ST EDMUNDS ROAD, SO16 4FZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SO16 4FZ

ST EDMUNDS ROAD, SO16 4FZ, Southampton has recorded a total of 92 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 31.79 per 1,000 population. This SO16 4FZ 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 4FZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SO16 4FZ, encompassing approximately 2893 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (22) incidents (-45.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)

SO16 4FZ 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

ST EDMUNDS ROAD, SO16 4FZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2431.79-33.33%
Shoplifting228.29-45.00%
Vehicle crime107.6042.86%
Anti-social behaviour93.46-57.14%
Public order93.11-35.71%
Burglary83.11700.00%
Drugs32.76-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.04-40.00%
Other theft21.04-50.00%
Theft from the person20.690.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4048.0311.11%
Violence and sexual offences3613.8289.47%
Anti-social behaviour2112.4431.25%
Public order147.26100.00%
Vehicle crime74.8440.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.4225.00%
Other theft41.73-33.33%
Drugs41.38100.00%
Possession of weapons31.38200.00%
Other crime21.04100.00%
Bicycle theft20.690.00%
Burglary10.69-75.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3638.019.09%
Violence and sexual offences1912.44-32.14%
Anti-social behaviour166.57100.00%
Public order75.5375.00%
Other theft62.42-14.29%
Vehicle crime52.070.00%
Robbery41.73300.00%
Burglary41.3833.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.380.00%
Theft from the person31.3850.00%
Bicycle theft21.040.00%
Drugs20.69100.00%
Other crime10.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3331.45266.67%
Violence and sexual offences2811.4040.00%
Anti-social behaviour89.6860.00%
Other theft72.76133.33%
Public order42.42-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.3833.33%
Burglary31.3850.00%
Theft from the person21.040.00%
Drugs10.690.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2019.70-13.04%
Shoplifting96.91-35.71%
Vehicle crime73.11600.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.4225.00%
Public order51.7366.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.73-40.00%
Other theft31.04200.00%
Other crime21.040.00%
Burglary20.69-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.690.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2319.01-4.17%
Shoplifting147.9527.27%
Criminal damage and arson54.8425.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.73-50.00%
Burglary31.3850.00%
Public order31.04-57.14%
Other theft11.04-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2423.15-4.00%
Shoplifting118.2910.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.8014.29%
Public order72.76133.33%
Other theft52.4225.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.7333.33%
Vehicle crime31.38200.00%
Burglary21.040.00%
Other crime20.69100.00%
Drugs10.690.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2519.70-16.67%
Shoplifting108.6466.67%
Anti-social behaviour73.4640.00%
Other theft42.42-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.3850.00%
Public order31.040.00%
Burglary21.04-33.33%
Other crime10.69-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3022.4636.36%
Shoplifting610.3720.00%
Other theft52.07150.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.73-28.57%
Other crime41.730.00%
Burglary31.380.00%
Public order31.04-40.00%
Drugs31.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.04-66.67%
Theft from the person10.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.35-50.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2220.04-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour77.6040.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.420.00%
Public order52.07-28.57%
Shoplifting51.73-50.00%
Vehicle crime41.73300.00%
Burglary31.380.00%
Other theft21.04-71.43%
Bicycle theft20.690.00%
Robbery10.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.35-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3025.57-6.25%
Shoplifting1010.37-41.18%
Other theft73.4675.00%
Public order72.42-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson62.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.07-16.67%
Burglary31.73200.00%
Other crime21.040.00%
Possession of weapons20.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3228.340.00%
Shoplifting1711.060.00%
Public order115.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.070.00%
Other theft42.070.00%
Bicycle theft21.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 101 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202421
July 202416
June 20248
May 20245
April 20244
March 20248
February 20247
January 20245
December 20237
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241
January 20243
October 20231

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
July 20245
May 20247
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 313 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202436
July 202419
June 202428
May 202420
April 202423
March 202424
February 202425
January 202430
December 202322
November 202330
October 202332

A total of 78 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202414
July 20247
June 20244
May 20245
April 20243
March 20247
February 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 20237
October 202311

A total of 213 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202440
July 202436
June 202433
May 20249
April 202414
March 202411
February 202410
January 20246
December 20235
November 202310
October 202317

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243
April 20245
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20236
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 50 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20246
June 20247
May 20243
April 20241
March 20245
February 20244
January 20245
December 20232
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
November 20232

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 4FZ 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. Church Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Ridding Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 6. The Mount
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
  • 8. St Edmund'S Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Vincent Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Crown Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Regent'S Grove
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Anglesea Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 14. Cecil Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Beechfield Court
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Settle Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Yarmouth Gardens
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Sydney Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. A3057
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Holland Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. Claremont Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Clifton Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Lawnside Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Clarendon Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 25. Jess Clark Lodge
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Leighton Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Park Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1