SO16 5AA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SO16 5AA

SO16 5AA, Southampton has recorded a total of 49 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.58 per 1,000 population. This SO16 5AA 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 5AA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SO16 5AA, encompassing approximately 4229 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SO16 5AA area, explore the SO16 5AA Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (4.55% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SO16 5AA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Thorndike Road with total crimes: 7
  • Vine Road with total crimes: 6
  • Holly Oak Road with total crimes: 5

SO16 5AA 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 Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.584.55%
Vehicle crime85.44166.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.890.00%
Possession of weapons30.95200.00%
Theft from the person20.710.00%
Drugs20.47-33.33%
Other theft10.47-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-75.00%
Public order10.24-83.33%
Other crime10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.24-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.58-4.35%
Public order65.20500.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.42100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.95100.00%
Vehicle crime30.950.00%
Drugs30.71-25.00%
Other theft20.710.00%
Shoplifting20.47100.00%
Possession of weapons10.47-66.67%
Burglary10.24-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.69-8.00%
Drugs45.440.00%
Vehicle crime30.95-50.00%
Possession of weapons30.710.00%
Burglary20.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.47-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.47-33.33%
Public order10.47-66.67%
Shoplifting10.240.00%

In June 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 offences2510.6419.05%
Vehicle crime65.91200.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.18-25.00%
Public order30.71-70.00%
Shoplifting10.71-80.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Other theft10.24-83.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.48-16.00%
Public order104.9611.11%
Other theft62.36200.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.420.00%
Shoplifting51.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.1833.33%
Burglary20.95100.00%
Vehicle crime20.47100.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2511.1131.58%
Public order95.91125.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.13400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.18-25.00%
Other theft20.71100.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.80-24.00%
Public order44.4933.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.95100.00%
Other theft10.950.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences258.04-7.41%
Public order35.91-40.00%
Other crime20.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences279.6928.57%
Public order56.3866.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.18-33.33%
Other theft20.47100.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.51-8.70%
Vehicle crime54.960.00%
Public order31.18-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.71-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.71-50.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Other theft10.24-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.82-11.54%
Public order105.44233.33%
Vehicle crime52.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.1833.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.95100.00%
Other theft20.47100.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Burglary10.24-75.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2610.400.00%
Vehicle crime56.150.00%
Burglary41.180.00%
Public order30.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 280 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202422
July 202423
June 202425
May 202421
April 202425
March 202419
February 202425
January 202427
December 202321
November 202323
October 202326

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
May 20246
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 58 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20241
June 20243
May 202410
April 20249
March 20244
February 20243
January 20245
December 20233
November 202310
October 20233

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
February 20242
November 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20245
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SO16 5AA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Thorndike Road
    Total7
    Vehicle crime3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 2. Vine Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 3. Holly Oak Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Coxford Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Birch Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Ross Gardens
    Total3
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Chestnut Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Conifer Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Alder Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Dolton Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Warren Crescent
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Birch Close
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Palm Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Peach Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Aldermoor Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Larch Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Rowan Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Brightside Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1