PO5 3AA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO5 3AA

PO5 3AA, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.29 per 1,000 population. This PO5 3AA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PO5 postcode area, which has experienced 459 crimes and a crime rate of 16.42 per 1,000 population (September 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 Sep were:

  • Other theft: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-88.24% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-71.43% decrease)

PO5 3AA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Southsea Terrace with total crimes: 2
  • Western Parade with total crimes: 1
  • Croxton Road with total crimes: 1

PO5 3AA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft318.29-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences25.49-88.24%
Anti-social behaviour23.66-71.43%
Public order23.660.00%
Vehicle crime13.660.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1767.66112.50%
Anti-social behaviour731.09133.33%
Other theft512.80400.00%
Drugs29.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.66-33.33%
Public order23.660.00%
Theft from the person23.660.00%

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 behaviour434.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences47.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson37.310.00%
Vehicle crime35.490.00%
Public order25.490.00%
Drugs13.660.00%
Other theft11.830.00%
Possession of weapons11.830.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20244
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 69 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202417
July 20248
June 20245
May 20245
April 20241
March 20245
February 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20239
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20243
June 20245
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20247
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20242
March 20241

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 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 2 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Southsea Terrace
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Western Parade
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Croxton Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 4. Penny Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Pembroke Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Duisburg Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1