PALM ROAD, SO16 5EH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SO16 5EH

PALM ROAD, SO16 5EH, Southampton has recorded a total of 53 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.40 per 1,000 population. This SO16 5EH 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 5EH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SO16 5EH, encompassing approximately 4651 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-19.23% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SO16 5EH 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
  • Holly Oak Road with total crimes: 5

PALM ROAD, SO16 5EH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.40-19.23%
Vehicle crime94.52200.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.940.00%
Burglary31.29200.00%
Public order30.65-57.14%
Bicycle theft20.65100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.43-50.00%
Other theft10.43-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Drugs10.22-50.00%
Shoplifting10.22-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2612.2618.18%
Public order75.59133.33%
Anti-social behaviour61.51-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.2933.33%
Other theft30.8650.00%
Vehicle crime30.65-25.00%
Shoplifting20.65100.00%
Drugs20.43100.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Burglary10.22-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.22-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.22-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.26-4.35%
Anti-social behaviour124.7320.00%
Burglary52.580.00%
Vehicle crime41.08-20.00%
Public order30.8650.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.650.00%
Bicycle theft20.650.00%
Other theft20.430.00%
Possession of weapons20.430.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.32-17.86%
Anti-social behaviour104.9511.11%
Vehicle crime52.1566.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.08-40.00%
Other theft20.65-60.00%
Public order20.43-80.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Shoplifting10.22-80.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2814.6227.27%
Public order106.0211.11%
Anti-social behaviour92.15-18.18%
Other theft51.94150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.0866.67%
Shoplifting51.080.00%
Vehicle crime31.08200.00%
Burglary20.65100.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.7510.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.73450.00%
Public order92.3750.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.94-40.00%
Other theft20.650.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.82-4.76%
Public order64.3020.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.2925.00%
Vehicle crime31.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.65-60.00%
Other theft20.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In February 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 offences218.82-22.22%
Public order54.52-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour51.08150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.080.00%
Other crime30.860.00%
Theft from the person10.650.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Shoplifting10.22-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2710.7558.82%
Public order75.81250.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.51300.00%
Shoplifting30.860.00%
Vehicle crime20.65-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.43-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Other theft10.220.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.88-10.53%
Vehicle crime53.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.08150.00%
Public order21.08-77.78%
Drugs10.430.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-83.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.54-32.14%
Public order94.0980.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.9450.00%
Vehicle crime51.29-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.080.00%
Other theft20.430.00%
Burglary20.43-33.33%
Shoplifting20.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2810.540.00%
Vehicle crime66.020.00%
Public order51.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.080.00%
Burglary30.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 274 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202426
July 202422
June 202423
May 202428
April 202422
March 202420
February 202421
January 202427
December 202317
November 202319
October 202328

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 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
February 20241

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
July 20244
June 20245
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20245
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 68 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20243
June 20242
May 202410
April 20249
March 20246
February 20245
January 20247
December 20232
November 20239
October 20235

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20243
May 20245
April 20243
March 20245
February 20244
January 20244
December 20231
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 72 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 202412
June 202410
May 20249
April 202411
March 20242
February 20245
January 20242
December 20235
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
February 20243

A total of 3 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
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SO16 5EH 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. 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. Odiham Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 7. Lord'S Hill Centre West
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Lancaster Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Kern Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Colby Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Birch Close
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Palm Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Peach Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Gemini Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Larch Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Rowan Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Link Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 21. Brightside Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1