BOSTON ROAD, PO6 3LG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO6 3LG

BOSTON ROAD, PO6 3LG, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.21 per 1,000 population. This PO6 3LG 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 3LG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO6 3LG, encompassing approximately 2324 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-32.26% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PO6 3LG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cavell Drive with total crimes: 16
  • Sundridge Close with total crimes: 7
  • Tankerton Close with total crimes: 3

BOSTON ROAD, PO6 3LG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2117.21-32.26%
Criminal damage and arson59.03-28.57%
Other theft52.150.00%
Possession of weapons32.150.00%
Drugs31.29-25.00%
Other crime11.290.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3122.373.33%
Criminal damage and arson713.3440.00%
Other theft53.01-37.50%
Drugs42.150.00%
Burglary21.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.86-50.00%
Public order10.86-85.71%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3025.3850.00%
Other theft812.91166.67%
Public order73.44133.33%
Criminal damage and arson53.01150.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.150.00%
Vehicle crime21.72-50.00%
Burglary20.860.00%
Shoplifting10.860.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2015.49-28.57%
Vehicle crime48.6033.33%
Other theft31.72-40.00%
Public order31.29-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.290.00%
Drugs20.86-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.860.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2823.66-15.15%
Public order1212.05200.00%
Other theft55.16-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour32.1550.00%
Vehicle crime31.2950.00%
Drugs31.290.00%
Burglary11.290.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3324.5265.00%
Other theft814.20166.67%
Criminal damage and arson63.4450.00%
Public order42.58-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.720.00%
Vehicle crime20.860.00%
Shoplifting10.860.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2018.50-16.67%
Public order108.60150.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.30-20.00%
Other theft31.720.00%
Vehicle crime21.29-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.86100.00%
Drugs10.860.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2418.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson510.320.00%
Public order42.15-20.00%
Other theft31.72-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.29200.00%
Bicycle theft11.290.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Other crime10.43-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2419.36-4.00%
Other theft610.3250.00%
Public order52.58-44.44%
Burglary32.150.00%
Other crime31.290.00%
Possession of weapons21.290.00%
Theft from the person10.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2520.65-19.35%
Public order910.7550.00%
Other theft43.8733.33%
Burglary31.72200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.29100.00%
Vehicle crime20.86100.00%
Drugs10.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3118.5034.78%
Public order613.3420.00%
Other theft32.5850.00%
Burglary11.29-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2317.640.00%
Public order59.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.150.00%
Vehicle crime21.290.00%
Possession of weapons20.860.00%
Burglary20.860.00%
Other theft20.860.00%
Drugs10.860.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 310 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202431
July 202430
June 202420
May 202428
April 202433
March 202420
February 202424
January 202424
December 202325
November 202331
October 202323

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20245
June 20242
April 20246
March 20244
February 20245
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241
January 20243

A total of 55 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20248
June 20243
May 20245
April 20248
March 20243
February 20243
January 20246
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 67 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20247
June 20243
May 202412
April 20244
March 202410
February 20244
January 20245
December 20239
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
June 20241
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
June 20242
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231

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 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Cavell Drive
    Total16
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Other theft4
    Possession of weapons2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Sundridge Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Tankerton Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Fairfield Square
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Arran Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Colchester Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 7. Mablethorpe Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Lister Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Westerham Close
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 10. Chatham Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Cromer Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Peterborough Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1