CASTLE ROAD, PO5 3AY, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 118 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.61 per 1,000 population. This PO5 3AY 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 3AY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO5 3AY, encompassing approximately 6698 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 47 | 17.61 | 51.61% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 | 7.02 | 8.33% |
| Public order | 11 | 1.94 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 1.64 | 12.50% |
| Drugs | 8 | 1.34 | 60.00% |
| Other theft | 7 | 1.19 | 40.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 | 1.04 | -30.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 1.04 | 150.00% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.75 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.60 | 100.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.30 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.30 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.30 | -50.00% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 31 | 13.73 | -11.43% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 | 4.63 | 50.00% |
| Public order | 11 | 1.79 | 57.14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 | 1.64 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 1.49 | -33.33% |
| Other theft | 5 | 1.19 | 25.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.75 | -16.67% |
| Burglary | 4 | 0.75 | -20.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.60 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.30 | -33.33% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.30 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.15 | -50.00% |
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 35 | 14.33 | 45.83% |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 5.22 | 71.43% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 | 1.79 | 66.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 1.49 | 166.67% |
| Public order | 7 | 1.19 | 40.00% |
| Drugs | 6 | 1.04 | 500.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 0.90 | 66.67% |
| Other theft | 4 | 0.75 | -20.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.60 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.45 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.30 | 100.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.30 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.15 | 0.00% |
In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 24 | 9.11 | -25.00% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 3.58 | -30.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 | 1.04 | -33.33% |
| Public order | 5 | 0.90 | -16.67% |
| Other theft | 5 | 0.75 | -61.54% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 0.75 | -57.14% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.45 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.45 | 50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.45 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.15 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.15 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.15 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.15 | 0.00% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 32 | 12.24 | 33.33% |
| Other theft | 13 | 4.78 | 30.00% |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 1.94 | 66.67% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 | 1.49 | 12.50% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 1.34 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 1.04 | 50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.90 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.30 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.30 | -66.67% |
In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 24 | 10.60 | -25.00% |
| Other theft | 10 | 3.58 | 42.86% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 | 1.49 | 14.29% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 1.19 | -30.00% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 1.04 | 100.00% |
| Public order | 4 | 0.90 | -20.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 0.60 | -42.86% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.60 | 200.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.45 | 100.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.30 | -66.67% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.15 | -75.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.15 | 0.00% |
In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 32 | 12.24 | -37.25% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 4.78 | 11.11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 | 1.49 | 133.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 1.04 | 75.00% |
| Other theft | 7 | 1.04 | 250.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 1.04 | 25.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 0.75 | -33.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.60 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.45 | -66.67% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.45 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.30 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.15 | -75.00% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 51 | 14.03 | 96.15% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 7.61 | 12.50% |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 1.34 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 6 | 1.34 | 500.00% |
| Public order | 4 | 0.90 | 33.33% |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.60 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 0.60 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 | 0.60 | 50.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 0.45 | -80.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.30 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.15 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 26 | 10.30 | -39.53% |
| Other theft | 10 | 3.88 | 66.67% |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 1.49 | -50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 1.34 | 33.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.19 | -71.43% |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.60 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 0.60 | -80.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 0.45 | -71.43% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.30 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.15 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.15 | -66.67% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 43 | 17.32 | 43.33% |
| Shoplifting | 18 | 6.42 | 125.00% |
| Public order | 15 | 2.69 | 150.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 2.24 | 16.67% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 | 2.09 | 16.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 1.04 | -50.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 0.90 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.90 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.60 | -40.00% |
In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 30 | 13.88 | -9.09% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 | 4.48 | 20.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 1.79 | -14.29% |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 1.79 | -11.11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 | 1.19 | 20.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 0.90 | 50.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 0.90 | 20.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 0.90 | 66.67% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.75 | 200.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.45 | -33.33% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.30 | -66.67% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.30 | 0.00% |
In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 14 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 33 | 14.48 | -21.43% |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 4.93 | 75.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 2.09 | 100.00% |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 1.49 | -67.86% |
| Drugs | 6 | 1.34 | 100.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 0.90 | -68.75% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 | 0.75 | -61.54% |
| Other theft | 4 | 0.75 | -33.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.60 | 200.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.45 | 50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.45 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.30 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.15 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.15 | 0.00% |
In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 28 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 42 | 18.96 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 28 | 6.27 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 16 | 4.18 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 | 2.39 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 1.94 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 1.19 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 0.90 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.75 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.45 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.30 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.30 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.15 | 0.00% |
A total of 110 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.46 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 13 |
| June 2024 | 12 |
| May 2024 | 8 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 7 |
| February 2024 | 7 |
| January 2024 | 10 |
| December 2023 | 9 |
| November 2023 | 8 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
| September 2023 | 12 |
| August 2023 | 10 |
| July 2023 | 5 |
A total of 48 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 8 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 6 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
| August 2023 | 6 |
| July 2023 | 3 |
A total of 85 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.54 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 7 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 13 |
| February 2024 | 10 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 10 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
| September 2023 | 6 |
| August 2023 | 4 |
| July 2023 | 6 |
A total of 98 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.54 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 11 |
| June 2024 | 11 |
| May 2024 | 7 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 15 |
| September 2023 | 6 |
| August 2023 | 5 |
| July 2023 | 16 |
A total of 450 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 34.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 47 |
| June 2024 | 31 |
| May 2024 | 35 |
| April 2024 | 24 |
| March 2024 | 32 |
| February 2024 | 24 |
| January 2024 | 32 |
| December 2023 | 51 |
| November 2023 | 26 |
| October 2023 | 43 |
| September 2023 | 30 |
| August 2023 | 33 |
| July 2023 | 42 |
A total of 93 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.15 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 7 |
| June 2024 | 10 |
| May 2024 | 10 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| March 2024 | 9 |
| February 2024 | 8 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
| September 2023 | 6 |
| August 2023 | 5 |
| July 2023 | 13 |
A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
| August 2023 | 3 |
| July 2023 | 1 |
A total of 136 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.46 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 9 |
| June 2024 | 8 |
| May 2024 | 12 |
| April 2024 | 7 |
| March 2024 | 10 |
| February 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 9 |
| November 2023 | 9 |
| October 2023 | 18 |
| September 2023 | 8 |
| August 2023 | 9 |
| July 2023 | 28 |
A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
| July 2023 | 1 |
A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 2 |
| July 2023 | 2 |
A total of 82 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 14 |
| September 2023 | 12 |
| August 2023 | 14 |
| July 2023 | 8 |
A total of 39 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 5 |
| August 2023 | 3 |
| July 2023 | 2 |
A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PO5 3AY postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 11 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Total | 10 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 8 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Shoplifting | 5 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |