LOWESTOFT ROAD, PO6 3RL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO6 3RL

LOWESTOFT ROAD, PO6 3RL, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.80 per 1,000 population. This PO6 3RL 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 3RL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO6 3RL, encompassing approximately 3704 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (-25.81% decrease)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

PO6 3RL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cavell Drive with total crimes: 16
  • Harwich Road with total crimes: 4
  • Tankerton Close with total crimes: 3

LOWESTOFT ROAD, PO6 3RL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.80-25.81%
Other theft56.21150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.35-33.33%
Drugs31.08-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.810.00%
Robbery10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Public order10.27-50.00%

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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3113.2334.78%
Criminal damage and arson68.37-14.29%
Drugs41.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.08-40.00%
Other theft20.81-33.33%
Public order20.54-50.00%
Burglary10.54-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2313.50-8.00%
Criminal damage and arson76.21133.33%
Anti-social behaviour51.890.00%
Public order41.35-33.33%
Vehicle crime41.08-33.33%
Other theft31.08200.00%
Burglary20.81100.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.27-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2512.968.70%
Vehicle crime66.75100.00%
Public order61.62-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.62200.00%
Possession of weapons20.810.00%
Drugs20.54-33.33%
Other theft10.54-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2312.69-30.30%
Public order96.21125.00%
Other theft52.43-54.55%
Drugs31.350.00%
Vehicle crime30.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.81100.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3316.4732.00%
Other theft118.9183.33%
Criminal damage and arson52.9766.67%
Public order41.35-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.08200.00%
Theft from the person20.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.54-50.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2512.960.00%
Public order86.75166.67%
Other theft62.16100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.62-57.14%
Drugs20.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.540.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-66.67%

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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2512.964.17%
Criminal damage and arson76.75600.00%
Vehicle crime31.8950.00%
Other theft30.81-50.00%
Public order30.81-40.00%
Burglary30.8150.00%
Other crime20.81-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.540.00%

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 offences2412.69-29.41%
Other theft66.48200.00%
Public order51.620.00%
Other crime31.35200.00%
Vehicle crime20.81-33.33%
Burglary20.540.00%
Possession of weapons20.540.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3413.7721.43%
Public order59.18150.00%
Vehicle crime31.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.81200.00%
Burglary20.810.00%
Other theft20.54-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2810.263.70%
Other theft57.5625.00%
Public order21.35-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2712.690.00%
Public order57.290.00%
Other theft41.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.080.00%
Possession of weapons20.810.00%
Burglary20.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.540.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20247
June 20243
May 20241
April 20245
March 20243
February 20247
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 321 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202431
July 202423
June 202425
May 202423
April 202433
March 202425
February 202425
January 202424
December 202334
November 202328
October 202327

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 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 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 53 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20245
April 202411
March 20246
February 20243
January 20246
December 20232
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20246
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233

A total of 54 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20246
May 20249
April 20244
March 20248
February 20243
January 20245
December 20235
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20245
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 3 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
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 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
December 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Cavell Drive
    Total16
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Other theft4
    Possession of weapons2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Harwich Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 3. Tankerton Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Fairfield Square
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Colchester Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 6. Mablethorpe Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. King Richard Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Meadowsweet Way
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Hockley Close
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Chatham Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Cromer Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Peterborough Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Maldon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Sudbury Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1