OUTER CIRCLE, SO16 5GR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SO16 5GR

OUTER CIRCLE, SO16 5GR, Southampton has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.11 per 1,000 population. This SO16 5GR 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 5GR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SO16 5GR, encompassing approximately 3137 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (35.29% increase)
  • Drugs: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

SO16 5GR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Croydon Close with total crimes: 8
  • Vine Road with total crimes: 6
  • Holly Oak Road with total crimes: 5

OUTER CIRCLE, SO16 5GR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2312.1135.29%
Drugs47.33100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.27100.00%
Other theft21.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.116.25%
Criminal damage and arson55.42150.00%
Public order51.59150.00%
Vehicle crime41.59-42.86%
Other theft21.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.640.00%
Drugs20.640.00%
Other crime10.640.00%

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 offences1611.15-15.79%
Vehicle crime75.1075.00%
Burglary22.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.64-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.64-60.00%
Drugs20.64100.00%
Public order20.64100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.7918.75%
Criminal damage and arson56.0666.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.5933.33%
Vehicle crime41.27300.00%
Burglary21.270.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Public order10.32-87.50%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.47-11.11%
Public order85.10100.00%
Other theft42.5533.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.27-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.9650.00%
Vehicle crime10.96-50.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

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 offences1811.475.88%
Anti-social behaviour55.740.00%
Public order41.59-33.33%
Other theft31.2750.00%
Vehicle crime20.96100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.640.00%
Burglary10.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.92-5.56%
Public order65.42200.00%
Other theft21.91100.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.60-18.18%
Public order25.74-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.640.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

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 offences229.8815.79%
Public order37.0150.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.960.00%
Burglary10.640.00%
Drugs10.32-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-75.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.2072.73%
Criminal damage and arson46.0633.33%
Vehicle crime21.27-71.43%
Public order20.64-77.78%
Drugs20.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Other theft10.32-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.79-63.33%
Public order93.51800.00%
Vehicle crime72.87-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.23-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.960.00%
Other theft20.96-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.640.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3017.210.00%
Vehicle crime109.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.270.00%
Other theft30.960.00%
Burglary20.960.00%
Public order10.640.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 226 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202417
July 202416
June 202419
May 202416
April 202418
March 202417
February 202418
January 202422
December 202319
November 202311
October 202330

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
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 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

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

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20247
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20237
October 202310

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20242
June 20241
May 20248
April 20244
March 20246
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20239
October 20231

A total of 5 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
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241
November 20231

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 5GR postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Croydon Close
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Vine Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 3. Holly Oak Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. Conifer Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Palm Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Hospital
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Longleat Gardens
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 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. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1