SO18 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SO18

SO18, Southampton has recorded a total of 229 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.79 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this SO18 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around SO18, encompassing approximately 21219 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (84) incidents (-24.32% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (23) incidents (21.05% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (-34.38% decrease)

SO18 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 17
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 13
  • Angel Crescent with total crimes: 12

SO18 Crime Map

Postcodes in SO18

The postcode district are associated with the SO18, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The SO18 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8410.79-24.32%
Criminal damage and arson233.9621.05%
Anti-social behaviour211.08-34.38%
Public order210.9931.25%
Vehicle crime210.995.00%
Shoplifting180.990.00%
Other theft150.8525.00%
Burglary120.7133.33%
Possession of weapons50.5725.00%
Other crime40.240.00%
Drugs30.19-25.00%
Theft from the person20.140.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 111 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11111.880.91%
Anti-social behaviour325.2377.78%
Vehicle crime201.51-13.04%
Criminal damage and arson190.94-26.92%
Shoplifting180.90-5.26%
Public order160.85-15.79%
Other theft120.75-42.86%
Burglary90.57-57.14%
Drugs40.42-42.86%
Possession of weapons40.19300.00%
Other crime40.190.00%
Robbery20.19-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.09-87.50%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 110 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11013.2029.41%
Criminal damage and arson265.1823.81%
Vehicle crime231.23-11.54%
Burglary211.0875.00%
Other theft210.9990.91%
Public order190.99-34.48%
Shoplifting190.905.56%
Anti-social behaviour180.90-14.29%
Bicycle theft80.85700.00%
Drugs70.3840.00%
Robbery50.33150.00%
Theft from the person20.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.09-80.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8511.55-9.57%
Public order294.0120.83%
Vehicle crime261.37100.00%
Criminal damage and arson211.23-4.55%
Anti-social behaviour210.995.00%
Shoplifting180.9938.46%
Burglary120.850.00%
Other theft110.57-21.43%
Other crime90.5280.00%
Possession of weapons50.4266.67%
Drugs50.24-28.57%
Robbery20.24100.00%
Bicycle theft10.09-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 94 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9410.98-6.93%
Public order244.43-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson221.1357.14%
Anti-social behaviour201.04-35.48%
Other theft140.9427.27%
Vehicle crime130.66-13.33%
Shoplifting130.61-27.78%
Burglary120.6133.33%
Drugs70.5775.00%
Other crime50.33400.00%
Bicycle theft40.24300.00%
Possession of weapons30.190.00%
Theft from the person10.14-66.67%
Robbery10.050.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 101 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10111.36-0.98%
Public order324.7652.38%
Anti-social behaviour311.5119.23%
Shoplifting181.46-30.77%
Vehicle crime150.85-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson140.71-12.50%
Other theft110.66-31.25%
Burglary90.52-10.00%
Drugs40.420.00%
Theft from the person30.190.00%
Bicycle theft10.14-50.00%
Robbery10.050.00%
Other crime10.05-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 102 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10211.737.37%
Anti-social behaviour264.8130.00%
Shoplifting261.2313.04%
Public order211.2323.53%
Vehicle crime200.99-16.67%
Other theft160.9423.08%
Criminal damage and arson160.7533.33%
Burglary100.75-28.57%
Drugs40.47-20.00%
Possession of weapons30.19-40.00%
Other crime20.14-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.090.00%
Robbery10.09-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 95 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9511.22-12.84%
Vehicle crime244.48-22.58%
Shoplifting231.13-37.84%
Anti-social behaviour201.08-4.76%
Public order170.94-26.09%
Burglary140.80-17.65%
Other theft130.66-7.14%
Criminal damage and arson120.61-33.33%
Other crime60.57100.00%
Drugs50.28-28.57%
Possession of weapons50.24400.00%
Robbery30.240.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 109 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10913.3422.47%
Shoplifting375.1468.18%
Vehicle crime311.7472.22%
Public order231.4643.75%
Anti-social behaviour211.08110.00%
Criminal damage and arson180.995.88%
Burglary170.8513.33%
Other theft140.80-33.33%
Drugs70.66-12.50%
Other crime30.3350.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%
Bicycle theft10.05-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.050.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 89 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8910.51-21.93%
Shoplifting224.1983.33%
Other theft211.0410.53%
Vehicle crime180.99-43.75%
Criminal damage and arson170.85-15.00%
Public order160.80-15.79%
Burglary150.75-6.25%
Anti-social behaviour100.71-28.57%
Drugs80.4733.33%
Bicycle theft40.38300.00%
Other crime20.19100.00%
Robbery10.090.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 114 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11412.359.62%
Vehicle crime325.3752.38%
Criminal damage and arson201.5111.11%
Public order190.94-32.14%
Other theft190.9011.76%
Burglary160.9060.00%
Anti-social behaviour140.75-48.15%
Shoplifting120.66-47.83%
Drugs60.5750.00%
Possession of weapons40.2833.33%
Theft from the person40.19300.00%
Other crime10.19-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.050.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 104 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10412.390.00%
Public order284.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour271.320.00%
Shoplifting231.270.00%
Vehicle crime211.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson180.990.00%
Other theft170.850.00%
Burglary100.800.00%
Other crime60.470.00%
Drugs40.280.00%
Possession of weapons30.190.00%
Robbery10.140.00%
Theft from the person10.050.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 247 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.58 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202418
July 202419
June 202418
May 202413
April 202418
March 202426
February 202423
January 202437
December 202322
November 202312
October 202323

A total of 1198 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 99.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 114 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202484
August 2024111
July 2024110
June 202485
May 202494
April 2024101
March 2024102
February 202495
January 2024109
December 202389
November 2023114
October 2023104

A total of 157 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20249
July 202421
June 202412
May 202412
April 20249
March 202410
February 202414
January 202417
December 202315
November 202316
October 202310

A total of 261 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202432
July 202418
June 202421
May 202420
April 202431
March 202426
February 202420
January 202421
December 202310
November 202314
October 202327

A total of 184 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202412
July 202421
June 202411
May 202414
April 202411
March 202416
February 202413
January 202414
December 202321
November 202319
October 202317

A total of 265 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202416
July 202419
June 202429
May 202424
April 202432
March 202421
February 202417
January 202423
December 202316
November 202319
October 202328

A total of 226 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202419
July 202426
June 202421
May 202422
April 202414
March 202416
February 202412
January 202418
December 202317
November 202320
October 202318

A total of 43 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
June 20249
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
February 20246
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 264 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202420
July 202423
June 202426
May 202413
April 202415
March 202420
February 202424
January 202431
December 202318
November 202332
October 202321

A total of 34 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20241
June 20245
May 20243
March 20243
February 20245
January 20241
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241
January 20241
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 64 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20247
June 20245
May 20247
April 20244
March 20244
February 20245
January 20247
December 20238
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20248
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SO18 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total17
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Vehicle crime3
    Possession of weapons2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total13
    Shoplifting6
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Angel Crescent
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting2
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total9
    Public order4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person2
  • 5. Cobden Court
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Grantham Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft2
    Possession of weapons2
  • 7. Leckford Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Other crime1
  • 8. Macarthur Crescent
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Langstaff Way
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Fritham Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Harrison Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson4
  • 12. Woodmill Lane
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 13. Walnut Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Hawkeswood Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. Harefield Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 16. Copsewood Road
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Copse Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Capon Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 19. Wide Lane
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Roundhill Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Bramble Mews
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 22. Vanguard Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Somerton Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Somerset Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 25. Midlands Estate
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 26. Englefield Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Rampart Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 28. Harcourt Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 29. Cobden Gardens
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Mead Crescent
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1