PO3 6RB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO3 6RB

PO3 6RB, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 60 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.65 per 1,000 population. This PO3 6RB 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 6RB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO3 6RB, encompassing approximately 3399 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (210.00% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)

PO3 6RB 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 6RB 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 Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3117.65210.00%
Public order79.12133.33%
Criminal damage and arson62.0650.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.77-88.57%
Bicycle theft31.18200.00%
Drugs30.880.00%
Vehicle crime20.88100.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3517.95118.75%
Violence and sexual offences1010.30-54.55%
Burglary52.9466.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.4733.33%
Public order31.18-62.50%
Other theft10.88-50.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2218.2457.14%
Anti-social behaviour166.47433.33%
Public order84.7133.33%
Vehicle crime42.35300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1850.00%
Burglary30.880.00%
Other theft20.88100.00%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Drugs10.29-80.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.88-41.67%
Public order64.12-14.29%
Drugs51.77150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.4750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.88-60.00%
Robbery10.590.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-50.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2415.3060.00%
Public order77.0616.67%
Burglary52.06400.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.47400.00%
Vehicle crime21.47-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.59-66.67%
Drugs20.59100.00%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Other theft10.29-66.67%
Robbery10.290.00%
Theft from the person10.29-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.06-40.00%
Public order64.41-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.77100.00%
Vehicle crime31.77200.00%
Other theft30.88200.00%
Possession of weapons20.880.00%
Theft from the person20.590.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Other crime10.29-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-85.71%
Burglary10.29-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2515.5925.00%
Public order87.35166.67%
Criminal damage and arson72.35133.33%
Burglary32.0650.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.8850.00%
Possession of weapons20.880.00%
Other crime20.590.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.41-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson35.88-25.00%
Public order30.88-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.88100.00%
Burglary20.59100.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Other theft10.29-83.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3014.717.14%
Other theft68.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.77300.00%
Public order41.18-55.56%
Possession of weapons11.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-66.67%
Drugs10.29-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-75.00%
Burglary10.29-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2815.5940.00%
Public order98.2450.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.6533.33%
Burglary31.1850.00%
Vehicle crime30.880.00%
Drugs20.88-50.00%
Robbery10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-66.67%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

In November 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 offences2012.060.00%
Public order65.880.00%
Drugs41.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.18-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.880.00%
Burglary20.88-33.33%
Theft from the person10.590.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Other theft10.29-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2014.71-4.76%
Criminal damage and arson65.8850.00%
Public order61.770.00%
Vehicle crime41.77100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.1850.00%
Burglary30.880.00%
Other theft20.88-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.590.00%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%
Shoplifting10.29-66.67%
Other crime10.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2114.710.00%
Public order66.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.770.00%
Drugs31.180.00%
Other theft30.880.00%
Burglary30.880.00%
Shoplifting30.880.00%
Vehicle crime20.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.590.00%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 280 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.54 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202410
July 202422
June 202414
May 202424
April 202415
March 202425
February 202420
January 202430
December 202328
November 202320
October 202320
September 202321

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20245
April 20241
March 20247
February 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 79 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20248
June 20246
May 20247
April 20246
March 20248
February 20243
January 20244
December 20239
November 20236
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 84 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.46 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202435
July 202416
June 20243
May 20242
April 20246
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

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

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PO3 6RB 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. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Heron Close
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Romsey Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Langstone Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 9. Whitcombe Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 10. Rodney Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Hospital
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Lacey Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Priorsdean Avenue
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Illustrious Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 15. Anson Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 16. Salterns Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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