SO45 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SO45

SO45, New Forest has recorded a total of 184 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.21 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this SO45 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around SO45, encompassing approximately 22422 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (83) incidents (25.76% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (19.05% increase)
  • Public order: (25) incidents (92.31% increase)

SO45 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 9
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 8
  • Beech Crescent with total crimes: 7

SO45 Crime Map

Postcodes in SO45

The postcode district are associated with the SO45, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The SO45 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences838.2125.76%
Anti-social behaviour253.7019.05%
Public order251.1192.31%
Criminal damage and arson161.11-11.11%
Other theft120.71-20.00%
Other crime60.54100.00%
Shoplifting50.27-66.67%
Burglary40.22-55.56%
Drugs30.18-40.00%
Theft from the person20.130.00%
Vehicle crime20.09-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.09-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences667.89-19.51%
Anti-social behaviour212.9410.53%
Criminal damage and arson180.940.00%
Other theft150.8050.00%
Shoplifting150.6736.36%
Public order130.67-13.33%
Burglary90.58-10.00%
Drugs50.400.00%
Vehicle crime50.22-16.67%
Possession of weapons40.22100.00%
Other crime30.180.00%
Bicycle theft20.13100.00%
Robbery10.090.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences828.12-5.75%
Anti-social behaviour193.66-42.42%
Criminal damage and arson180.85-25.00%
Public order150.80-11.76%
Shoplifting110.67-8.33%
Burglary100.4925.00%
Other theft100.45-16.67%
Vehicle crime60.45-33.33%
Drugs50.27150.00%
Other crime30.22200.00%
Possession of weapons20.13100.00%
Bicycle theft10.090.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences879.4124.29%
Anti-social behaviour333.8810.00%
Criminal damage and arson241.4741.18%
Public order171.0721.43%
Shoplifting120.76100.00%
Other theft120.5433.33%
Vehicle crime90.54200.00%
Burglary80.4033.33%
Theft from the person20.36-33.33%
Robbery20.09100.00%
Drugs20.090.00%
Bicycle theft10.090.00%
Possession of weapons10.04-75.00%
Other crime10.04-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences707.54-15.66%
Anti-social behaviour303.1236.36%
Criminal damage and arson171.3441.67%
Public order140.7627.27%
Other theft90.6212.50%
Burglary60.4050.00%
Shoplifting60.27100.00%
Possession of weapons40.2733.33%
Other crime40.18300.00%
Theft from the person30.180.00%
Vehicle crime30.13-40.00%
Drugs20.13100.00%
Robbery10.090.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences836.8233.87%
Anti-social behaviour223.70100.00%
Criminal damage and arson120.98-57.14%
Public order110.54-26.67%
Other theft80.4914.29%
Vehicle crime50.36-16.67%
Burglary40.22-55.56%
Shoplifting30.18-84.21%
Possession of weapons30.130.00%
Drugs10.13-80.00%
Other crime10.040.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences627.40-4.62%
Criminal damage and arson282.77100.00%
Shoplifting191.2518.75%
Public order150.8536.36%
Anti-social behaviour110.67-15.38%
Burglary90.4980.00%
Other theft70.400.00%
Vehicle crime60.31-25.00%
Drugs50.2725.00%
Possession of weapons30.220.00%
Other crime10.130.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences656.60-16.67%
Shoplifting162.90-36.00%
Criminal damage and arson140.717.69%
Anti-social behaviour130.62-18.75%
Public order110.58-31.25%
Vehicle crime80.49-11.11%
Other theft70.36-46.15%
Burglary50.31-28.57%
Drugs40.22-20.00%
Possession of weapons30.18200.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%
Robbery10.04-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences788.474.00%
Shoplifting253.484.17%
Anti-social behaviour161.1114.29%
Public order160.7123.08%
Other theft130.7118.18%
Criminal damage and arson130.588.33%
Vehicle crime90.58125.00%
Burglary70.4075.00%
Drugs50.31-54.55%
Robbery30.22200.00%
Theft from the person20.130.00%
Other crime20.09100.00%
Possession of weapons10.09-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences757.98-16.67%
Shoplifting243.3484.62%
Anti-social behaviour141.07-36.36%
Public order130.62-43.48%
Criminal damage and arson120.58-36.84%
Other theft110.54-26.67%
Drugs110.49175.00%
Bicycle theft60.490.00%
Burglary40.27100.00%
Vehicle crime40.18300.00%
Possession of weapons30.18200.00%
Robbery10.130.00%
Other crime10.04-83.33%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences908.7932.35%
Public order234.0115.00%
Anti-social behaviour221.03-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson190.980.00%
Other theft150.8566.67%
Shoplifting130.67-23.53%
Other crime60.5850.00%
Drugs40.27-55.56%
Burglary20.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.09-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.04-50.00%
Robbery10.040.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences688.30-29.90%
Anti-social behaviour263.034.00%
Public order201.165.26%
Criminal damage and arson190.89-24.00%
Shoplifting170.856.25%
Other theft90.76-30.77%
Drugs90.40200.00%
Vehicle crime60.40-14.29%
Other crime40.27-33.33%
Burglary20.18-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.09100.00%
Bicycle theft20.090.00%
Robbery10.09-66.67%
Theft from the person10.04-50.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 97 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9710.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour254.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson251.110.00%
Public order191.110.00%
Shoplifting160.850.00%
Other theft130.710.00%
Vehicle crime70.580.00%
Other crime60.310.00%
Burglary60.270.00%
Robbery30.270.00%
Drugs30.130.00%
Theft from the person20.130.00%
Bicycle theft20.090.00%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 277 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.31 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202425
June 202421
May 202419
April 202433
March 202430
February 202422
January 202411
December 202313
November 202316
October 202314
September 202322
August 202326
July 202325

