ALDER ROAD, SO16 5EQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SO16 5EQ

ALDER ROAD, SO16 5EQ, Southampton has recorded a total of 62 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.96 per 1,000 population. This SO16 5EQ 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 5EQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SO16 5EQ, encompassing approximately 4784 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (3.85% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)

SO16 5EQ 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

ALDER ROAD, SO16 5EQ 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2712.963.85%
Anti-social behaviour95.6450.00%
Vehicle crime81.88166.67%
Possession of weapons31.67200.00%
Theft from the person20.630.00%
Bicycle theft20.42100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.42-60.00%
Burglary20.420.00%
Drugs20.420.00%
Other theft10.42-50.00%
Public order10.21-87.50%
Other crime10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Shoplifting10.21-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2611.700.00%
Public order85.43166.67%
Anti-social behaviour61.67-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.2525.00%
Vehicle crime31.05-40.00%
Other theft20.63-50.00%
Shoplifting20.42100.00%
Drugs20.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.42-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.21-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2613.598.33%
Anti-social behaviour105.4325.00%
Burglary52.090.00%
Vehicle crime51.05-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.050.00%
Other theft40.84300.00%
Public order30.8450.00%
Possession of weapons30.630.00%
Bicycle theft20.630.00%
Drugs20.42100.00%
Shoplifting10.42-87.50%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2411.50-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour85.020.00%
Shoplifting81.670.00%
Vehicle crime61.67100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.25-33.33%
Public order20.84-83.33%
Drugs10.420.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Other theft10.21-83.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2715.2612.50%
Public order125.6420.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.51-27.27%
Shoplifting81.67300.00%
Other theft61.67200.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.25100.00%
Vehicle crime31.25200.00%
Burglary20.630.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2411.2926.32%
Anti-social behaviour115.02266.67%
Public order102.3025.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.09-50.00%
Other theft20.630.00%
Shoplifting20.42-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.61-9.52%
Public order83.9760.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.6750.00%
Shoplifting51.25-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.05200.00%
Other theft20.630.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.57-25.00%
Shoplifting64.390.00%
Public order51.25-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson41.050.00%
Other crime30.840.00%
Burglary10.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.21-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2811.5027.27%
Public order75.85133.33%
Shoplifting61.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.2533.33%
Vehicle crime20.84-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.42-50.00%
Other theft20.42100.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences228.36-15.38%
Vehicle crime54.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.05100.00%
Public order30.84-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson30.63-40.00%
Burglary10.63-50.00%
Drugs10.21-50.00%
Other theft10.21-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2612.1213.04%
Public order95.4380.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.8866.67%
Vehicle crime51.050.00%
Shoplifting31.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.63-33.33%
Other theft20.42100.00%
Burglary20.42-33.33%
Drugs20.42100.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences239.410.00%
Public order54.810.00%
Vehicle crime51.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.050.00%
Burglary30.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.630.00%
Drugs10.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Other theft10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 293 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.42 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202426
July 202426
June 202424
May 202427
April 202424
March 202419
February 202421
January 202428
December 202322
November 202326
October 202323

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20246
April 20242
March 20242
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 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 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
July 20245
June 20246
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20244
June 20244
May 20246
April 20243
March 20246
February 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 67 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
July 202410
June 20248
May 20248
April 202411
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20245
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 73 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20248
July 20243
June 20242
May 202412
April 202410
March 20248
February 20245
January 20247
December 20233
November 20239
October 20235

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
June 20241
February 20243
November 20231

A total of 2 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

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 42 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20248
May 20248
April 20242
March 20245
February 20246
January 20246
November 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SO16 5EQ 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. Holly Oak Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Coxford Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hardwicke Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Birch Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Ross Gardens
    Total3
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Conifer Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Alder Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Dolton Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Lancaster Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Kern Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Colby Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Warren Crescent
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Birch Close
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Palm Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Peach Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Larch Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Rowan Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Link Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Brightside Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1