DOVER ROAD, PO3 6JU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO3 6JU

DOVER ROAD, PO3 6JU, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.94 per 1,000 population. This PO3 6JU 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 6JU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO3 6JU, encompassing approximately 5039 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-35.29% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (-62.50% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PO3 6JU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Burrfields Road with total crimes: 9
  • Seafield Road with total crimes: 4
  • Whitworth Road with total crimes: 3

DOVER ROAD, PO3 6JU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.94-35.29%
Shoplifting92.18-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson51.790.00%
Public order40.99-42.86%
Vehicle crime30.7950.00%
Other theft30.6050.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.6050.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Other crime10.20-50.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2412.9060.00%
Violence and sexual offences174.76-26.09%
Public order73.3716.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.390.00%
Possession of weapons20.99100.00%
Vehicle crime20.40100.00%
Other crime20.40100.00%
Other theft20.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.40-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2312.7027.78%
Shoplifting154.56114.29%
Public order62.9820.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.19-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour50.9966.67%
Robbery30.990.00%
Other theft20.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-50.00%
Drugs10.20-66.67%
Other crime10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.20-50.00%
Burglary10.200.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.72-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.5775.00%
Shoplifting71.39-58.82%
Public order51.39-28.57%
Drugs30.99200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.60-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.600.00%
Vehicle crime20.400.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%
Other crime10.20-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2413.490.00%
Shoplifting174.76-62.22%
Public order73.3740.00%
Other theft61.3950.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.19-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.99-55.56%
Other crime20.790.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%
Drugs10.20-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4522.62181.25%
Violence and sexual offences248.93-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour154.76114.29%
Criminal damage and arson92.980.00%
Vehicle crime51.7925.00%
Public order50.9925.00%
Other theft40.99300.00%
Other crime20.790.00%
Drugs20.40100.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Burglary10.20-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2813.1027.27%
Shoplifting165.5645.45%
Anti-social behaviour73.18133.33%
Vehicle crime41.39100.00%
Public order40.79-33.33%
Robbery20.790.00%
Burglary20.400.00%
Drugs10.40-66.67%
Other theft10.200.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.1122.22%
Shoplifting114.370.00%
Public order62.18100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.19400.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.99-50.00%
Drugs30.60200.00%
Burglary20.60-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.40-60.00%
Other theft10.40-83.33%
Other crime10.200.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.515.88%
Shoplifting113.57266.67%
Anti-social behaviour62.1850.00%
Other theft61.19200.00%
Vehicle crime51.1925.00%
Burglary40.990.00%
Public order30.79-25.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.20-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.3441.67%
Anti-social behaviour43.370.00%
Public order40.79-20.00%
Vehicle crime40.79300.00%
Shoplifting30.79-75.00%
Other theft20.60-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.40100.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting128.339.09%
Violence and sexual offences122.38-25.00%
Public order52.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.99-50.00%
Other theft30.79200.00%
Burglary20.600.00%
Bicycle theft20.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-87.50%
Vehicle crime10.20-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.91-30.43%
Shoplifting113.1857.14%
Anti-social behaviour82.1833.33%
Criminal damage and arson81.590.00%
Public order51.59400.00%
Drugs20.99100.00%
Vehicle crime20.400.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Other theft10.200.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.330.00%
Shoplifting74.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.390.00%
Burglary31.190.00%
Vehicle crime20.600.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Other theft10.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20245
March 20244
February 20242
January 20245
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 253 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.46 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202417
July 202423
June 202418
May 202424
April 202424
March 202428
February 202422
January 202418
December 202317
November 202312
October 202316
September 202323

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
November 20232
September 20233

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20245
June 20247
May 20244
April 20249
February 20245
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20238

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

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
May 20246
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20246
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 62 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20246
June 20245
May 20247
April 20245
March 20244
February 20246
January 20243
December 20234
November 20235
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 71 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20245
June 20243
May 20245
April 202415
March 20247
February 20243
January 20246
December 20234
November 20234
October 20238
September 20236

A total of 188 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.46 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202424
July 202415
June 20247
May 202417
April 202445
March 202416
February 202411
January 202411
December 20233
November 202312
October 202311
September 20237

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
September 20231

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
March 20242
September 20231

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Burrfields Road
    Total9
    Shoplifting4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Seafield Road
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Public order1
  • 3. Whitworth Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Moneyfield Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Westbourne Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. New Road East
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Dover Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Collis Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Kendal Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Bosham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Tennyson Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Stapleton Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Ripley Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Cobden Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Northover Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Eastbourne Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Paignton Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 19. Tokio Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1