PO5 3XX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO5 3XX

PO5 3XX, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.61 per 1,000 population. This PO5 3XX 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 3XX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO5 3XX, encompassing approximately 776 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-70.59% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

PO5 3XX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dartmouth Mews with total crimes: 2
  • Southsea Terrace with total crimes: 2
  • Western Parade with total crimes: 1

PO5 3XX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences520.61-70.59%
Public order36.4450.00%
Other theft33.86-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.86-75.00%
Bicycle theft12.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.29-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.290.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1751.53142.86%
Anti-social behaviour821.90166.67%
Other theft610.31500.00%
Criminal damage and arson37.730.00%
Public order23.86-33.33%
Theft from the person22.58100.00%
Drugs12.58-50.00%
Shoplifting11.290.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences727.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson39.02200.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.86-50.00%
Public order33.86-25.00%
Drugs23.86100.00%
Vehicle crime12.580.00%
Other theft11.29-50.00%
Theft from the person11.290.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences730.92-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour69.02100.00%
Public order47.73-33.33%
Burglary25.150.00%
Other theft22.58100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.580.00%
Vehicle crime11.29-50.00%
Drugs11.290.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences928.34800.00%
Public order611.5950.00%
Anti-social behaviour37.730.00%
Vehicle crime23.86100.00%
Robbery12.580.00%
Other theft11.290.00%

In April 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order415.46300.00%
Burglary35.15200.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences13.86-83.33%
Vehicle crime11.29-85.71%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime729.63250.00%
Violence and sexual offences69.02200.00%
Criminal damage and arson47.73100.00%
Drugs25.15-33.33%
Other theft12.58-75.00%
Burglary11.290.00%
Public order11.29-50.00%
Theft from the person11.290.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft420.610.00%
Drugs35.150.00%
Vehicle crime23.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.58-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.58100.00%
Public order22.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.58-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1019.32150.00%
Anti-social behaviour312.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.86-50.00%
Burglary11.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences415.46-60.00%
Drugs25.15100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.580.00%
Vehicle crime22.58-33.33%
Burglary12.580.00%
Other theft11.29-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1021.90100.00%
Vehicle crime312.88-57.14%
Other theft23.86-33.33%
Drugs12.580.00%
Public order11.29-50.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime727.0575.00%
Violence and sexual offences59.02-37.50%
Other theft36.4450.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.86-71.43%
Public order22.58-33.33%
Drugs12.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.29-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences838.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour710.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson49.020.00%
Vehicle crime45.150.00%
Public order35.150.00%
Other theft23.860.00%
Drugs12.580.00%
Possession of weapons11.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20246
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 91 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202417
July 20247
June 20247
May 20249
April 20241
March 20246
February 20242
January 202410
December 20234
November 202310
October 20235
September 20238

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243
April 20243
February 20241
January 20243
October 20232
September 20237

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20247
February 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
March 20242
February 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
March 20241

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Dartmouth Mews
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Southsea Terrace
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Western Parade
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Woodville Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Croxton Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Penny Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Pembroke Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Supermarket
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Oyster Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Battery Row
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Duisburg Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Parking Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1