PO6 3JL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO6 3JL

PO6 3JL, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 81 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.42 per 1,000 population. This PO6 3JL 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 3JL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO6 3JL, encompassing approximately 3612 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (-15.91% decrease)
  • Other theft: (10) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)

PO6 3JL 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 3JL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3722.42-15.91%
Other theft1010.24-9.09%
Public order82.7760.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.21-22.22%
Shoplifting61.940.00%
Vehicle crime31.66200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.83-57.14%
Possession of weapons30.83200.00%
Drugs20.83-66.67%
Other crime10.550.00%
Burglary10.28-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4425.74-6.38%
Other theft1112.1837.50%
Criminal damage and arson93.0480.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.49-12.50%
Drugs61.940.00%
Shoplifting61.66-53.85%
Public order51.66-37.50%
Burglary31.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

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 offences4725.4738.24%
Shoplifting1313.01225.00%
Other theft83.6014.29%
Public order82.2133.33%
Anti-social behaviour82.2160.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.21-37.50%
Burglary31.380.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3420.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson89.4133.33%
Other theft72.2140.00%
Public order61.94-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.66-44.44%
Shoplifting41.380.00%
Vehicle crime21.110.00%
Possession of weapons20.550.00%
Bicycle theft20.550.00%
Drugs20.55-50.00%
Robbery10.550.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3422.14-19.05%
Public order159.4166.67%
Anti-social behaviour94.15-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson62.49-57.14%
Other theft51.66-37.50%
Shoplifting41.38-42.86%
Drugs41.110.00%
Vehicle crime21.11-33.33%
Burglary10.55-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4227.4040.00%
Criminal damage and arson1411.63100.00%
Anti-social behaviour133.8844.44%
Public order93.60-18.18%
Other theft82.4960.00%
Shoplifting72.21-22.22%
Vehicle crime31.94200.00%
Burglary20.83100.00%
Theft from the person10.550.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3021.317.14%
Public order118.3083.33%
Anti-social behaviour93.04200.00%
Shoplifting92.49125.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.49-22.22%
Other theft51.9466.67%
Vehicle crime11.38-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Drugs10.28-66.67%
Robbery10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.28-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2818.55-37.78%
Criminal damage and arson97.75125.00%
Public order62.49-45.45%
Vehicle crime51.66150.00%
Shoplifting41.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.11-62.50%
Theft from the person30.83200.00%
Other theft30.83-57.14%
Drugs30.830.00%
Other crime10.83-75.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4525.1936.36%
Public order1112.46-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour83.04300.00%
Other theft72.2175.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.94300.00%
Other crime41.110.00%
Shoplifting41.11-20.00%
Burglary21.11-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.55-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.550.00%
Theft from the person10.550.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3318.82-32.65%
Public order139.1330.00%
Shoplifting53.60-16.67%
Other theft41.38-33.33%
Burglary31.1150.00%
Vehicle crime30.83-25.00%
Drugs20.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.55-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4922.700.00%
Public order1013.560.00%
Shoplifting62.770.00%
Other theft61.660.00%
Vehicle crime41.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.110.00%
Burglary20.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20245
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234

A total of 423 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 38.45 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202444
July 202447
June 202434
May 202434
April 202442
March 202430
February 202428
January 202445
December 202333
November 202349

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
June 20242
May 20244
March 20241
February 20243
December 20232

A total of 74 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202411
July 20248
June 20247
May 20245
April 20248
March 20245
February 20243
January 20247
December 20234
November 20236

A total of 102 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 20248
June 20246
May 202415
April 20249
March 202411
February 20246
January 202411
December 202313
November 202310

A total of 68 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.18 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

A total of 70 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20248
June 20245
May 20249
April 202413
March 20249
February 20243
January 20248
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 71 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 20245
June 20248
May 20246
April 202414
March 20247
February 20249
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241
January 20244

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20242
January 20242

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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 3JL 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. Tankerton Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Fairfield Square
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 10. Fourth Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Wayte Street
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Arran Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Herne Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. High Street
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 16. Walberton Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Lister Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Westerham Close
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 19. Totland Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. First Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Vectis Way
    Total1
    Shoplifting1