PO6 3AH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO6 3AH

PO6 3AH, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 76 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.57 per 1,000 population. This PO6 3AH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PO6 postcode area, which has experienced 337 crimes and a crime rate of 7.94 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PO6 3AH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO6 3AH, encompassing approximately 3694 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PO6 3AH area, explore the PO6 3AH Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (-15.79% decrease)
  • Other theft: (10) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)

PO6 3AH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cavell Drive with total crimes: 16
  • Aldroke Street with total crimes: 8
  • Spur Road with total crimes: 7

PO6 3AH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3220.57-15.79%
Other theft108.66-16.67%
Public order82.7160.00%
Shoplifting62.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.62-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.35-44.44%
Vehicle crime31.35200.00%
Possession of weapons30.8150.00%
Drugs20.81-50.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Burglary10.27-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3823.28-19.15%
Other theft1210.2850.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.2580.00%
Shoplifting62.44-53.85%
Anti-social behaviour61.62-25.00%
Public order51.62-37.50%
Drugs41.350.00%
Burglary31.08200.00%
Possession of weapons20.81100.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4724.9051.61%
Shoplifting1312.72225.00%
Other theft83.5233.33%
Public order82.1733.33%
Anti-social behaviour82.1760.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.17-37.50%
Vehicle crime11.35-50.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3118.13-13.89%
Criminal damage and arson88.3960.00%
Public order62.17-57.14%
Other theft61.6220.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.62-44.44%
Shoplifting41.350.00%
Vehicle crime21.080.00%
Drugs20.54-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3622.19-10.00%
Public order149.74100.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.79-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson52.44-64.29%
Other theft51.35-28.57%
Drugs51.350.00%
Shoplifting41.35-42.86%
Burglary21.080.00%
Vehicle crime20.54-33.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4025.4442.86%
Criminal damage and arson1410.83133.33%
Anti-social behaviour133.79116.67%
Public order73.52-36.36%
Shoplifting71.89-22.22%
Other theft71.8975.00%
Vehicle crime31.89200.00%
Burglary20.810.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2818.67-6.67%
Public order117.5883.33%
Shoplifting92.98125.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.44100.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.62-33.33%
Other theft41.6233.33%
Burglary21.080.00%
Vehicle crime10.54-75.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.27-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3018.40-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson98.12125.00%
Public order62.44-45.45%
Shoplifting41.620.00%
Vehicle crime41.08300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.08-62.50%
Theft from the person30.81200.00%
Other theft30.81-57.14%
Drugs30.810.00%
Other crime10.810.00%
Robbery10.27-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4022.4625.00%
Public order1110.83-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour82.98300.00%
Other theft72.1775.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.89300.00%
Shoplifting41.08-20.00%
Burglary21.080.00%
Possession of weapons20.540.00%
Robbery20.540.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3217.86-21.95%
Public order138.6618.18%
Shoplifting53.52-16.67%
Other theft41.35-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.08-25.00%
Burglary20.810.00%
Drugs20.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.54-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4120.3046.43%
Public order1111.10120.00%
Shoplifting62.98-33.33%
Other theft61.620.00%
Vehicle crime41.62100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.08-40.00%
Burglary20.81-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-75.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2818.670.00%
Shoplifting97.580.00%
Other theft62.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.620.00%
Public order51.350.00%
Burglary41.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.080.00%
Other crime21.080.00%
Vehicle crime20.540.00%
Possession of weapons20.540.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 423 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202438
July 202447
June 202431
May 202436
April 202440
March 202428
February 202430
January 202440
December 202332
November 202341
October 202328

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
June 20242
May 20245
February 20243
December 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202412
July 20248
June 20246
May 20245
April 20247
March 20244
February 20243
January 20247
December 20234
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 105 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 20248
June 20246
May 202414
April 20247
March 202411
February 20246
January 202411
December 202313
November 202311
October 20235

A total of 77 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 202413
June 20244
May 20244
April 20247
March 20249
February 20244
January 20244
December 20235
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 73 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20248
June 20245
May 20249
April 202413
March 20246
February 20243
January 20248
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 71 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 20245
June 20248
May 20245
April 202414
March 20246
February 20249
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PO6 3AH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Cavell Drive
    Total16
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Other theft4
    Possession of weapons2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Aldroke Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Spur Road
    Total7
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Ashurst Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. Sundridge Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 6. Albert Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
  • 7. Chipstead Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Fourth Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Wayte Street
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Arran Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Cosham Park Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. High Street
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 14. Walberton Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Lister Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Westerham Close
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 17. Totland Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Northern Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. First Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Vectis Way
    Total1
    Shoplifting1