20241
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PO3 6GT 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. Alverstone Road
    Total6
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. James Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 5. Specks Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Whitcombe Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 7. Byerley Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Guildford Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 9. Clive Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 11. Dickinson Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Supermarket
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 13. Rodney Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Hospital
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Priorsdean Avenue
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. St Marys Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Clarkes Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 18. Illustrious Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 19. Anson Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 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. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 24. Proctor Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Renny Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 26. Penhale Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Newcome Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Liverpool Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Lincoln Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Adames Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1