PO6 3BU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO6 3BU

PO6 3BU, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 66 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.48 per 1,000 population. This PO6 3BU 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 3BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO6 3BU, encompassing approximately 4263 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (4.00% increase)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)

PO6 3BU 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 3BU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2615.484.00%
Public order86.100.00%
Other theft71.88-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson61.640.00%
Shoplifting61.4120.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.41-14.29%
Vehicle crime31.4150.00%
Burglary20.700.00%
Drugs10.47-50.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2516.19-41.86%
Other theft95.8650.00%
Public order82.11-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.64200.00%
Shoplifting51.41-58.33%
Vehicle crime21.17100.00%
Burglary20.470.00%
Possession of weapons20.470.00%
Drugs20.47100.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4319.9472.00%
Shoplifting1210.09200.00%
Public order102.8166.67%
Anti-social behaviour72.3540.00%
Other theft61.6420.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.41-71.43%
Possession of weapons20.47100.00%
Vehicle crime10.47-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2513.374.17%
Criminal damage and arson75.8616.67%
Public order61.64-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour51.41-44.44%
Other theft51.1766.67%
Shoplifting41.170.00%
Vehicle crime20.940.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2414.54-17.24%
Anti-social behaviour95.63-43.75%
Public order92.1128.57%
Criminal damage and arson62.11-45.45%
Shoplifting41.41-50.00%
Other theft30.9450.00%
Burglary20.70-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.47100.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.23-50.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2919.4711.54%
Anti-social behaviour166.80100.00%
Criminal damage and arson113.75120.00%
Shoplifting82.580.00%
Public order71.88-12.50%
Burglary51.64150.00%
Other theft21.170.00%
Bicycle theft20.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2614.7885.71%
Anti-social behaviour86.10166.67%
Shoplifting81.88100.00%
Public order81.88100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.88-28.57%
Other theft21.17100.00%
Burglary20.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.47-50.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.23-66.67%
Drugs10.23-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.32-56.25%
Criminal damage and arson73.2875.00%
Public order41.64-66.67%
Shoplifting40.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.94-70.00%
Theft from the person30.700.00%
Vehicle crime20.700.00%
Drugs20.47100.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Robbery10.23-50.00%
Other theft10.23-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3216.8960.00%
Public order127.519.09%
Anti-social behaviour102.81900.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.35300.00%
Shoplifting40.94-20.00%
Other theft30.9450.00%
Vehicle crime20.70100.00%
Robbery20.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Drugs10.23-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.26-41.18%
Public order114.690.00%
Shoplifting52.58-16.67%
Drugs31.1750.00%
Other theft20.70-33.33%
Other crime10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-66.67%
Burglary10.23-50.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.23-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.23-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3417.3617.24%
Public order117.9822.22%
Anti-social behaviour62.5820.00%
Shoplifting61.41-25.00%
Vehicle crime41.41100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.94-25.00%
Other theft30.70-62.50%
Drugs20.700.00%
Possession of weapons20.47100.00%
Burglary20.470.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2916.6526.09%
Public order96.80-10.00%
Other theft82.11300.00%
Shoplifting81.88-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour51.88-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson41.17-33.33%
Other crime20.940.00%
Burglary20.47100.00%
Vehicle crime20.47-33.33%
Robbery10.47-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2316.650.00%
Shoplifting115.400.00%
Public order102.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.640.00%
Vehicle crime31.410.00%
Other theft20.700.00%
Other crime20.470.00%
Bicycle theft20.470.00%
Drugs20.470.00%
Robbery20.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 350 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202425
July 202443
June 202425
May 202424
April 202429
March 202426
February 202414
January 202432
December 202320
November 202334
October 202329
September 202323

A total of 68 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20242
June 20247
May 20246
April 202411
March 20245
February 20247
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 53 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 20246
June 20245
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20238
September 20232

A total of 113 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.69 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
July 202410
June 20246
May 20249
April 20247
March 20248
February 20244
January 202412
December 202311
November 202311
October 20239
September 202310

A total of 85 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 202412
June 20244
May 20244
April 20248
March 20248
February 20244
January 20244
December 20235
November 20236
October 20238
September 202311

A total of 90 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20247
June 20245
May 20249
April 202416
March 20248
February 20243
January 202410
December 20231
November 20236
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
May 20242
April 20245
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 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
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 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
September 20232

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 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
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PO6 3BU 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. Chipstead Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Wayte Street
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Cosham
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Widley Court Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Lindisfarne Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Cosham Park Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. High Street
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 14. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Mulberry Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Walberton Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Lister Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Totland Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Northern Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. First Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Vectis Way
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 22. Knowsley Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Roebuck Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1