COTSWOLD ROAD, SO16 4AY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SO16 4AY

COTSWOLD ROAD, SO16 4AY, Southampton has recorded a total of 73 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 58.44 per 1,000 population. This SO16 4AY crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SO16 postcode area, which has experienced 453 crimes and a crime rate of 9.73 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SO16 4AY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SO16 4AY, encompassing approximately 1249 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (40.91% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)

SO16 4AY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cleasby Close with total crimes: 7
  • Whernside Close with total crimes: 6
  • Pendle Close with total crimes: 5

COTSWOLD ROAD, SO16 4AY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3158.4440.91%
Vehicle crime824.82166.67%
Other theft76.40250.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.6050.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.80-16.67%
Burglary54.00400.00%
Other crime54.0066.67%
Drugs24.00-33.33%
Public order21.60-50.00%
Shoplifting21.60-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2243.23-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour617.61-14.29%
Public order44.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.20-42.86%
Shoplifting43.20300.00%
Drugs33.2050.00%
Other crime32.400.00%
Vehicle crime32.400.00%
Other theft22.40-60.00%
Theft from the person11.600.00%
Burglary10.800.00%
Possession of weapons10.80-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2646.4344.44%
Anti-social behaviour720.8175.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.600.00%
Other theft55.6066.67%
Public order44.000.00%
Vehicle crime33.20-25.00%
Drugs22.40100.00%
Possession of weapons21.600.00%
Burglary11.600.00%
Shoplifting10.80-85.71%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1839.2312.50%
Criminal damage and arson714.4140.00%
Shoplifting75.60133.33%
Anti-social behaviour45.600.00%
Public order43.200.00%
Vehicle crime43.20300.00%
Other theft33.200.00%
Other crime12.400.00%
Drugs10.800.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1629.62-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson512.81150.00%
Public order44.00-33.33%
Other theft33.20200.00%
Shoplifting32.40-70.00%
Bicycle theft12.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%
Other crime10.800.00%
Drugs10.800.00%
Robbery10.800.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1834.42-37.93%
Shoplifting1014.41150.00%
Public order68.0120.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.80-77.78%
Anti-social behaviour21.60-33.33%
Robbery11.600.00%
Other crime10.800.00%
Drugs10.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%
Other theft10.800.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2941.63-19.44%
Criminal damage and arson923.22350.00%
Public order57.200.00%
Shoplifting44.00-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.2050.00%
Other theft12.40-50.00%
Burglary10.80-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3648.83100.00%
Public order528.82150.00%
Shoplifting54.00-28.57%
Vehicle crime34.0050.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.40-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.600.00%
Other theft21.600.00%
Burglary21.60100.00%
Drugs21.60100.00%
Other crime11.60-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.80-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1836.02125.00%
Shoplifting714.4175.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.600.00%
Other crime33.20200.00%
Possession of weapons32.40200.00%
Vehicle crime22.400.00%
Other theft21.60100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.60100.00%
Public order21.60-60.00%
Drugs11.60-50.00%
Burglary10.800.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences823.22-55.56%
Public order56.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.000.00%
Shoplifting43.20100.00%
Vehicle crime23.20100.00%
Drugs21.60100.00%
Other crime11.600.00%
Other theft10.80-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.80-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1833.62-21.74%
Public order514.4125.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.00100.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.20300.00%
Shoplifting23.20-60.00%
Other theft21.60-71.43%
Robbery21.600.00%
Drugs11.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%
Other crime10.800.00%
Burglary10.800.00%
Possession of weapons10.800.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2336.02-4.17%
Other theft718.41133.33%
Shoplifting55.60-16.67%
Public order44.00-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour23.20-75.00%
Drugs11.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.80-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.80-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2445.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour819.210.00%
Public order76.400.00%
Shoplifting65.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.800.00%
Other theft33.200.00%
Vehicle crime22.400.00%
Other crime11.600.00%
Robbery10.800.00%
Drugs10.800.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20247
June 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 20232
September 20238

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20245
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20247
June 20247
May 20245
April 20242
March 20249
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 287 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.08 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202422
July 202426
June 202418
May 202416
April 202418
March 202429
February 202436
January 202418
December 20238
November 202318
October 202323
September 202324

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 20246
March 20245
February 20245
January 20242
December 20235
November 20235
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 60 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20247
May 20243
April 202410
March 20244
February 20245
January 20247
December 20234
November 20232
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
November 20232
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SO16 4AY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Cleasby Close
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Whernside Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences6
  • 3. Pendle Close
    Total5
    Other crime4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Shinewill Gardens
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
  • 5. Millbrook Flyover
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 6. Calder Close
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Oakley Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Chiltern Green
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Auckland Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Wimpson Lane
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Ribble Court
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Teme Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Paignton Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Cateran Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Helvellyn Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Brendon Green
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Hameldon Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Parking Area
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Crigdon Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Harlyn Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Trearnan Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Whitestone Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Supermarket
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Binsey Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Quantock Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Alice Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Cotswold Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Castleshaw Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 30. King George'S Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1