PO6 3AW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO6 3AW

PO6 3AW, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 73 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.30 per 1,000 population. This PO6 3AW 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 3AW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO6 3AW, encompassing approximately 4220 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-18.18% decrease)

PO6 3AW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Aldroke Street with total crimes: 8
  • Spur Road with total crimes: 7
  • Ashurst Road with total crimes: 7

PO6 3AW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3017.3011.11%
Public order97.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.13-18.18%
Other theft72.13-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson71.660.00%
Shoplifting61.660.00%
Burglary21.420.00%
Drugs10.47-75.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2718.72-32.50%
Anti-social behaviour116.4022.22%
Other theft92.61800.00%
Public order92.1312.50%
Criminal damage and arson72.1375.00%
Shoplifting61.66-50.00%
Drugs41.42300.00%
Burglary20.950.00%
Possession of weapons20.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4018.7253.85%
Shoplifting129.48200.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.8428.57%
Public order82.1333.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.90-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.95100.00%
Vehicle crime10.47-66.67%
Other theft10.24-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2614.69-27.78%
Anti-social behaviour76.16-46.15%
Public order61.66-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.4220.00%
Other theft61.42100.00%
Shoplifting41.420.00%
Vehicle crime30.95200.00%
Bicycle theft10.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3618.48-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour138.53-27.78%
Public order103.0842.86%
Criminal damage and arson52.37-61.54%
Shoplifting41.18-50.00%
Burglary30.95-50.00%
Other theft30.71-25.00%
Drugs10.710.00%
Bicycle theft10.24-50.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3923.2221.88%
Anti-social behaviour189.2438.46%
Criminal damage and arson134.27160.00%
Shoplifting83.080.00%
Public order71.90-22.22%
Burglary61.66100.00%
Other theft41.42-20.00%
Bicycle theft20.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3218.9628.00%
Anti-social behaviour137.58160.00%
Public order93.08125.00%
Shoplifting82.13100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.90-37.50%
Other theft51.18400.00%
Burglary31.180.00%
Theft from the person20.71-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.47-75.00%
Robbery10.24-50.00%
Drugs10.24-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2514.45-21.88%
Criminal damage and arson85.92100.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.90-50.00%
Public order41.18-63.64%
Shoplifting40.950.00%
Vehicle crime40.95100.00%
Theft from the person30.950.00%
Robbery20.710.00%
Drugs20.47100.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Other theft10.24-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3217.0688.24%
Public order117.58-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour102.61400.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.370.00%
Shoplifting40.95-20.00%
Other theft30.9550.00%
Vehicle crime20.71-33.33%
Robbery20.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Drugs10.24-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.61-48.48%
Public order134.0318.18%
Shoplifting53.08-16.67%
Drugs31.1850.00%
Vehicle crime30.71-25.00%
Other theft20.71-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.47-66.67%
Other crime10.470.00%
Burglary10.24-66.67%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.24-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3318.2522.22%
Public order117.8222.22%
Anti-social behaviour62.610.00%
Shoplifting61.42-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.420.00%
Vehicle crime40.95100.00%
Other theft40.95-50.00%
Burglary30.9550.00%
Drugs20.710.00%
Possession of weapons20.47100.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%
Other crime10.24-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2716.590.00%
Public order96.400.00%
Other theft82.130.00%
Shoplifting81.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.420.00%
Other crime20.950.00%
Burglary20.470.00%
Vehicle crime20.470.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 364 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202427
July 202440
June 202426
May 202436
April 202439
March 202432
February 202425
January 202432
December 202317
November 202333
October 202327

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 53 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243
April 20244
March 20245
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 106 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
July 20248
June 20246
May 202410
April 20247
March 20249
February 20244
January 202411
December 202313
November 202311
October 20239

A total of 75 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 202412
June 20244
May 20244
April 20248
March 20248
February 20244
January 20244
December 20235
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 109 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202411
July 20249
June 20247
May 202413
April 202418
March 202413
February 20245
January 202410
December 20232
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 67 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 20244
June 20246
May 20245
April 202413
March 20245
February 20248
January 20244
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
May 20243
April 20246
March 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
February 20243
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Aldroke Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Spur Road
    Total7
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Ashurst Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Sundridge Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. Albert Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
  • 6. Cosham Interchange
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Wayte Street
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Cosham
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Widley Court Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Cosham Park Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. High Street
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 16. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 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
  • 21. Windsor Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Knowsley Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Roebuck Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1