MYRTLE ROAD, SO16 5GQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SO16 5GQ

MYRTLE ROAD, SO16 5GQ, Southampton has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.15 per 1,000 population. This SO16 5GQ 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 5GQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SO16 5GQ, encompassing approximately 2779 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (17.65% increase)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SO16 5GQ 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
  • Tangmere Drive with total crimes: 3

MYRTLE ROAD, SO16 5GQ 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 Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.1517.65%
Drugs37.2050.00%
Vehicle crime21.080.00%
Other theft10.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-50.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.8741.67%
Public order56.12400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.8050.00%
Vehicle crime21.08-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.720.00%
Drugs20.72100.00%
Other theft10.720.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.71-29.41%
Vehicle crime64.32100.00%
Burglary22.16100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.72-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.72-50.00%
Public order10.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.5121.43%
Criminal damage and arson46.12100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.44100.00%
Vehicle crime31.44200.00%
Burglary11.080.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Public order10.36-85.71%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.43-22.22%
Public order75.0475.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.52-60.00%
Other theft20.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.8712.50%
Anti-social behaviour56.480.00%
Public order41.80-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.356.67%
Public order65.76100.00%
Other theft22.160.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.56-25.00%
Public order35.400.00%
Other crime11.080.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.07100.00%
Public order37.2050.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.080.00%
Other theft10.720.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.8425.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.60-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.72-71.43%
Public order20.72-77.78%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

In November 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order911.15800.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.24-71.43%
Vehicle crime72.8816.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.08-33.33%
Other theft20.720.00%

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 offences2816.550.00%
Vehicle crime610.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.080.00%
Other theft21.080.00%
Burglary20.720.00%
Public order10.720.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 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 20231
October 20231

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20246
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 195 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202417
July 202412
June 202417
May 202414
April 202418
March 202416
February 202415
January 202420
December 202310
November 20238
October 202328

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20242
March 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232

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 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20245
January 20242
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

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
August 20245
July 20241
June 20241
May 20247
April 20244
March 20246
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20239
October 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

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

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SO16 5GQ 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. Tangmere Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Myrtle Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Northolt Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Conifer Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Palm Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Longleat Gardens
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Beaulieu Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Outer Circle
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Peach Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Aldermoor Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Lord'S Hill Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1