PO5 3SB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO5 3SB

PO5 3SB, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 78 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.40 per 1,000 population. This PO5 3SB 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 3SB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO5 3SB, encompassing approximately 4238 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (-6.06% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (-17.65% decrease)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PO5 3SB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ashby Place with total crimes: 8
  • Tonbridge Street with total crimes: 8
  • Palmerston Road with total crimes: 8

PO5 3SB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3118.40-6.06%
Shoplifting147.31-17.65%
Public order93.300.00%
Other theft62.12-14.29%
Vehicle crime31.42200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.71-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.71-78.57%
Burglary20.71100.00%
Bicycle theft20.47100.00%
Drugs20.47-60.00%
Theft from the person20.470.00%
Robbery10.470.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3322.89-2.94%
Shoplifting177.79112.50%
Anti-social behaviour144.01180.00%
Public order93.300.00%
Other theft72.12250.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.65-14.29%
Drugs51.4225.00%
Theft from the person21.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.47-50.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-80.00%
Robbery10.24-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3418.8847.83%
Public order98.02-18.18%
Shoplifting82.12-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson71.8975.00%
Vehicle crime51.65150.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.18-54.55%
Drugs41.1833.33%
Bicycle theft20.940.00%
Other theft20.47100.00%
Robbery20.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Burglary10.24-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2316.52-17.86%
Shoplifting125.43-7.69%
Public order112.8322.22%
Anti-social behaviour112.6010.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.6033.33%
Drugs30.94-25.00%
Burglary20.71-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.47100.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%
Other theft10.24-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2819.1147.37%
Shoplifting136.6185.71%
Anti-social behaviour103.0742.86%
Public order92.3650.00%
Burglary42.120.00%
Drugs40.94100.00%
Bicycle theft40.94300.00%
Other theft30.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.71200.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.50-47.22%
Anti-social behaviour74.48-22.22%
Shoplifting71.65-12.50%
Public order61.65100.00%
Burglary41.42300.00%
Other theft30.940.00%
Drugs20.71-33.33%
Other crime10.470.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-87.50%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3619.11260.00%
Anti-social behaviour98.4950.00%
Vehicle crime82.1233.33%
Shoplifting81.8960.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.890.00%
Drugs31.4250.00%
Public order30.71-40.00%
Other theft30.71-72.73%
Possession of weapons20.710.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1112.74450.00%
Violence and sexual offences102.60-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson62.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.4220.00%
Vehicle crime61.4250.00%
Public order51.4225.00%
Shoplifting51.18-37.50%
Other crime21.180.00%
Drugs20.470.00%
Burglary10.47-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2213.92-12.00%
Shoplifting85.19-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson61.89-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour51.42150.00%
Public order41.1833.33%
Vehicle crime40.94100.00%
Burglary40.94-42.86%
Possession of weapons20.940.00%
Other theft20.47100.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2513.680.00%
Shoplifting95.90200.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.1275.00%
Burglary71.65600.00%
Public order31.65200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.710.00%
Vehicle crime20.47-33.33%
Drugs20.47100.00%
Other theft10.47-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2510.3819.05%
Other theft45.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.9433.33%
Vehicle crime30.94-72.73%
Shoplifting30.71-78.57%
Bicycle theft20.71100.00%
Burglary10.47-50.00%
Public order10.24-92.31%
Drugs10.24-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2117.700.00%
Shoplifting144.950.00%
Public order133.300.00%
Vehicle crime113.070.00%
Other theft42.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.710.00%
Burglary20.710.00%
Drugs20.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 307 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.58 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202433
July 202434
June 202423
May 202428
April 202419
March 202436
February 202410
January 202422
December 202325
November 202325
October 202321

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20237
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 82 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
July 20249
June 202411
May 20249
April 20246
March 20243
February 20245
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 202313

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 202411
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20244
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20248
February 20246
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 202311

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20247
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
March 20246
February 20246
January 20246
December 20237
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 118 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202417
July 20248
June 202412
May 202413
April 20247
March 20248
February 20245
January 20248
December 20239
November 20233
October 202314

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 75 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202414
July 20245
June 202411
May 202410
April 20247
March 20249
February 20246
January 20245
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 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
October 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
January 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Ashby Place
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 2. Tonbridge Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Palmerston Road
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 4. Elm Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Ashburton Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
  • 7. Portland Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
  • 8. Elphinstone Road
    Total5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. St Judes Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Sussex Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Dartmouth Mews
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 12. Nightingale Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Southsea Terrace
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Auckland Road West
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Osborne Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Queen'S Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Queen'S Terrace
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Shaftesbury Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Little Southsea Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Castle Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Regent Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Western Parade
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Croxton Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 24. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Duisburg Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Parking Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1