WESTERN PARADE, PO5 3ED Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO5 3ED

WESTERN PARADE, PO5 3ED, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 92 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.30 per 1,000 population. This PO5 3ED 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 3ED crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO5 3ED, encompassing approximately 5644 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (-16.28% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (180.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)

PO5 3ED Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 14
  • Tonbridge Street with total crimes: 9
  • Elm Street with total crimes: 8

WESTERN PARADE, PO5 3ED Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3616.30-16.28%
Anti-social behaviour146.38180.00%
Other theft92.48200.00%
Shoplifting91.5950.00%
Public order81.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.42-41.67%
Drugs41.24-20.00%
Theft from the person20.71100.00%
Bicycle theft10.35-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Robbery10.18-50.00%

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 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4316.8386.96%
Criminal damage and arson127.6271.43%
Public order82.13-27.27%
Vehicle crime61.42100.00%
Shoplifting61.06-14.29%
Drugs51.06-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour50.89-61.54%
Other theft30.890.00%
Bicycle theft20.530.00%
Robbery20.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Burglary10.180.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2313.29-25.81%
Anti-social behaviour134.0830.00%
Public order112.3010.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.9540.00%
Shoplifting71.24-30.00%
Drugs61.24-14.29%
Vehicle crime31.06200.00%
Other theft30.53-40.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%
Burglary10.18-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3115.4134.78%
Public order105.4966.67%
Anti-social behaviour101.7766.67%
Shoplifting101.77100.00%
Drugs71.77600.00%
Other theft51.2425.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.89150.00%
Burglary40.89300.00%
Bicycle theft20.71100.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.18-50.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.21-36.11%
Public order64.08100.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.060.00%
Shoplifting51.060.00%
Other theft40.89-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.71-71.43%
Vehicle crime20.35-77.78%
Burglary10.350.00%
Drugs10.18-66.67%
Other crime10.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3614.00227.27%
Vehicle crime96.3880.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.24-14.29%
Other theft61.06-33.33%
Shoplifting51.060.00%
Drugs30.89-25.00%
Public order30.53-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.530.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.92-68.57%
Other theft91.95125.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.59-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour71.2440.00%
Vehicle crime51.240.00%
Shoplifting50.8966.67%
Public order40.8933.33%
Drugs40.71300.00%
Other crime20.710.00%
Burglary10.35-80.00%
Robbery10.180.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3512.93-10.26%
Criminal damage and arson86.2014.29%
Vehicle crime51.42150.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.89150.00%
Burglary50.890.00%
Other theft40.89300.00%
Possession of weapons30.710.00%
Public order30.530.00%
Shoplifting30.53-57.14%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Drugs10.18-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3912.2344.44%
Criminal damage and arson76.910.00%
Shoplifting71.24250.00%
Burglary51.24400.00%
Public order30.8950.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.530.00%
Vehicle crime20.35-50.00%
Drugs20.350.00%
Other theft10.35-87.50%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2710.10-20.59%
Other theft84.78100.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.4216.67%
Vehicle crime41.24-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.710.00%
Shoplifting20.35-86.67%
Public order20.35-83.33%
Drugs20.35-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Burglary10.18-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3416.1217.24%
Shoplifting156.0287.50%
Vehicle crime122.6650.00%
Public order122.13140.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.13-45.45%
Other theft41.06-20.00%
Drugs30.7150.00%
Burglary20.53-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.35-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2915.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson115.140.00%
Vehicle crime81.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.420.00%
Shoplifting81.420.00%
Other theft51.420.00%
Public order50.890.00%
Burglary40.890.00%
Possession of weapons30.710.00%
Theft from the person20.530.00%
Drugs20.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 86 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 202412
June 20247
May 20245
April 20242
March 20247
February 20247
January 20248
December 20237
November 20237
October 20236
September 202311

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 367 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202436
July 202443
June 202423
May 202431
April 202423
March 202436
February 202411
January 202435
December 202339
November 202327
October 202334
September 202329

A total of 80 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
July 20245
June 202413
May 202410
April 20246
March 20246
February 20247
January 20245
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20238

A total of 40 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20245
June 20246
May 20247
April 20241
March 20243
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 75 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20248
June 202411
May 202410
April 20246
March 20243
February 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 202312
September 20235

A total of 61 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20243
June 20243
May 20245
April 20244
March 20246
February 20249
January 20244
December 20231
November 20238
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 82 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20246
June 20247
May 202410
April 20245
March 20245
February 20245
January 20243
December 20237
November 20232
October 202315
September 20238

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 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 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
September 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242

A total of 57 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20249
February 20245
January 20245
December 20232
November 20234
October 202312
September 20238

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20245
December 20235
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Park/Open Space
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Tonbridge Street
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Elm Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Ashby Place
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Meadow Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Western Parade
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Ferry Terminal
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 10. Ashburton Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 11. St Judes Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 12. Diamond Street
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 13. Dartmouth Mews
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. King'S Terrace
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Gloucester Terrace
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Auckland Road West
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 17. Osborne Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Portland Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Kent Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Sussex Terrace
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Shaftesbury Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Castle Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Wilberforce Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Copper Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Hambrook Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Jubilee Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Great Southsea Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Nightingale Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 29. Southsea Terrace
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 30. Chadderton Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1