CASTLE CLOSE, PO5 3EB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO5 3EB

CASTLE CLOSE, PO5 3EB, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 198 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.59 per 1,000 population. This PO5 3EB 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 3EB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO5 3EB, encompassing approximately 10106 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (82) incidents (6.49% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (25) incidents (31.58% increase)
  • Public order: (19) incidents (26.67% increase)

PO5 3EB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 18
  • Ockendon Close with total crimes: 10
  • Henrietta Place with total crimes: 9

CASTLE CLOSE, PO5 3EB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8219.596.49%
Shoplifting258.1131.58%
Public order192.4726.67%
Other theft141.8855.56%
Anti-social behaviour131.39-27.78%
Criminal damage and arson121.29-29.41%
Vehicle crime91.190.00%
Drugs60.890.00%
Bicycle theft60.590.00%
Burglary50.59-16.67%
Robbery30.4950.00%
Possession of weapons20.300.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Theft from the person10.10-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7717.321.32%
Shoplifting197.6226.67%
Anti-social behaviour181.8850.00%
Criminal damage and arson171.78-5.56%
Public order151.687.14%
Other theft91.480.00%
Burglary60.8920.00%
Drugs60.59-40.00%
Theft from the person30.5950.00%
Possession of weapons20.300.00%
Robbery20.20-75.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7618.0126.67%
Criminal damage and arson187.5228.57%
Shoplifting151.7815.38%
Public order141.48-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour121.39-7.69%
Drugs101.1942.86%
Other theft90.9928.57%
Robbery80.89700.00%
Vehicle crime70.7940.00%
Burglary50.69-16.67%
Bicycle theft30.49200.00%
Possession of weapons20.30-60.00%
Theft from the person20.20100.00%
Other crime10.20-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6014.84-30.23%
Public order155.9466.67%
Criminal damage and arson141.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour131.39-7.14%
Shoplifting131.29-38.10%
Other theft71.29-22.22%
Drugs70.69-22.22%
Burglary60.6920.00%
Possession of weapons50.5925.00%
Vehicle crime50.490.00%
Other crime20.49-60.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Theft from the person10.100.00%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 86 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8618.1179.17%
Shoplifting218.51133.33%
Anti-social behaviour142.0816.67%
Criminal damage and arson141.3927.27%
Other theft91.39125.00%
Public order90.8912.50%
Drugs90.89200.00%
Other crime50.89150.00%
Vehicle crime50.4966.67%
Burglary50.4966.67%
Possession of weapons40.4933.33%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Robbery10.100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4810.69-9.43%
Anti-social behaviour124.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.19-8.33%
Shoplifting91.09-35.71%
Public order80.89-11.11%
Other theft40.79-71.43%
Possession of weapons30.400.00%
Vehicle crime30.3050.00%
Drugs30.30-40.00%
Burglary30.300.00%
Other crime20.300.00%
Theft from the person10.20-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5312.6739.47%
Shoplifting145.2455.56%
Other theft141.3940.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.3920.00%
Anti-social behaviour121.190.00%
Public order91.190.00%
Drugs50.89-28.57%
Possession of weapons30.4950.00%
Vehicle crime20.30-60.00%
Other crime20.200.00%
Theft from the person20.200.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3810.69-36.67%
Anti-social behaviour123.7633.33%
Criminal damage and arson101.190.00%
Other theft100.990.00%
Public order90.9950.00%
Shoplifting90.890.00%
Drugs70.8975.00%
Vehicle crime50.69-44.44%
Burglary30.49-62.50%
Possession of weapons20.30100.00%
Other crime20.20100.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6012.86-13.04%
Criminal damage and arson105.94-9.09%
Other theft100.99150.00%
Anti-social behaviour90.9928.57%
Vehicle crime90.8928.57%
Shoplifting90.89-35.71%
Burglary80.8914.29%
Public order60.79-50.00%
Drugs40.59-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.400.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.10-66.67%
Other crime10.100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6914.3518.97%
Shoplifting146.8316.67%
Public order121.399.09%
Criminal damage and arson111.190.00%
Drugs81.0960.00%
Anti-social behaviour70.79-22.22%
Burglary70.6940.00%
Vehicle crime70.69-22.22%
Other theft40.69-42.86%
Possession of weapons30.40-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.30-50.00%
Theft from the person10.20-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5813.65-9.38%
Shoplifting125.74-62.50%
Public order111.19-42.11%
Criminal damage and arson111.09-8.33%
Vehicle crime91.09-47.06%
Anti-social behaviour90.89-30.77%
Other theft70.890.00%
Burglary50.6925.00%
Drugs50.49-37.50%
Possession of weapons40.490.00%
Bicycle theft40.40-20.00%
Theft from the person20.400.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6418.110.00%
Shoplifting326.330.00%
Public order193.170.00%
Vehicle crime171.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour131.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.290.00%
Drugs81.190.00%
Other theft70.790.00%
Bicycle theft50.690.00%
Burglary40.490.00%
Robbery20.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 771 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 64.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202482
August 202477
July 202476
June 202460
May 202486
April 202448
March 202453
February 202438
January 202460
December 202369
November 202358
October 202364

A total of 78 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 202410
June 20247
May 20249
April 20243
March 20245
February 20247
January 20244
December 20238
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 146 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202415
July 202414
June 202415
May 20249
April 20248
March 20249
February 20249
January 20246
December 202312
November 202311
October 202319

A total of 104 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20249
July 20249
June 20247
May 20249
April 20244
March 202414
February 202410
January 202410
December 20234
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 78 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.09 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 20247
June 20245
May 20245
April 20243
March 20242
February 20245
January 20249
December 20237
November 20239
October 202317

A total of 152 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202417
July 202418
June 202414
May 202414
April 202411
March 202412
February 202410
January 202410
December 202311
November 202311
October 202312

A total of 57 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20245
June 20246
May 20245
April 20243
February 20243
January 20248
December 20237
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 144 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202418
July 202412
June 202413
May 202414
April 202412
March 202412
February 202412
January 20249
December 20237
November 20239
October 202313

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20248
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 192 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202419
July 202415
June 202413
May 202421
April 20249
March 202414
February 20249
January 20249
December 202314
November 202312
October 202332

A total of 25 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 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 20232

A total of 31 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20245
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total18
    Shoplifting12
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Ockendon Close
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Henrietta Place
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total8
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Tonbridge Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Elm Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Worcester Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order2
  • 8. Milverton Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Radnor Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs1
  • 10. Belmont Place
    Total6
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Ashburton Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Dunsmore Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 13. Portland Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
  • 14. Elphinstone Road
    Total5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Meadow Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 16. St James'S Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Elm Grove
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Warwick Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 19. Eldon Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Mosaic Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Margate Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 22. Wilton Place
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. St Ursula Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 24. Yarborough Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. St Pauls Square
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 26. Crabbe Court
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Hyde Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Grove Road North
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Albany Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 30. Hendy Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1