A total of 1006 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 77.38 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 97 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202483
June 202466
May 202482
April 202487
March 202470
February 202483
January 202462
December 202365
November 202378
October 202375
September 202390
August 202368
July 202397

A total of 141 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202412
June 202415
May 202410
April 202412
March 20249
February 20248
January 20247
December 20237
November 202313
October 202311
September 202315
August 20239
July 202313

A total of 235 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202416
June 202418
May 202418
April 202424
March 202417
February 202412
January 202428
December 202314
November 202313
October 202312
September 202319
August 202319
July 202325

A total of 76 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20249
May 202410
April 20248
March 20246
February 20244
January 20249
December 20235
November 20237
October 20234
September 20232
August 20232
July 20236

A total of 212 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.31 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202425
June 202413
May 202415
April 202417
March 202414
February 202411
January 202415
December 202311
November 202316
October 202313
September 202323
August 202320
July 202319

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20242
March 20243
November 20232
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 182 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 202415
May 202411
April 202412
March 20246
February 20243
January 202419
December 202316
November 202325
October 202324
September 202313
August 202317
July 202316

A total of 59 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20245
May 20245
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20245
December 20234
November 20235
October 202311
September 20234
August 20239
July 20233

A total of 38 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20236
August 20234
July 20236

A total of 71 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20245
May 20246
April 20249
March 20243
February 20245
January 20246
December 20238
November 20239
October 20234
September 20231
August 20236
July 20237

A total of 29 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
October 20236
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231
July 20233

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SO45 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Beech Crescent
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 4. Dominy Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Challenger Place
    Total5
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. The Promenade
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 8. Supermarket
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Public order1
  • 9. Heatherstone Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 10. Fry Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 11. Pendleton Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Hampton Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Bus/Coach Station
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 14. Scott-Paine Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Roman Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 16. Toomer Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 17. Blackfield Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Whyte Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 19. Hughes Close
    Total3
    Public order3
  • 20. Harvey Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Velsheda Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Police Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 23. Kensington Fields
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Courtier Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Southampton Road
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 26. Roundcopse
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 27. Roman Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 28. The Saplings
    Total2
    Other crime2
  • 29. Cedar Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 30. Smith Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2