LINDEN ROAD, SO16 5GH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SO16 5GH

LINDEN ROAD, SO16 5GH, Southampton has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.52 per 1,000 population. This SO16 5GH 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 5GH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SO16 5GH, encompassing approximately 3035 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SO16 5GH area, explore the SO16 5GH Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (26.32% increase)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SO16 5GH 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

LINDEN ROAD, SO16 5GH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2412.5226.32%
Drugs37.9150.00%
Burglary20.990.00%
Vehicle crime20.66-66.67%
Other theft10.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-66.67%
Public order10.33-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.8518.75%
Vehicle crime66.26-14.29%
Public order41.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.3250.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.990.00%
Drugs20.66100.00%
Other crime20.660.00%
Other theft10.660.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.54-20.00%
Vehicle crime75.2775.00%
Burglary32.31200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.99-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.66-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

In June 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 offences2012.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson66.59200.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.98100.00%
Vehicle crime41.32300.00%
Burglary11.320.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Public order10.33-87.50%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.52-4.76%
Public order86.5960.00%
Other theft32.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.99-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson20.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Robbery10.330.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.52-4.55%
Anti-social behaviour76.920.00%
Public order52.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.8715.79%
Public order57.25150.00%
Other theft21.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.660.00%
Burglary10.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.24-13.64%
Public order26.26-33.33%
Other crime10.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-50.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.5529.41%
Public order37.2550.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.99100.00%
Drugs10.66-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.2230.77%
Criminal damage and arson25.60-33.33%
Public order20.66-77.78%
Robbery20.660.00%
Drugs20.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.66-87.50%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-66.67%

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 offences1312.85-63.89%
Public order94.28350.00%
Vehicle crime82.9714.29%
Criminal damage and arson32.64-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.9950.00%
Other theft20.99100.00%
Bicycle theft10.660.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3618.120.00%
Vehicle crime711.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.310.00%
Public order21.320.00%
Burglary20.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.660.00%
Other theft10.660.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 249 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202419
July 202416
June 202420
May 202420
April 202421
March 202422
February 202419
January 202422
December 202317
November 202313
October 202336

A total of 12 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 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20243
March 20242
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 4 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
December 20231

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 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20247
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
October 20232

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 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
November 20231

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20247
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20238
October 20237

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

MonthCount
August 20242
June 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

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SO16 5GH 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. Odiham Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 8. Conifer Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Alder Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Palm Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Outer Circle
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Peach Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Aldermoor Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Lord'S Hill Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Larch Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1