WHERNSIDE CLOSE, SO16 4QX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SO16 4QX

WHERNSIDE CLOSE, SO16 4QX, Southampton has recorded a total of 47 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 38.30 per 1,000 population. This SO16 4QX 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 4QX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SO16 4QX, encompassing approximately 1227 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (35.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

SO16 4QX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Whernside Close with total crimes: 6
  • Pendle Close with total crimes: 5
  • Shinewill Gardens with total crimes: 5

WHERNSIDE CLOSE, SO16 4QX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2738.3035.00%
Other crime522.0066.67%
Vehicle crime44.0733.33%
Criminal damage and arson33.26-25.00%
Other theft32.440.00%
Public order22.44-71.43%
Burglary11.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.81-83.33%
Drugs10.810.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2041.56-13.04%
Public order716.3040.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.70-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson44.89-42.86%
Other theft33.26-25.00%
Other crime32.440.00%
Vehicle crime32.44200.00%
Shoplifting32.440.00%
Burglary12.44-50.00%
Drugs10.810.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2343.1943.75%
Criminal damage and arson718.74-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour75.7075.00%
Public order55.70150.00%
Other theft44.070.00%
Possession of weapons23.260.00%
Burglary21.630.00%
Drugs11.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.81-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.810.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1631.78-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson813.04300.00%
Other theft46.52300.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.26300.00%
Vehicle crime23.260.00%
Shoplifting21.630.00%
Public order21.63-33.33%
Drugs11.630.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2229.334.76%
Public order317.93-25.00%
Vehicle crime22.44-33.33%
Shoplifting21.63-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson21.63100.00%
Bicycle theft11.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.810.00%
Other crime10.810.00%
Other theft10.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.810.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2130.960.00%
Shoplifting717.110.00%
Public order45.700.00%
Vehicle crime33.26200.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.81-88.89%
Other theft10.810.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2126.89-4.55%
Criminal damage and arson917.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour17.330.00%
Other theft10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.81-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2231.78100.00%
Shoplifting517.9366.67%
Public order34.0750.00%
Vehicle crime32.4450.00%
Other crime12.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.810.00%
Other theft10.81-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.81-66.67%
Drugs10.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.81-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1127.7022.22%
Other theft58.96400.00%
Burglary44.070.00%
Shoplifting33.2650.00%
Possession of weapons32.4450.00%
Vehicle crime22.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.630.00%
Public order21.63-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.630.00%
Drugs10.81-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences919.56-10.00%
Public order57.33400.00%
Vehicle crime24.07100.00%
Drugs21.630.00%
Possession of weapons21.630.00%
Shoplifting21.630.00%
Other theft11.63-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.81-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1019.56-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson28.150.00%
Other crime21.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.630.00%
Shoplifting21.630.00%
Other theft21.63-60.00%
Vehicle crime11.63-50.00%
Public order10.810.00%
Robbery10.810.00%
Burglary10.81-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1425.260.00%
Other theft511.410.00%
Possession of weapons24.070.00%
Shoplifting21.630.00%
Vehicle crime21.630.00%
Burglary21.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.630.00%
Public order11.630.00%
Drugs10.810.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 216 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202420
July 202423
June 202416
May 202422
April 202421
March 202421
February 202422
January 202411
December 20239
November 202310
October 202314

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
January 20244
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20247
June 20248
May 20242
April 20241
March 20249
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
May 20241
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20245
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20247
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20247
February 20245
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 4QX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Whernside Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences6
  • 2. Pendle Close
    Total5
    Other crime4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Shinewill Gardens
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
  • 4. Oakley Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Prince Of Wales Avenue
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Chiltern Green
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Paignton Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Cateran Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Helvellyn Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Brendon Green
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Hameldon Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Binsey Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Cotswold Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Castleshaw Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. King George'S Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 20. Stanton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Claremont Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Jess Clark Lodge
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1