RICHVILLE ROAD, SO16 4GH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SO16 4GH

RICHVILLE ROAD, SO16 4GH, Southampton has recorded a total of 52 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.46 per 1,000 population. This SO16 4GH 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 4GH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SO16 4GH, encompassing approximately 2817 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (-42.11% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (11) incidents (175.00% increase)

SO16 4GH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Newman Street with total crimes: 16
  • The Mount with total crimes: 4
  • Oakley Road with total crimes: 4

RICHVILLE ROAD, SO16 4GH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1518.46-25.00%
Shoplifting115.32-42.11%
Vehicle crime113.90175.00%
Burglary53.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.77-78.95%
Public order21.42-77.78%
Drugs20.710.00%
Other theft10.71-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2030.17100.00%
Anti-social behaviour197.1058.33%
Shoplifting196.745.56%
Public order96.74125.00%
Other theft63.19-25.00%
Vehicle crime42.130.00%
Bicycle theft21.420.00%
Possession of weapons20.710.00%
Drugs20.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.71-75.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1824.14-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour126.3971.43%
Violence and sexual offences104.26-33.33%
Other theft83.55300.00%
Public order42.84100.00%
Vehicle crime41.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.420.00%
Burglary31.4250.00%
Bicycle theft21.060.00%
Drugs20.710.00%
Theft from the person10.71-50.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2019.171900.00%
Violence and sexual offences157.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.32133.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.48300.00%
Theft from the person21.420.00%
Other theft20.71-33.33%
Public order20.710.00%
Burglary20.71100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.65-11.76%
Other theft35.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.060.00%
Vehicle crime31.0650.00%
Public order21.060.00%
Shoplifting10.71-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Burglary10.35-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.3630.77%
Shoplifting46.03300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.06-33.33%
Public order20.71-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.71-33.33%
Burglary20.71100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.00-18.75%
Public order34.610.00%
Vehicle crime31.06200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.06200.00%
Other theft21.060.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Shoplifting10.35-50.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.00-15.79%
Public order35.6850.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.06-25.00%
Shoplifting21.060.00%
Other theft20.71-66.67%
Burglary10.71-75.00%
Other crime10.35-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1916.3358.33%
Other theft66.740.00%
Burglary42.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.42-20.00%
Drugs31.420.00%
Other crime31.060.00%
Possession of weapons21.06100.00%
Public order20.71-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.65-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.2666.67%
Public order51.7725.00%
Shoplifting31.7750.00%
Vehicle crime21.06100.00%
Robbery10.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.07-5.88%
Public order45.68-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour31.420.00%
Other theft31.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.06-50.00%
Shoplifting20.71-83.33%
Other crime10.710.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-66.67%
Burglary10.35-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1718.810.00%
Shoplifting126.030.00%
Public order74.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.420.00%
Vehicle crime31.060.00%
Other theft31.060.00%
Burglary21.060.00%
Drugs10.710.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 93 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202419
July 202418
June 202420
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 202312

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20244
July 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20249
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 69 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202419
July 202412
June 20247
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20244
December 20235
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 185 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202420
July 202410
June 202415
May 202415
April 202417
March 202413
February 202416
January 202419
December 202312
November 202316
October 202317

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20248
June 20242
May 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20246
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
November 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Newman Street
    Total16
    Shoplifting10
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. The Mount
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Oakley Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
  • 5. Prince Of Wales Avenue
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. St Edmund'S Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Regent'S Grove
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Cecil Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Beechfield Court
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Settle Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Yarmouth Gardens
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Sydney Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. A3057
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Claremont Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Clifton Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Lawnside Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Clarendon Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Jess Clark Lodge
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Park Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1