CECIL AVENUE, SO16 4GP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SO16 4GP

CECIL AVENUE, SO16 4GP, Southampton has recorded a total of 77 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.03 per 1,000 population. This SO16 4GP 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 4GP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SO16 4GP, encompassing approximately 3343 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (-20.69% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (-54.29% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)

SO16 4GP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Newman Street with total crimes: 16
  • Shirley High Street with total crimes: 11
  • Broughton Close with total crimes: 10

CECIL AVENUE, SO16 4GP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2323.03-20.69%
Shoplifting166.88-54.29%
Vehicle crime84.79-11.11%
Public order72.39-30.00%
Burglary72.09600.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.09-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.79150.00%
Drugs21.50-33.33%
Other theft20.60-60.00%
Other crime10.600.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3535.8925.00%
Violence and sexual offences2910.4738.10%
Anti-social behaviour208.6733.33%
Public order105.98-9.09%
Vehicle crime92.9928.57%
Other theft52.69-16.67%
Possession of weapons31.50200.00%
Drugs30.9050.00%
Bicycle theft20.90-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.60-33.33%
Burglary10.60-75.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2831.70-9.68%
Violence and sexual offences218.37-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour156.28150.00%
Public order114.49450.00%
Vehicle crime73.290.00%
Other theft62.0950.00%
Burglary41.79100.00%
Bicycle theft31.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.90-25.00%
Robbery20.90100.00%
Theft from the person20.60-33.33%
Drugs20.600.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3123.93416.67%
Violence and sexual offences279.2722.73%
Anti-social behaviour68.08100.00%
Other theft41.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.2033.33%
Theft from the person31.200.00%
Public order20.90-60.00%
Burglary20.60100.00%
Robbery10.600.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2215.2510.00%
Shoplifting66.58-45.45%
Public order51.7925.00%
Vehicle crime51.50400.00%
Other theft41.50300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.90-25.00%
Bicycle theft10.900.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Burglary10.30-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2014.66-16.67%
Shoplifting115.9837.50%
Anti-social behaviour43.29-55.56%
Public order41.20-20.00%
Burglary31.20200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.90-25.00%
Other theft10.90-66.67%
Drugs10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2418.249.09%
Anti-social behaviour97.1850.00%
Shoplifting82.69-11.11%
Public order52.3925.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.50100.00%
Other theft31.20-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.9050.00%
Other crime20.90100.00%
Burglary10.60-50.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2215.85-21.43%
Shoplifting96.58200.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.6950.00%
Public order41.7933.33%
Other theft41.20-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.20100.00%
Burglary20.60-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.600.00%
Other crime10.60-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2817.9516.67%
Other theft58.370.00%
Other crime41.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.20-20.00%
Burglary31.20200.00%
Shoplifting30.90-40.00%
Public order30.90-40.00%
Drugs30.900.00%
Vehicle crime20.900.00%
Theft from the person10.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-83.33%
Robbery10.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2415.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson67.180.00%
Shoplifting51.79-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.500.00%
Public order51.50-16.67%
Vehicle crime21.500.00%
Robbery10.600.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Burglary10.30-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2418.54-7.69%
Shoplifting107.18-41.18%
Criminal damage and arson62.9950.00%
Public order61.79-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour51.79-28.57%
Other theft51.5066.67%
Burglary21.500.00%
Robbery10.600.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2621.530.00%
Shoplifting177.780.00%
Public order95.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.090.00%
Other theft31.200.00%
Vehicle crime20.900.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 71 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
July 202411
June 20242
May 20245
April 20244
March 20245
February 20244
January 20243
December 20235
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 290 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202429
July 202421
June 202427
May 202422
April 202420
March 202424
February 202422
January 202428
December 202324
November 202324
October 202326

A total of 179 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202435
July 202428
June 202431
May 20246
April 202411
March 20248
February 20249
January 20243
December 20235
November 202310
October 202317

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
July 20247
May 20245
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 90 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202420
July 202415
June 20246
May 20243
April 20244
March 20249
February 20246
January 20244
December 20235
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20246
June 20244
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
February 20244
January 20245
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Newman Street
    Total16
    Shoplifting10
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Shirley High Street
    Total11
    Shoplifting4
    Burglary2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Broughton Close
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Ridding Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 5. The Mount
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
  • 7. St Edmund'S Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Crown Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Regent'S Grove
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Anglesea Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 12. Cecil Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Bracken Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 14. Stoke Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Settle Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Yarmouth Gardens
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Sydney Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. A3057
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Holland Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. Clifton Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Lawnside Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Clarendon Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Jess Clark Lodge
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Park Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1