SO20 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SO20

SO20, Test Valley has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.88 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this SO20 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around SO20, encompassing approximately 7973 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (-77.78% decrease)

SO20 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Harvest Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Cossaton Rise with total crimes: 1

SO20 Crime Map

Postcodes in SO20

The postcode district are associated with the SO20, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The SO20 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 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences102.8842.86%
Burglary31.25-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.38-77.78%
Anti-social behaviour20.250.00%
Public order20.25-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.25100.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In August 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime93.64-30.77%
Violence and sexual offences71.13-58.82%
Burglary50.8866.67%
Public order40.6333.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-80.00%
Other theft10.130.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences175.89142.86%
Vehicle crime132.13550.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.630.00%
Burglary30.63-40.00%
Public order30.38-40.00%
Other crime30.3850.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.5116.67%
Other theft50.8866.67%
Burglary50.630.00%
Public order50.63400.00%
Vehicle crime20.63-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.25100.00%
Other crime20.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.26-33.33%
Vehicle crime60.750.00%
Burglary50.75-54.55%
Other theft30.63-40.00%
Other crime20.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.130.00%
Public order10.13-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In April 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary114.8983.33%
Violence and sexual offences91.3812.50%
Vehicle crime61.1350.00%
Other theft50.75150.00%
Public order40.6333.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.250.00%
Drugs10.130.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.26-38.46%
Burglary61.00-25.00%
Vehicle crime40.7533.33%
Public order30.50200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.38-33.33%
Other theft20.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences133.7644.44%
Burglary81.63-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson31.00-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.3850.00%
Other theft20.380.00%
Public order10.250.00%

In January 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary114.2683.33%
Violence and sexual offences91.38-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson41.13100.00%
Other theft20.500.00%
Vehicle crime20.25-75.00%
Other crime20.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Public order10.130.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences134.148.33%
Vehicle crime81.6333.33%
Burglary61.00500.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.750.00%
Other theft20.25-33.33%
Drugs10.250.00%
Public order10.130.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences123.14200.00%
Vehicle crime61.51200.00%
Other theft30.7550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-50.00%
Burglary10.13-88.89%

In October 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary92.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.130.00%
Other theft20.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.250.00%
Vehicle crime20.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Public order10.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 115 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
July 202417
June 20247
May 20246
April 20249
March 20248
February 202413
January 20249
December 202313
November 202312
October 20234

A total of 63 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20249
July 202413
June 20242
May 20246
April 20246
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20238
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 73 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20243
June 20245
May 20245
April 202411
March 20246
February 20248
January 202411
December 20236
November 20231
October 20239

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20245
May 20241
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
January 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20245
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20245
May 20243
April 20245
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SO20 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Harvest Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Cossaton Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Coley Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. A3057
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Lancaster Green
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Faithfulls Drove
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Broughton Drove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Coolers Farm
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Romsey Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Stevens Drove
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 12. Penny Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Supermarket
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. The Causeway
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Pound Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Printers Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Millers Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Eagle Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1