PO3 6GU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO3 6GU

PO3 6GU, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 71 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 56.61 per 1,000 population. This PO3 6GU 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 6GU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO3 6GU, encompassing approximately 1254 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-82.22% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)

PO3 6GU 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
  • Whitcombe Gardens with total crimes: 3

PO3 6GU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3056.6166.67%
Anti-social behaviour823.92-82.22%
Criminal damage and arson76.38133.33%
Public order65.580.00%
Other theft44.78100.00%
Shoplifting43.190.00%
Bicycle theft33.190.00%
Vehicle crime32.39200.00%
Possession of weapons22.390.00%
Robbery11.590.00%
Drugs10.800.00%
Other crime10.800.00%
Burglary10.80-75.00%

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 behaviour4569.36150.00%
Violence and sexual offences1835.88-50.00%
Public order614.35-14.29%
Burglary44.780.00%
Shoplifting43.19-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.19-70.00%
Bicycle theft32.390.00%
Other theft22.39-33.33%
Drugs11.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.80-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3673.35111.76%
Anti-social behaviour1828.70200.00%
Criminal damage and arson1014.35100.00%
Public order77.970.00%
Shoplifting55.58400.00%
Burglary43.99300.00%
Other theft33.19-66.67%
Bicycle theft32.390.00%
Vehicle crime22.390.00%
Other crime21.590.00%
Drugs11.59-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.800.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1747.84-26.09%
Other theft913.5580.00%
Public order77.18-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour65.5820.00%
Drugs64.78100.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.78-16.67%
Bicycle theft33.99200.00%
Vehicle crime22.39-50.00%
Robbery11.59-66.67%
Theft from the person10.800.00%
Shoplifting10.80-75.00%
Burglary10.80-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.800.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2356.61-34.29%
Public order918.3480.00%
Criminal damage and arson67.1850.00%
Burglary54.7866.67%
Other theft53.9925.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.99-37.50%
Vehicle crime43.9933.33%
Shoplifting43.19-20.00%
Drugs33.19200.00%
Robbery32.390.00%
Other crime22.390.00%
Theft from the person11.59-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.800.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3561.39-14.63%
Anti-social behaviour827.90-11.11%
Public order56.38-50.00%
Shoplifting53.99400.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.99-55.56%
Other theft43.19-73.33%
Vehicle crime33.190.00%
Theft from the person32.390.00%
Possession of weapons32.3950.00%
Burglary32.3950.00%
Other crime22.39100.00%
Drugs11.590.00%
Bicycle theft10.80-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4178.9346.43%
Other theft1532.69400.00%
Public order1011.96150.00%
Criminal damage and arson97.97125.00%
Anti-social behaviour97.18350.00%
Vehicle crime37.18200.00%
Bicycle theft32.3950.00%
Burglary22.39-33.33%
Robbery21.590.00%
Possession of weapons21.590.00%
Other crime11.590.00%
Drugs10.800.00%
Shoplifting10.800.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2839.07-24.32%
Public order422.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.19-60.00%
Burglary33.190.00%
Other theft32.39-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour22.39-60.00%
Bicycle theft21.59100.00%
Drugs11.59-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.80-83.33%
Shoplifting10.80-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3766.172.78%
Criminal damage and arson1029.50400.00%
Other theft97.97125.00%
Vehicle crime67.18100.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.7825.00%
Public order43.99-50.00%
Drugs33.190.00%
Burglary32.390.00%
Shoplifting32.390.00%
Theft from the person22.39100.00%
Bicycle theft11.59-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3652.625.88%
Public order828.70-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.380.00%
Other theft43.19-50.00%
Shoplifting33.190.00%
Vehicle crime32.390.00%
Burglary32.39-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.390.00%
Bicycle theft21.59100.00%
Theft from the person11.590.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3462.999.68%
Public order1027.1142.86%
Other theft87.97100.00%
Drugs66.380.00%
Burglary54.7825.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.99-20.00%
Vehicle crime33.1950.00%
Shoplifting32.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.39-33.33%
Other crime21.590.00%
Theft from the person11.59-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.80-66.67%

In October 2023, 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 offences3152.620.00%
Public order724.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.580.00%
Other theft43.990.00%
Burglary43.190.00%
Bicycle theft33.190.00%
Shoplifting32.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.390.00%
Vehicle crime22.390.00%
Theft from the person21.590.00%
Possession of weapons11.590.00%
Robbery10.800.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20246
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 119 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202445
July 202418
June 20246
May 20245
April 20248
March 20249
February 20242
January 20245
December 20234
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 366 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202418
July 202436
June 202417
May 202423
April 202435
March 202441
February 202428
January 202437
December 202336
November 202334
October 202331

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 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

A total of 65 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 202410
June 20245
May 20246
April 20244
March 20249
February 20244
January 202410
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 83 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20247
June 20247
May 20249
April 20245
March 202410
February 20244
January 20244
December 20238
November 202310
October 20237

A total of 70 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 20249
May 20245
April 20244
March 202415
February 20243
January 20249
December 20234
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20243
March 20242
October 20231

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
November 20236

A total of 37 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 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

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20244
June 20241
May 20245
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PO3 6GU 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. Whitcombe Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 4. Byerley Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Guildford Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 6. Clive Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 8. Dickinson Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Supermarket
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 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. Anson Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 17. Lime Tree View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Andrew Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Guardians Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 21. Proctor Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Renny Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 23. Penhale Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Newcome Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Liverpool Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Lincoln Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Purbrook Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Thorncroft Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Barnes Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Adames Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1