PO5 3AA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO5 3AA

PO5 3AA, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 34.75 per 1,000 population. This PO5 3AA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PO5 postcode area, which has experienced 474 crimes and a crime rate of 16.96 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PO5 3AA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO5 3AA, encompassing approximately 546 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PO5 3AA area, explore the PO5 3AA Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

PO5 3AA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 5
  • Western Parade with total crimes: 4
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 4

PO5 3AA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences834.7560.00%
Criminal damage and arson314.63200.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.49-40.00%
Drugs25.49100.00%
Public order23.66-33.33%
Other theft13.660.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences534.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour59.1466.67%
Public order39.14-40.00%
Burglary25.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.660.00%
Vehicle crime11.830.00%
Drugs11.830.00%
Other theft11.830.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences525.60400.00%
Public order59.1466.67%
Anti-social behaviour39.14200.00%
Other theft15.490.00%

In April 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order312.80200.00%
Violence and sexual offences15.49-80.00%
Vehicle crime11.83-85.71%
Anti-social behaviour11.830.00%
Shoplifting11.830.00%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime738.40250.00%
Violence and sexual offences512.80150.00%
Criminal damage and arson49.14100.00%
Drugs27.310.00%
Public order13.660.00%
Theft from the person11.830.00%
Other theft11.83-75.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft423.770.00%
Drugs27.310.00%
Vehicle crime23.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.66-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.66-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences520.1266.67%
Anti-social behaviour29.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.660.00%
Burglary13.660.00%
Possession of weapons11.830.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences312.80-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson25.490.00%
Drugs13.660.00%
Vehicle crime11.830.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences923.77200.00%
Other theft316.46200.00%
Vehicle crime15.49-80.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime525.6066.67%
Violence and sexual offences39.14-25.00%
Public order35.4950.00%
Anti-social behaviour15.49-75.00%
Drugs11.830.00%
Other theft11.830.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour434.7533.33%
Violence and sexual offences47.31-73.33%
Criminal damage and arson37.31-25.00%
Vehicle crime35.49-78.57%
Public order25.49-50.00%
Drugs13.66-66.67%
Other theft11.83-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.830.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1598.75275.00%
Vehicle crime1427.43100.00%
Criminal damage and arson425.600.00%
Public order47.31-20.00%
Theft from the person47.310.00%
Drugs37.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.490.00%
Bicycle theft25.49100.00%
Robbery23.660.00%
Other theft23.660.00%
Possession of weapons13.660.00%

In July 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime740.230.00%
Public order512.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences49.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour37.310.00%
Shoplifting25.490.00%
Bicycle theft13.660.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
September 20233
August 20234

A total of 69 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20245
May 20245
April 20241
March 20245
February 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20239
October 20233
September 20234
August 202315
July 20234

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20233

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20245
April 20243
March 20241
October 20233
September 20232
August 20234
July 20235

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20244
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231
August 20232

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
January 20241

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20247
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235
September 20233
August 202314
July 20237

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
July 20232

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
August 20234

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PO5 3AA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Park/Open Space
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Western Parade
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Southsea Terrace
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Chatham Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Bellevue Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1