LITTLE SOUTHSEA STREET, PO5 3RS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO5 3RS

LITTLE SOUTHSEA STREET, PO5 3RS, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 120 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.90 per 1,000 population. This PO5 3RS 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 3RS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO5 3RS, encompassing approximately 7100 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Public order: (13) incidents (18.18% increase)

PO5 3RS 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

LITTLE SOUTHSEA STREET, PO5 3RS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3616.90-14.29%
Shoplifting165.0714.29%
Public order132.2518.18%
Criminal damage and arson111.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour101.5542.86%
Other theft101.4125.00%
Vehicle crime71.410.00%
Bicycle theft50.990.00%
Burglary40.700.00%
Drugs20.56-50.00%
Robbery20.280.00%
Possession of weapons20.28100.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4214.79-22.22%
Shoplifting145.92250.00%
Public order111.9722.22%
Criminal damage and arson111.55-15.38%
Other theft81.5514.29%
Anti-social behaviour71.13-12.50%
Burglary40.99100.00%
Drugs40.56-42.86%
Robbery20.56-50.00%
Theft from the person10.28-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.14-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5416.7658.82%
Criminal damage and arson137.6118.18%
Public order91.83-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour81.27-11.11%
Drugs71.1340.00%
Other theft70.9940.00%
Vehicle crime50.9966.67%
Shoplifting40.70-20.00%
Robbery40.560.00%
Possession of weapons20.560.00%
Theft from the person20.28100.00%
Bicycle theft20.28100.00%
Burglary20.28-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3413.24-30.61%
Public order144.79366.67%
Criminal damage and arson111.9737.50%
Anti-social behaviour91.55-10.00%
Other theft51.2766.67%
Shoplifting50.70-37.50%
Drugs50.70-16.67%
Burglary40.700.00%
Vehicle crime30.560.00%
Possession of weapons20.420.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4914.3763.33%
Anti-social behaviour106.9066.67%
Criminal damage and arson81.4114.29%
Shoplifting81.13100.00%
Drugs61.13200.00%
Burglary40.8533.33%
Other crime40.56300.00%
Other theft30.56-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.420.00%
Public order30.42-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.42100.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Robbery10.140.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences309.72-18.92%
Criminal damage and arson74.23-12.50%
Public order60.99-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour60.85-33.33%
Shoplifting40.85-42.86%
Other theft40.56-66.67%
Burglary30.560.00%
Vehicle crime30.4250.00%
Drugs20.420.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.14-50.00%
Other crime10.140.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3712.1168.18%
Other theft125.21100.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.6912.50%
Criminal damage and arson81.2714.29%
Public order71.130.00%
Shoplifting70.99133.33%
Drugs20.99-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.28100.00%
Vehicle crime20.28-33.33%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.01-42.11%
Anti-social behaviour83.1033.33%
Criminal damage and arson71.13-12.50%
Public order70.99133.33%
Other theft60.99-14.29%
Shoplifting30.8550.00%
Vehicle crime30.42-50.00%
Drugs30.42200.00%
Other crime20.42100.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Burglary10.14-75.00%
Robbery10.140.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3810.99-17.39%
Criminal damage and arson85.3514.29%
Other theft71.13250.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.9950.00%
Vehicle crime60.8520.00%
Burglary40.85-20.00%
Public order30.56-25.00%
Shoplifting20.42-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%
Other crime10.140.00%
Drugs10.14-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4611.5535.29%
Criminal damage and arson76.480.00%
Vehicle crime50.9966.67%
Burglary50.70400.00%
Public order40.70-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour40.5633.33%
Drugs40.560.00%
Shoplifting30.56-66.67%
Other theft20.42-75.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3410.84-12.82%
Shoplifting94.79-55.00%
Other theft81.2733.33%
Criminal damage and arson71.1316.67%
Public order60.99-50.00%
Drugs40.850.00%
Vehicle crime30.56-76.92%
Anti-social behaviour30.42-57.14%
Possession of weapons20.420.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3915.350.00%
Shoplifting205.490.00%
Vehicle crime132.820.00%
Public order121.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.990.00%
Other theft60.850.00%
Drugs40.850.00%
Robbery10.560.00%
Burglary10.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 95 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202411
July 20249
June 202414
May 20243
April 20246
March 20247
February 20247
January 20243
December 20234
November 20236
October 202312

A total of 104 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202411
July 202413
June 202411
May 20248
April 20247
March 20248
February 20247
January 20248
December 20237
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 44 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 461 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202442
July 202454
June 202434
May 202449
April 202430
March 202437
February 202422
January 202438
December 202346
November 202334
October 202339

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243
February 20241
January 20244
December 20235
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 87 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
July 20248
June 20249
May 202410
April 20246
March 20249
February 20248
January 20246
December 20234
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
May 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 95 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202414
July 20244
June 20245
May 20248
April 20244
March 20247
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20239
October 202320

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20245
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20246
December 20235
November 20233
October 202313

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

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
July 20247
June 20245
May 20243
April 20244
March 202412
February 20246
January 20247
December 20232
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 9 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 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20244
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PO5 3RS 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. Belmont Place
    Total6
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Ashburton Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Elphinstone Road
    Total5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Meadow Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 9. St James'S Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Elm Grove
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Eldon Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Yarborough Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. St Pauls Square
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 14. Hyde Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. St Judes Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 16. Sussex Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Dartmouth Mews
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 18. Nightingale Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Southsea Terrace
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Yorke Street
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Landport Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Brougham Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 23. Peel Place
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Sackville Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Norfolk Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 26. Bush Street East
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Gloucester Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Belmont Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Pelham Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 30. Woodpath
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1