ROMSEY ROAD, SO16 4BY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SO16 4BY

ROMSEY ROAD, SO16 4BY, Southampton has recorded a total of 113 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 36.75 per 1,000 population. This SO16 4BY 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 4BY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SO16 4BY, encompassing approximately 3074 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (-22.73% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (30) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-40.91% decrease)

SO16 4BY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Newman Street with total crimes: 16
  • Emsworth Road with total crimes: 14
  • Shirley High Street with total crimes: 11

ROMSEY ROAD, SO16 4BY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3436.75-22.73%
Shoplifting3011.06-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour139.76-40.91%
Public order104.23-37.50%
Vehicle crime83.25-38.46%
Burglary62.60500.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.950.00%
Drugs31.63-25.00%
Other theft20.98-60.00%
Theft from the person20.65100.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4452.6991.30%
Shoplifting4214.31-8.70%
Anti-social behaviour2213.6622.22%
Public order167.1533.33%
Vehicle crime135.2062.50%
Other theft54.23-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson51.6325.00%
Drugs41.6333.33%
Bicycle theft31.3050.00%
Other crime30.980.00%
Possession of weapons20.98100.00%
Burglary10.65-80.00%
Theft from the person10.33-66.67%
Robbery10.33-75.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4645.21-4.17%
Violence and sexual offences2314.96-41.03%
Anti-social behaviour187.48157.14%
Public order125.85100.00%
Vehicle crime83.900.00%
Other theft72.600.00%
Burglary52.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.630.00%
Robbery41.30300.00%
Theft from the person31.3050.00%
Other crime30.980.00%
Drugs30.98200.00%
Bicycle theft20.980.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4839.03433.33%
Violence and sexual offences3915.6177.27%
Anti-social behaviour712.680.00%
Other theft72.2875.00%
Public order62.28-33.33%
Burglary51.9566.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.63-20.00%
Theft from the person21.30100.00%
Drugs10.650.00%
Robbery10.330.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2223.09-26.67%
Public order97.15125.00%
Shoplifting92.93-55.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.9340.00%
Vehicle crime72.28133.33%
Criminal damage and arson52.280.00%
Other theft41.63100.00%
Burglary31.300.00%
Other crime20.980.00%
Bicycle theft20.65100.00%
Theft from the person10.650.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3024.390.00%
Shoplifting209.7681.82%
Anti-social behaviour56.50-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson51.63-16.67%
Public order41.63-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.3050.00%
Burglary30.980.00%
Other theft20.98-60.00%
Drugs20.65100.00%
Bicycle theft10.650.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3025.040.00%
Shoplifting119.76-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour93.5812.50%
Public order82.9360.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.6020.00%
Other theft51.950.00%
Burglary31.63-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.980.00%
Other crime20.650.00%
Drugs10.650.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3024.39-14.29%
Shoplifting129.7620.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.90-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson52.60-16.67%
Burglary51.6325.00%
Public order51.6325.00%
Other theft51.63-16.67%
Vehicle crime21.63100.00%
Other crime20.65-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.650.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3528.9412.90%
Anti-social behaviour1111.3810.00%
Shoplifting103.5825.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.25-40.00%
Other theft61.95200.00%
Burglary41.9533.33%
Other crime41.300.00%
Public order41.30-60.00%
Drugs31.3050.00%
Theft from the person20.980.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%
Bicycle theft10.33-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-80.00%
Robbery10.330.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3127.64-16.22%
Criminal damage and arson1010.080.00%
Public order103.2542.86%
Anti-social behaviour103.2542.86%
Shoplifting83.25-46.67%
Vehicle crime52.60150.00%
Burglary31.630.00%
Drugs20.980.00%
Other theft20.65-71.43%
Bicycle theft20.650.00%
Robbery10.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.33-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3730.25-5.13%
Shoplifting1512.03-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson104.8842.86%
Anti-social behaviour73.2516.67%
Other theft72.2840.00%
Public order72.28-53.33%
Burglary32.28200.00%
Vehicle crime20.98-33.33%
Other crime20.650.00%
Possession of weapons20.65100.00%
Theft from the person10.650.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3932.520.00%
Shoplifting2012.680.00%
Public order156.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.280.00%
Other theft51.950.00%
Vehicle crime31.630.00%
Bicycle theft20.980.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 394 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202444
July 202423
June 202439
May 202422
April 202430
March 202430
February 202430
January 202435
December 202331
November 202337
October 202339

A total of 123 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202422
July 202418
June 20247
May 20247
April 20245
March 20249
February 20248
January 202411
December 202310
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 106 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202416
July 202412
June 20246
May 20249
April 20244
March 20248
February 20245
January 20244
December 202310
November 20237
October 202315

A total of 42 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20243
December 20232

A total of 54 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202413
July 20248
May 20247
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20235
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 72 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20244
June 20244
May 20245
April 20245
March 20246
February 20245
January 20246
December 202310
November 202310
October 20237

A total of 271 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202442
July 202446
June 202448
May 20249
April 202420
March 202411
February 202412
January 202410
December 20238
November 202315
October 202320

A total of 57 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20247
June 20247
May 20244
April 20242
March 20245
February 20245
January 20246
December 20232
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

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

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

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
May 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
November 20232

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Newman Street
    Total16
    Shoplifting10
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Emsworth Road
    Total14
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Shirley High Street
    Total11
    Shoplifting4
    Burglary2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total10
    Shoplifting8
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Church Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Tremona Court
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Ridding Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 8. The Mount
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
  • 10. Briarswood
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 11. Hyde Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. St Edmund'S Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Vincent Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Crown Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Regent'S Grove
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Anglesea Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 17. Cecil Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Bracken Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 19. Settle Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Oakfield Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Wordsworth Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Vaudrey Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Yarmouth Gardens
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 24. Sydney Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. A3057
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Holland Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 27. Clarendon Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 28. Jess Clark Lodge
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Leighton Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Park Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1