BRAISHFIELD CLOSE, SO16 4EW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SO16 4EW

BRAISHFIELD CLOSE, SO16 4EW, Southampton has recorded a total of 64 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.96 per 1,000 population. This SO16 4EW 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 4EW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SO16 4EW, encompassing approximately 3563 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)

SO16 4EW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Broughton Close with total crimes: 10
  • Thorndike Road with total crimes: 7
  • Timsbury Drive with total crimes: 5

BRAISHFIELD CLOSE, SO16 4EW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2817.9616.67%
Vehicle crime97.8628.57%
Criminal damage and arson62.5350.00%
Other theft51.6866.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.40-20.00%
Public order31.12-62.50%
Burglary30.840.00%
Possession of weapons20.84100.00%
Drugs20.560.00%
Theft from the person10.560.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2414.87-35.14%
Public order86.74-33.33%
Vehicle crime72.25133.33%
Anti-social behaviour51.96-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.40-50.00%
Other theft31.12-25.00%
Possession of weapons10.84-50.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3721.33146.67%
Public order1210.381100.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.37166.67%
Anti-social behaviour62.25500.00%
Other theft41.68100.00%
Burglary31.120.00%
Vehicle crime30.84200.00%
Possession of weapons20.840.00%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.98-42.31%
Shoplifting84.21166.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.250.00%
Other theft20.84-33.33%
Public order10.56-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-66.67%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2613.7523.81%
Public order47.30-33.33%
Shoplifting31.12-40.00%
Other theft30.840.00%
Vehicle crime30.84200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.84-57.14%
Burglary20.84100.00%
Drugs20.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.56-66.67%
Other crime10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2114.31-16.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.890.00%
Public order61.96100.00%
Shoplifting51.6825.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.40-50.00%
Other theft30.840.00%
Drugs20.84100.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.28-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2513.7556.25%
Criminal damage and arson77.02250.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.96200.00%
Shoplifting41.68-55.56%
Public order31.120.00%
Possession of weapons20.840.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.38-38.46%
Shoplifting94.4928.57%
Public order32.5350.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.84-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.56-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.56-33.33%
Burglary10.56-75.00%
Other theft10.28-87.50%
Drugs10.28-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2617.40-10.34%
Other theft87.30300.00%
Shoplifting72.25250.00%
Burglary41.9633.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.12-57.14%
Drugs30.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.840.00%
Vehicle crime30.84-40.00%
Public order20.84-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.560.00%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2914.87-6.45%
Criminal damage and arson78.14250.00%
Vehicle crime51.960.00%
Public order41.40100.00%
Burglary31.120.00%
Other theft20.840.00%
Shoplifting20.560.00%
Theft from the person10.560.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3112.35121.43%
Shoplifting28.700.00%
Other theft20.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.56100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.56-50.00%
Public order20.56-33.33%
Drugs10.56-50.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.28-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.930.00%
Public order31.120.00%
Possession of weapons30.840.00%
Drugs20.840.00%
Vehicle crime20.560.00%
Other theft20.560.00%
Shoplifting20.560.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 292 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202424
July 202437
June 202415
May 202426
April 202421
March 202425
February 202416
January 202426
December 202329
November 202331
October 202314

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20246
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20246
February 20242
January 20243
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 51 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 202412
June 20241
May 20244
April 20246
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20235
October 20232

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20248
June 20243
May 20243
April 20247
March 20247
February 20242
January 20243
December 20237
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
February 20241
January 20248
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 3 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
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 42 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20248
May 20243
April 20245
March 20244
February 20249
January 20247
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Broughton Close
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Thorndike Road
    Total7
    Vehicle crime3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 3. Timsbury Drive
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Coxford Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Hardwicke Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Ross Gardens
    Total3
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Irving Road
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
  • 8. Haweswater Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 9. Wimpson Gardens
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Redbridge Hill
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Warren Crescent
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Bracken Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 13. Stoke Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Brook Valley
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Winston Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Paignton Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Cardinal Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Braishfield Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Glencoyne Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Crabwood Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Harlyn Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Trearnan Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Supermarket
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Walnut Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1