SO16 4QE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SO16 4QE

SO16 4QE, Southampton has recorded a total of 50 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.90 per 1,000 population. This SO16 4QE 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 4QE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SO16 4QE, encompassing approximately 2958 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (31.58% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Other crime: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

SO16 4QE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Broughton Close with total crimes: 10
  • Whernside Close with total crimes: 6
  • Pendle Close with total crimes: 5

SO16 4QE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2516.9031.58%
Vehicle crime68.45-14.29%
Other crime52.03400.00%
Burglary41.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.3533.33%
Other theft31.35-40.00%
Public order21.01-66.67%
Drugs10.680.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1917.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour106.4242.86%
Vehicle crime73.38133.33%
Public order62.370.00%
Other theft52.0325.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.69-66.67%
Possession of weapons11.01-75.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1919.2711.76%
Criminal damage and arson96.4280.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.04250.00%
Public order62.37500.00%
Other theft42.030.00%
Possession of weapons41.350.00%
Vehicle crime31.350.00%
Bicycle theft21.010.00%
Burglary20.680.00%
Theft from the person10.68-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.82-29.17%
Criminal damage and arson55.750.00%
Other theft41.69300.00%
Theft from the person21.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.68100.00%
Public order10.680.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2412.1741.18%
Vehicle crime58.11400.00%
Drugs21.69100.00%
Other theft10.680.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Public order10.34-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.17-10.53%
Criminal damage and arson55.750.00%
Public order41.6933.33%
Burglary21.350.00%
Shoplifting20.680.00%
Drugs10.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-66.67%
Other theft10.340.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.8246.15%
Criminal damage and arson56.42400.00%
Public order31.69-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.01200.00%
Other crime11.010.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.48-35.00%
Public order44.3933.33%
Shoplifting41.3533.33%
Burglary21.35-60.00%
Other theft20.68-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.68-50.00%
Other crime10.68-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2018.93100.00%
Other theft66.76500.00%
Burglary52.03400.00%
Vehicle crime41.69100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.3533.33%
Public order31.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.0150.00%
Shoplifting31.01200.00%
Other crime31.010.00%
Drugs21.010.00%
Possession of weapons20.68100.00%
Bicycle theft10.680.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.79-37.50%
Public order33.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.01200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.01-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.68100.00%
Robbery10.68-50.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences169.8077.78%
Public order35.41-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.0150.00%
Robbery21.010.00%
Shoplifting10.68-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-75.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Other theft10.34-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.820.00%
Public order43.040.00%
Vehicle crime41.350.00%
Other theft41.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.680.00%
Possession of weapons20.680.00%
Shoplifting20.680.00%
Burglary20.680.00%
Other crime10.680.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 208 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202419
July 202419
June 202417
May 202424
April 202417
March 202419
February 202413
January 202420
December 202310
November 202316
October 20239

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
April 20241
January 20242

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20246
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20243
May 20245
April 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
April 20242
February 20242
January 20245
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20249
June 20245
April 20245
March 20245
February 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 20247
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
February 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SO16 4QE 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. Whernside Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences6
  • 3. Pendle Close
    Total5
    Other crime4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. The Mount
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Oakley Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Irving Road
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
  • 7. Redbridge Hill
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Prince Of Wales Avenue
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Cecil Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Paignton Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Braishfield Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Harlyn Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Trearnan Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Whitestone Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Supermarket
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Walnut Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Clarendon Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Jess Clark Lodge
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1