PO5 3QW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO5 3QW

PO5 3QW, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 213 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.63 per 1,000 population. This PO5 3QW 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 3QW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO5 3QW, encompassing approximately 9845 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (90) incidents (32.35% increase)
  • Public order: (26) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (21) incidents (-19.23% decrease)

PO5 3QW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stafford Road with total crimes: 17
  • Richmond Place with total crimes: 13
  • Ockendon Close with total crimes: 10

PO5 3QW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9021.6332.35%
Public order269.140.00%
Shoplifting212.64-19.23%
Anti-social behaviour192.13-13.64%
Other theft121.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.22-21.43%
Vehicle crime91.12125.00%
Drugs70.91-22.22%
Bicycle theft40.71100.00%
Burglary40.41100.00%
Robbery30.41200.00%
Possession of weapons30.3050.00%
Theft from the person30.300.00%
Other crime10.30-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6819.70-8.11%
Public order266.91-10.34%
Shoplifting262.6444.44%
Anti-social behaviour222.6415.79%
Criminal damage and arson142.230.00%
Other theft121.4271.43%
Drugs91.22-18.18%
Vehicle crime40.91-55.56%
Theft from the person30.410.00%
Other crime30.30200.00%
Burglary20.300.00%
Bicycle theft20.20-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.20-33.33%
Robbery10.20-87.50%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7420.4115.62%
Public order297.5231.82%
Anti-social behaviour192.9546.15%
Shoplifting181.93-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson141.83-6.67%
Drugs111.4283.33%
Vehicle crime91.12125.00%
Robbery80.91300.00%
Other theft70.810.00%
Theft from the person30.710.00%
Bicycle theft30.300.00%
Possession of weapons30.3050.00%
Burglary20.30-66.67%
Other crime10.200.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6417.16-7.25%
Shoplifting276.50-18.18%
Public order222.7429.41%
Criminal damage and arson152.23-6.25%
Anti-social behaviour131.52-18.75%
Other theft71.320.00%
Drugs60.71-33.33%
Burglary60.6120.00%
Vehicle crime40.61-42.86%
Possession of weapons20.410.00%
Robbery20.20-33.33%
Other crime10.20-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6919.3040.82%
Shoplifting337.0157.14%
Public order173.3530.77%
Criminal damage and arson161.7360.00%
Anti-social behaviour161.6345.45%
Drugs91.63125.00%
Vehicle crime70.9175.00%
Other theft70.7140.00%
Burglary50.710.00%
Bicycle theft30.5150.00%
Other crime30.300.00%
Robbery30.300.00%
Theft from the person20.30100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4913.20-25.76%
Shoplifting214.98-36.36%
Public order132.13-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour111.32-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson101.1225.00%
Burglary51.0225.00%
Other theft50.51-64.29%
Drugs40.51-20.00%
Vehicle crime40.41-20.00%
Other crime30.41200.00%
Possession of weapons20.30-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.20-50.00%
Theft from the person10.20-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6617.7769.23%
Shoplifting336.7022.22%
Anti-social behaviour143.35-26.32%
Public order141.4216.67%
Other theft141.4227.27%
Criminal damage and arson81.42-20.00%
Drugs50.81-16.67%
Vehicle crime50.51-28.57%
Burglary40.510.00%
Bicycle theft40.410.00%
Possession of weapons30.41-40.00%
Theft from the person20.300.00%
Robbery20.200.00%
Other crime10.20-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3914.42-9.30%
Shoplifting273.96-41.30%
Anti-social behaviour192.74111.11%
Public order121.93200.00%
Other theft111.2257.14%
Criminal damage and arson101.1242.86%
Vehicle crime71.020.00%
Drugs60.71500.00%
Possession of weapons50.61400.00%
Burglary40.5133.33%
Other crime20.41100.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4613.3158.62%
Violence and sexual offences434.67-32.81%
Anti-social behaviour94.3750.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.91-36.36%
Vehicle crime70.71133.33%
Other theft70.7140.00%
Public order40.71-76.47%
Burglary30.41-57.14%
Possession of weapons10.30-50.00%
Other crime10.100.00%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%
Theft from the person10.10-50.00%
Drugs10.10-83.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6416.0548.84%
Shoplifting296.5052.63%
Public order172.9554.55%
Criminal damage and arson111.7357.14%
Burglary71.1275.00%
Drugs60.71-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour60.61-33.33%
Other theft50.61-16.67%
Robbery50.510.00%
Vehicle crime30.51-72.73%
Theft from the person20.30100.00%
Possession of weapons20.20100.00%
Bicycle theft10.20-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4312.49-23.21%
Shoplifting194.37-32.14%
Vehicle crime111.93-8.33%
Public order111.12-35.29%
Anti-social behaviour91.12-43.75%
Criminal damage and arson70.91-46.15%
Drugs70.7116.67%
Other theft60.7120.00%
Burglary40.610.00%
Bicycle theft40.41-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Theft from the person10.10-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5617.160.00%
Shoplifting285.690.00%
Public order172.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour161.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson131.630.00%
Vehicle crime121.320.00%
Bicycle theft81.220.00%
Drugs60.810.00%
Other theft50.610.00%
Burglary40.510.00%
Theft from the person20.410.00%
Robbery20.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 173 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202422
July 202419
June 202413
May 202416
April 202411
March 202414
February 202419
January 20249
December 20236
November 20239
October 202316

A total of 208 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202426
July 202429
June 202422
May 202417
April 202413
March 202414
February 202412
January 20244
December 202317
November 202311
October 202317

A total of 725 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 60.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202490
August 202468
July 202474
June 202464
May 202469
April 202449
March 202466
February 202439
January 202443
December 202364
November 202343
October 202356

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

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
July 20249
June 20244
May 20247
April 20244
March 20245
February 20247
January 20247
December 20233
November 202311
October 202312

A total of 136 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202414
July 202414
June 202415
May 202416
April 202410
March 20248
February 202410
January 20247
December 202311
November 20237
October 202313

A total of 98 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202412
July 20247
June 20247
May 20247
April 20245
March 202414
February 202411
January 20247
December 20235
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 328 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202426
July 202418
June 202427
May 202433
April 202421
March 202433
February 202427
January 202446
December 202329
November 202319
October 202328

A total of 77 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 202411
June 20246
May 20249
April 20244
March 20245
February 20246
January 20241
December 20236
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20248
June 20242
May 20243
March 20242
December 20235
October 20232

A total of 32 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241

A total of 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20245
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 20 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Stafford Road
    Total17
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Public order4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Richmond Place
    Total13
    Shoplifting5
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Possession of weapons2
  • 3. Ockendon Close
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 5. B2154
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total8
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Ashby Place
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 8. Tonbridge Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Elm Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Milverton Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Belmont Place
    Total6
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Outram Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 13. Ashburton Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
  • 15. Portland Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
  • 16. Elphinstone Road
    Total5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Hereford Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 19. Victoria Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. St Bartholomew'S Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 21. Elm Grove
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Mosaic Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Margate Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 24. Wilton Place
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Duncan Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Marmion Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. St Ursula Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 28. B2151
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 29. Yarborough Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Grove Road North
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1