GREAT SOUTHSEA STREET, PO5 3BY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO5 3BY

GREAT SOUTHSEA STREET, PO5 3BY, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 148 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.67 per 1,000 population. This PO5 3BY 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 3BY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO5 3BY, encompassing approximately 7926 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PO5 3BY area, explore the PO5 3BY Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the PO5 3BY area, visit the PO5 3BY House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (55) incidents (1.85% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Public order: (14) incidents (16.67% increase)

PO5 3BY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13
  • Ockendon Close with total crimes: 10
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 8

GREAT SOUTHSEA STREET, PO5 3BY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5518.671.85%
Shoplifting166.9414.29%
Public order142.0216.67%
Criminal damage and arson121.779.09%
Anti-social behaviour111.51-8.33%
Other theft111.3922.22%
Vehicle crime81.390.00%
Burglary51.01-16.67%
Bicycle theft50.630.00%
Drugs40.630.00%
Robbery30.5050.00%
Possession of weapons20.38100.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.13-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5416.15-15.62%
Shoplifting146.81180.00%
Anti-social behaviour121.7720.00%
Public order121.5120.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.51-35.29%
Other theft91.3928.57%
Burglary61.14200.00%
Drugs40.76-42.86%
Theft from the person30.5050.00%
Robbery20.38-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.25-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6417.7945.45%
Criminal damage and arson178.0754.55%
Public order102.14-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour101.260.00%
Robbery71.260.00%
Drugs70.8816.67%
Other theft70.880.00%
Vehicle crime60.88100.00%
Shoplifting50.760.00%
Possession of weapons20.63-33.33%
Theft from the person20.25100.00%
Bicycle theft20.25100.00%
Burglary20.25-60.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4413.88-21.43%
Public order145.55250.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.7722.22%
Anti-social behaviour101.39-16.67%
Other theft71.2640.00%
Drugs60.88-14.29%
Burglary50.760.00%
Shoplifting50.63-44.44%
Possession of weapons30.630.00%
Vehicle crime30.380.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5615.0143.59%
Anti-social behaviour127.0750.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.5112.50%
Shoplifting91.14125.00%
Drugs71.14133.33%
Other theft50.8825.00%
Burglary50.6366.67%
Public order40.63-42.86%
Other crime40.50300.00%
Possession of weapons30.500.00%
Vehicle crime30.38-25.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Robbery10.130.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3910.85-11.36%
Criminal damage and arson84.92-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.01-11.11%
Public order71.01-12.50%
Vehicle crime40.8833.33%
Shoplifting40.50-42.86%
Other theft40.50-66.67%
Possession of weapons30.5050.00%
Drugs30.3850.00%
Burglary30.380.00%
Theft from the person10.38-50.00%
Other crime10.130.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4412.6276.00%
Other theft125.5571.43%
Criminal damage and arson101.5125.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.26-10.00%
Public order81.140.00%
Shoplifting71.01133.33%
Vehicle crime30.88-25.00%
Drugs20.38-60.00%
Theft from the person20.250.00%
Possession of weapons20.25100.00%
Other crime10.25-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences259.46-39.02%
Anti-social behaviour103.1566.67%
Criminal damage and arson81.260.00%
Public order81.01166.67%
Other theft71.010.00%
Drugs50.88400.00%
Vehicle crime40.63-42.86%
Shoplifting30.5050.00%
Other crime20.38100.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Burglary10.13-80.00%
Robbery10.130.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4110.47-22.64%
Criminal damage and arson85.170.00%
Vehicle crime71.010.00%
Other theft70.88133.33%
Anti-social behaviour60.8850.00%
Burglary50.760.00%
Public order30.63-62.50%
Shoplifting20.38-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.13-50.00%
Other crime10.130.00%
Drugs10.13-85.71%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5312.8715.22%
Public order86.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.01-11.11%
Drugs71.0175.00%
Vehicle crime70.8840.00%
Burglary50.88400.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.630.00%
Other theft30.50-62.50%
Shoplifting30.38-70.00%
Possession of weapons20.38-33.33%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4612.490.00%
Shoplifting105.80-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.2628.57%
Public order81.14-42.86%
Other theft81.0133.33%
Vehicle crime51.01-64.29%
Anti-social behaviour40.63-55.56%
Drugs40.50-42.86%
Possession of weapons30.500.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%
Burglary10.13-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4615.9024.32%
Shoplifting205.80150.00%
Public order142.5255.56%
Vehicle crime141.7716.67%
Anti-social behaviour91.77-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.14-41.67%
Drugs70.88250.00%
Other theft60.880.00%
Burglary20.76-60.00%
Robbery10.25-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3713.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson124.670.00%
Vehicle crime121.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour101.510.00%
Public order91.260.00%
Shoplifting81.140.00%
Other theft61.010.00%
Burglary50.760.00%
Drugs20.630.00%
Robbery20.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 604 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 46.46 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202455
August 202454
July 202464
June 202444
May 202456
April 202439
March 202444
February 202425
January 202441
December 202353
November 202346
October 202346
September 202337

A total of 59 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20247
June 20246
May 20247
April 20243
March 20242
February 20245
January 20241
December 20237
November 20234
October 20237
September 20232

A total of 119 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.15 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202412
July 202410
June 202414
May 20244
April 20247
March 20248
February 20248
January 20243
December 20238
November 20238
October 202314
September 20239

A total of 130 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202411
July 202417
June 202411
May 20249
April 20248
March 202410
February 20248
January 20248
December 20238
November 20239
October 20237
September 202312

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20242
June 20245
May 20245
April 20243
February 20241
January 20245
December 20235
November 20231
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 115 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.85 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202412
July 202410
June 202410
May 202412
April 20248
March 20249
February 202410
January 20246
December 20234
November 20234
October 20239
September 202310

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20247
May 20241
February 20241
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 106 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.15 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202414
July 20245
June 20245
May 20249
April 20244
March 20247
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 202310
October 202320
September 20238

A total of 76 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20246
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 20244
January 20247
December 20237
November 20235
October 202314
September 202312

A total of 92 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
July 20247
June 20247
May 20245
April 20244
March 202412
February 20247
January 20247
December 20233
November 20238
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 24 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total13
    Shoplifting10
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Ockendon Close
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total8
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Elm Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Milverton Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Radnor Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs1
  • 7. Belmont Place
    Total6
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Ashburton Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Dunsmore Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 10. Elphinstone Road
    Total5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Meadow Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 12. St James'S Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Elm Grove
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Eldon Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Mosaic Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Yarborough Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. St Pauls Square
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 18. Hyde Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Grove Road North
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Hendy Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. St Judes Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 22. Sussex Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Dartmouth Mews
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 24. Nightingale Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 25. Southsea Terrace
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Yorke Street
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Landport Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Bedford Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Earlsdon Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Brougham Road
    Total1
    Public order1