BRIGHTSIDE ROAD, SO16 5FH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SO16 5FH

BRIGHTSIDE ROAD, SO16 5FH, Southampton has recorded a total of 51 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.87 per 1,000 population. This SO16 5FH 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 5FH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SO16 5FH, encompassing approximately 4691 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-13.04% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)

SO16 5FH 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
  • Coxford Close with total crimes: 4

BRIGHTSIDE ROAD, SO16 5FH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.87-13.04%
Vehicle crime94.26125.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.9240.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.49-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.64100.00%
Burglary20.430.00%
Possession of weapons20.43100.00%
Public order10.43-87.50%
Other crime10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Drugs10.21-50.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Shoplifting10.21-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.87-23.33%
Public order84.90166.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.71-54.55%
Vehicle crime41.07-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.850.00%
Shoplifting20.85100.00%
Drugs20.43100.00%
Other theft10.43-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.21-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.21-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3014.28100.00%
Anti-social behaviour116.39120.00%
Vehicle crime52.3466.67%
Burglary41.07300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.85300.00%
Other theft40.85300.00%
Public order30.850.00%
Bicycle theft20.640.00%
Possession of weapons20.43100.00%
Shoplifting10.43-87.50%
Drugs10.210.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.31-25.00%
Shoplifting83.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.71-16.67%
Vehicle crime31.07-25.00%
Public order30.64-50.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Burglary10.21-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-66.67%
Other theft10.21-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.725.26%
Shoplifting84.26166.67%
Public order61.71-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.28-40.00%
Burglary41.280.00%
Vehicle crime40.85300.00%
Other theft30.85200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.640.00%
Bicycle theft10.640.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.5911.76%
Anti-social behaviour104.05150.00%
Public order82.1333.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.71-62.50%
Shoplifting30.64-40.00%
Other theft10.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%

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 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.38-15.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.6233.33%
Public order61.7150.00%
Shoplifting51.28-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.07100.00%
Other theft10.850.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.74-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson64.2650.00%
Shoplifting61.28-14.29%
Public order41.280.00%
Other crime20.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.43100.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.81-4.35%
Shoplifting74.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.49100.00%
Public order40.85100.00%
Vehicle crime20.85-50.00%
Other theft20.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.21-75.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences237.679.52%
Anti-social behaviour44.90300.00%
Vehicle crime40.85100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.850.00%
Public order20.430.00%
Burglary10.43-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.1050.00%
Shoplifting34.480.00%
Burglary20.640.00%
Other theft20.430.00%
Drugs20.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.43100.00%
Public order20.43-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.43-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.610.00%
Public order42.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.850.00%
Vehicle crime30.850.00%
Burglary20.640.00%
Drugs20.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 244 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202423
July 202430
June 202415
May 202420
April 202419
March 202417
February 202420
January 202422
December 202323
November 202321
October 202314

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 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
July 20245
June 20243
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20248
February 20246
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 202411
June 20245
May 20246
April 202410
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 51 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20248
July 20243
June 20243
May 20246
April 20248
March 20246
February 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
February 20242

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232
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 44 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.40 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 20243
March 20245
February 20246
January 20247
November 20233

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SO16 5FH 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. Coxford Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Hardwicke Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Birch Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Ross Gardens
    Total3
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Alder Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Dolton Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Lancaster Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Kern Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Colby Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Warren Crescent
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Birch Close
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Palm Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Link Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Wilroy Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Cardinal Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Brightside Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1