PO5 3AB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO5 3AB

PO5 3AB, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 37.91 per 1,000 population. This PO5 3AB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PO5 postcode area, which has experienced 508 crimes and a crime rate of 18.18 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PO5 3AB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO5 3AB, encompassing approximately 949 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (112.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

PO5 3AB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 14
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 6
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5

PO5 3AB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences1737.91112.50%
Anti-social behaviour717.90133.33%
Other theft47.37300.00%
Drugs24.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.11-33.33%
Public order22.110.00%
Theft from the person22.110.00%

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 offences820.0160.00%
Criminal damage and arson38.42200.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.16-40.00%
Drugs23.16100.00%
Public order22.11-33.33%
Other theft12.110.00%

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 offences518.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.2766.67%
Public order35.27-40.00%
Burglary13.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.050.00%
Vehicle crime11.050.00%
Drugs11.050.00%
Other theft11.050.00%

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 offences514.74400.00%
Public order55.2766.67%
Anti-social behaviour35.27200.00%
Other theft13.160.00%

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 order37.37200.00%
Violence and sexual offences13.16-80.00%
Vehicle crime11.05-85.71%
Anti-social behaviour11.050.00%
Shoplifting11.050.00%

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 crime722.12250.00%
Violence and sexual offences57.37150.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.27100.00%
Drugs24.210.00%
Public order12.110.00%
Theft from the person11.050.00%
Other theft11.05-75.00%

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 theft413.690.00%
Drugs24.210.00%
Vehicle crime22.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.11-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.11-50.00%

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 offences511.58150.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.110.00%
Burglary12.110.00%
Possession of weapons11.050.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson26.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.11-77.78%
Drugs12.110.00%
Vehicle crime11.050.00%

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 offences913.69200.00%
Other theft39.48200.00%
Vehicle crime13.16-80.00%

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 crime513.6966.67%
Violence and sexual offences35.27-25.00%
Public order23.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.11-75.00%
Drugs11.050.00%
Other theft11.050.00%

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 behaviour420.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.210.00%
Vehicle crime33.160.00%
Public order23.160.00%
Drugs12.110.00%
Other theft11.050.00%
Possession of weapons11.050.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 66 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202417
July 20248
June 20245
May 20245
April 20241
March 20245
February 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20239
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 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 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Park/Open Space
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Western Parade
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Ferry Terminal
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 6. Southsea Terrace
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Bellevue Terrace
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Victoria Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Duisburg Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1