BIRCH CLOSE, SO16 5DE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SO16 5DE

BIRCH CLOSE, SO16 5DE, Southampton has recorded a total of 55 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.61 per 1,000 population. This SO16 5DE 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 5DE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SO16 5DE, encompassing approximately 4040 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (13.04% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (9) incidents (350.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)

SO16 5DE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Romsey Road with total crimes: 7
  • Thorndike Road with total crimes: 7
  • Vine Road with total crimes: 6

BIRCH CLOSE, SO16 5DE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2613.6113.04%
Vehicle crime96.43350.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.2375.00%
Bicycle theft21.73100.00%
Possession of weapons20.49100.00%
Drugs20.49-33.33%
Shoplifting20.49100.00%
Burglary10.49-50.00%
Public order10.25-80.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.88-17.86%
Criminal damage and arson55.6966.67%
Public order51.24400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.2433.33%
Drugs30.99-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.74-60.00%
Burglary20.49-50.00%
Other theft10.49-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.25-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2813.86-3.45%
Vehicle crime56.9366.67%
Burglary41.240.00%
Drugs40.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.99200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.740.00%
Other theft30.74200.00%
Possession of weapons30.740.00%
Bicycle theft10.740.00%
Public order10.25-66.67%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2910.3926.09%
Vehicle crime37.180.00%
Public order30.74-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.740.00%
Shoplifting10.74-80.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-66.67%
Other theft10.25-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.889.52%
Public order55.690.00%
Shoplifting51.240.00%
Other theft41.24300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.99-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.74-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.740.00%
Bicycle theft10.740.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.4023.53%
Public order55.2025.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.24300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.990.00%
Robbery20.990.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.17-29.17%
Criminal damage and arson44.210.00%
Public order40.990.00%
Shoplifting10.990.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.250.00%
Burglary10.25-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences249.4020.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.9433.33%
Public order40.9933.33%
Burglary20.99100.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.25-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.40-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson34.950.00%
Vehicle crime30.74-25.00%
Public order30.7450.00%
Shoplifting30.740.00%
Other theft20.740.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3011.1415.38%
Vehicle crime47.42100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.99-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.74100.00%
Public order20.49-33.33%
Other theft20.49100.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2610.64-3.70%
Criminal damage and arson46.43100.00%
Public order30.990.00%
Shoplifting20.740.00%
Vehicle crime20.49-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.490.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Drugs10.25-50.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Burglary10.25-50.00%
Other theft10.25-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2711.380.00%
Vehicle crime56.680.00%
Public order31.240.00%
Burglary20.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.490.00%
Drugs20.490.00%
Other theft20.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 294 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202423
July 202428
June 202429
May 202423
April 202421
March 202417
February 202424
January 202420
December 202330
November 202326
October 202327

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
July 20245
June 20243
May 20243
March 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20245
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
November 20232

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20244
February 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Romsey Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 2. Thorndike Road
    Total7
    Vehicle crime3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 3. Vine Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 4. Coxford Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Hardwicke Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Birch Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Ross Gardens
    Total3
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Chestnut Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 9. Warren Avenue
    Total3
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Alder Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    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. Stoke Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Brook Valley
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    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