CECIL PLACE, PO5 3DL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO5 3DL

CECIL PLACE, PO5 3DL, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 84 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.83 per 1,000 population. This PO5 3DL 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 3DL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO5 3DL, encompassing approximately 5306 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (-25.58% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)

PO5 3DL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 14
  • Elm Street with total crimes: 8
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6

CECIL PLACE, PO5 3DL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3215.83-25.58%
Anti-social behaviour116.0383.33%
Other theft92.0750.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.70-27.27%
Public order81.5114.29%
Shoplifting81.51166.67%
Theft from the person31.510.00%
Drugs30.57-25.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%
Robbery10.19-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4317.7195.45%
Criminal damage and arson118.1083.33%
Public order72.07-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour61.32-45.45%
Other theft61.1350.00%
Vehicle crime51.1366.67%
Drugs40.94-33.33%
Shoplifting30.750.00%
Theft from the person30.57200.00%
Bicycle theft20.57100.00%
Robbery20.380.00%
Burglary20.38100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2213.19-4.35%
Anti-social behaviour114.1537.50%
Public order112.0722.22%
Criminal damage and arson62.0720.00%
Drugs61.130.00%
Other theft41.130.00%
Vehicle crime30.75200.00%
Shoplifting30.57-40.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%
Burglary10.19-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.19-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2313.1927.78%
Public order94.33200.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.7014.29%
Drugs61.51500.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.13150.00%
Shoplifting50.94150.00%
Other theft40.940.00%
Burglary40.7533.33%
Bicycle theft20.75100.00%
Other crime20.38100.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.19-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.48-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour73.390.00%
Other theft41.32-63.64%
Burglary30.750.00%
Public order30.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.57-71.43%
Shoplifting20.38-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.38-75.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%
Drugs10.19-50.00%
Other crime10.190.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2613.57225.00%
Other theft114.9083.33%
Vehicle crime82.0760.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.3216.67%
Shoplifting51.32150.00%
Public order30.94200.00%
Possession of weapons20.570.00%
Drugs20.38-50.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.91-73.33%
Anti-social behaviour71.5116.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.32-25.00%
Other theft61.13100.00%
Vehicle crime51.13-16.67%
Drugs40.94300.00%
Other crime20.750.00%
Shoplifting20.380.00%
Public order10.38-75.00%
Robbery10.190.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3013.19-18.92%
Criminal damage and arson85.6533.33%
Anti-social behaviour61.51200.00%
Vehicle crime61.1350.00%
Burglary51.1325.00%
Public order40.94300.00%
Possession of weapons30.750.00%
Other theft30.570.00%
Bicycle theft20.57100.00%
Shoplifting20.380.00%
Drugs10.38-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3710.7442.31%
Criminal damage and arson66.97-14.29%
Burglary41.13300.00%
Vehicle crime40.7533.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.750.00%
Drugs20.38-33.33%
Public order10.38-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2611.12-13.33%
Other theft104.90100.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.8840.00%
Shoplifting41.32-63.64%
Vehicle crime30.75-78.57%
Drugs30.57-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.57-33.33%
Public order20.38-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Burglary10.190.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3015.087.14%
Vehicle crime145.6516.67%
Shoplifting112.6457.14%
Public order72.0740.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.32-58.33%
Other theft50.940.00%
Drugs40.94100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.75-57.14%
Burglary10.57-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2816.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson125.280.00%
Vehicle crime122.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.260.00%
Shoplifting71.320.00%
Other theft51.320.00%
Public order50.940.00%
Burglary40.940.00%
Possession of weapons30.750.00%
Theft from the person20.570.00%
Drugs20.380.00%
Robbery10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 83 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 202411
June 20246
May 20245
April 20242
March 20247
February 20246
January 20248
December 20236
November 20237
October 20235
September 202312

A total of 61 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20247
June 202411
May 20249
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20237
September 20235

A total of 52 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20243
June 20243
May 20245
April 20242
March 20245
February 20242
January 20242
November 20234
October 202311
September 20237

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
September 20232

A total of 323 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202432
July 202443
June 202422
May 202423
April 202418
March 202426
February 20248
January 202430
December 202337
November 202326
October 202330
September 202328

A total of 38 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20246
May 20246
April 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 67 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20246
June 20244
May 20244
April 20244
March 202411
February 20246
January 20243
November 202310
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 77 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 20246
June 202411
May 20248
April 20247
March 20247
February 20247
January 20246
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
January 20243
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 63 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20248
February 20245
January 20246
December 20234
November 20233
October 202314
September 202312

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
January 20245
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Park/Open Space
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Elm Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Meadow Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Western Parade
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Ferry Terminal
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 9. Ashburton Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 10. St Judes Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 11. Diamond Street
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 12. Dartmouth Mews
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. King'S Terrace
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Gloucester Terrace
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Osborne Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Portland Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Kent Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Sussex Terrace
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Shaftesbury Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. Castle Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Wilberforce Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Copper Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Hambrook Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Jubilee Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Great Southsea Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Nightingale Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 27. Southsea Terrace
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 28. Chadderton Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Woodville Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Bellevue Terrace
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1