OLIVE ROAD, SO16 5FW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SO16 5FW

OLIVE ROAD, SO16 5FW, Southampton has recorded a total of 47 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.96 per 1,000 population. This SO16 5FW 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 5FW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SO16 5FW, encompassing approximately 3365 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (13.64% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

SO16 5FW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Croydon Close with total crimes: 8
  • Holly Oak Road with total crimes: 5
  • Wittering Road with total crimes: 4

OLIVE ROAD, SO16 5FW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2513.9613.64%
Vehicle crime57.43-28.57%
Drugs31.4950.00%
Public order30.89-57.14%
Other theft20.89-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.59-60.00%
Burglary20.59100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2215.7515.79%
Public order76.54250.00%
Vehicle crime72.08-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour52.08-28.57%
Other theft31.490.00%
Drugs20.89100.00%
Other crime20.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.590.00%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%
Burglary10.30-66.67%
Shoplifting10.300.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.37-5.00%
Vehicle crime95.64125.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.67-12.50%
Burglary32.08200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.89-66.67%
Public order20.59100.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Drugs10.30-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.67-4.76%
Anti-social behaviour85.94166.67%
Criminal damage and arson62.38100.00%
Vehicle crime41.78300.00%
Other crime21.190.00%
Drugs20.59100.00%
Burglary10.59-50.00%
Other theft10.30-80.00%
Public order10.30-87.50%
Shoplifting10.30-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2114.26-16.00%
Public order86.2414.29%
Other theft52.38150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.49-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson30.8950.00%
Burglary20.890.00%
Shoplifting20.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2513.96-3.85%
Anti-social behaviour77.43600.00%
Public order72.0840.00%
Burglary22.08100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.590.00%
Other theft20.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2612.4823.81%
Public order57.72150.00%
Other theft21.490.00%
Vehicle crime20.59100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.590.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-83.33%
Drugs10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.10-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour66.24200.00%
Other crime21.78100.00%
Public order20.59-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2712.1868.75%
Public order48.0233.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.1950.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.89-33.33%
Drugs10.59-50.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.9123.08%
Public order34.75-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour30.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.89-50.00%
Robbery20.590.00%
Drugs20.59100.00%
Vehicle crime10.59-87.50%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.78-68.29%
Public order93.86350.00%
Vehicle crime82.67-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson42.38-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.1950.00%
Other theft30.89200.00%
Bicycle theft10.890.00%
Burglary10.30-75.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4119.610.00%
Vehicle crime912.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.670.00%
Burglary41.490.00%
Public order21.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.590.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 276 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202422
July 202419
June 202420
May 202421
April 202425
March 202426
February 202421
January 202427
December 202316
November 202313
October 202341

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20241
May 20245
April 20242
March 20242
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
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 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20247
June 20248
May 20243
April 20247
March 20241
February 20246
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20242
June 20241
May 20248
April 20247
March 20245
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20239
October 20232

A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20249
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 6 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
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
February 20242
January 20241

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Croydon Close
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Holly Oak Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Wittering Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 4. Tangmere Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Myrtle Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Northolt Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Lord'S Hill Centre East
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 8. Odiham Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 9. Lord'S Hill Centre West
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Conifer Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Alder Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Dolton Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Lancaster Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Palm Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Outer Circle
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Peach Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Aldermoor Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Gemini Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Larch Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Rowan Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1