PO5 3AB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO5 3AB

PO5 3AB, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.01 per 1,000 population. This PO5 3AB 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 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 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 3AB 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 3AB 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 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 behaviour420.0133.33%
Violence and sexual offences44.21-73.33%
Criminal damage and arson34.21-25.00%
Vehicle crime33.16-78.57%
Public order23.16-50.00%
Drugs12.11-66.67%
Other theft11.05-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.050.00%

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 offences1555.82275.00%
Vehicle crime1415.80100.00%
Criminal damage and arson414.740.00%
Public order44.21-20.00%
Theft from the person44.210.00%
Drugs34.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.160.00%
Bicycle theft23.16100.00%
Other theft22.110.00%
Robbery12.110.00%
Possession of weapons11.050.00%

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 crime723.170.00%
Public order57.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences45.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.210.00%
Shoplifting23.160.00%
Bicycle theft12.110.00%

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 68 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 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 20232
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 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 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 20232
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 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 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 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 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PO5 3AB 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