WALNUT GROVE, SO16 4NJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SO16 4NJ

WALNUT GROVE, SO16 4NJ, Southampton has recorded a total of 75 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 25.45 per 1,000 population. This SO16 4NJ 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 4NJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SO16 4NJ, encompassing approximately 2947 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SO16 4NJ area, explore the SO16 4NJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (28.12% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)

SO16 4NJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Broughton Close with total crimes: 10
  • Borrowdale Road with total crimes: 10
  • Whernside Close with total crimes: 6

WALNUT GROVE, SO16 4NJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4125.4528.12%
Criminal damage and arson1013.91100.00%
Other theft73.39133.33%
Vehicle crime62.38-14.29%
Burglary42.04300.00%
Public order41.36-50.00%
Other crime11.36-50.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3224.09-25.58%
Anti-social behaviour910.8628.57%
Public order83.05-27.27%
Vehicle crime72.71250.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.38-54.55%
Other theft31.70-25.00%
Other crime21.020.00%
Shoplifting20.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.68-75.00%
Burglary10.34-50.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4329.18115.00%
Criminal damage and arson1114.5983.33%
Public order113.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.73133.33%
Other theft42.3833.33%
Possession of weapons41.360.00%
Vehicle crime21.360.00%
Burglary20.680.00%
Bicycle theft10.680.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.21-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson66.79-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour32.040.00%
Other theft31.020.00%
Vehicle crime21.020.00%
Shoplifting20.680.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3620.7033.33%
Criminal damage and arson712.2116.67%
Public order42.380.00%
Other theft31.360.00%
Drugs21.020.00%
Vehicle crime20.680.00%
Other crime20.680.00%
Possession of weapons20.68100.00%
Shoplifting20.68-71.43%
Bicycle theft10.680.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2718.32-25.00%
Shoplifting79.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.38-45.45%
Public order42.040.00%
Other theft31.360.00%
Drugs21.020.00%
Vehicle crime20.68100.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3618.32-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson1112.211000.00%
Public order43.73-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.68-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4222.3990.91%
Public order514.25150.00%
Shoplifting51.7066.67%
Vehicle crime31.7050.00%
Burglary21.02-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.68-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.68-60.00%
Other theft10.68-87.50%
Drugs10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-66.67%
Other crime10.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2218.66-24.14%
Other theft87.46300.00%
Burglary62.71200.00%
Possession of weapons52.04400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.02-62.50%
Shoplifting31.020.00%
Vehicle crime21.02-50.00%
Public order20.680.00%
Drugs10.680.00%

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 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2917.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson89.84100.00%
Vehicle crime42.71300.00%
Shoplifting31.360.00%
Burglary21.020.00%
Public order20.68-50.00%
Other theft20.68100.00%
Drugs10.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2916.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson49.840.00%
Public order41.360.00%
Shoplifting31.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.020.00%
Other crime21.020.00%
Robbery10.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
February 20242
January 20246
December 20232

A total of 72 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
July 202411
June 20246
May 20247
April 20246
March 202411
February 20241
January 20243
December 20238
November 20234

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20242
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 202411
May 20244
April 20244
March 20244
February 20245
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 357 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 32.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202432
July 202443
June 202420
May 202436
April 202427
March 202436
February 202442
January 202422
December 202329
November 202329

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
February 20241
January 20248
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
January 20245
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20247
June 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
November 20233

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20247
February 20245
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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
February 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 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 4NJ 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. Borrowdale Road
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Whernside Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences6
  • 4. Timsbury Drive
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Shinewill Gardens
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
  • 6. Oakley Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Winston Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Wimpson Lane
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Ribble Court
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Paignton Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Cateran Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Helvellyn Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Brendon Green
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Braishfield Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Glencoyne Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Crigdon Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Harlyn Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Trearnan Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Whitestone Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Supermarket
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Walnut Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Cotswold Road
    Total1
    Other theft1