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

Overview of Crime in SO16 5HB

OUTER CIRCLE, SO16 5HB, Southampton has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.96 per 1,000 population. This SO16 5HB 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 5HB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SO16 5HB, encompassing approximately 4020 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

SO16 5HB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Vine Road with total crimes: 6
  • Holly Oak Road with total crimes: 5
  • Birch Road with total crimes: 3

OUTER CIRCLE, SO16 5HB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.96-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.73300.00%
Vehicle crime30.99-25.00%
Drugs20.750.00%
Other theft20.50-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.4533.33%
Public order64.97200.00%
Vehicle crime41.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.990.00%
Other theft30.990.00%
Drugs20.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.21-21.05%
Vehicle crime43.73-20.00%
Possession of weapons30.990.00%
Burglary20.750.00%
Drugs20.500.00%
Public order20.50100.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.955.56%
Vehicle crime54.7366.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.75-40.00%
Burglary20.75100.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Public order10.25-88.89%
Shoplifting10.25-75.00%
Other theft10.25-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.19-21.74%
Public order94.4812.50%
Anti-social behaviour52.24-16.67%
Other theft41.2433.33%
Shoplifting40.990.00%
Vehicle crime30.9950.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.750.00%
Drugs10.750.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In April 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 offences2311.4453.33%
Public order85.7214.29%
Anti-social behaviour61.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.4950.00%
Other theft30.7550.00%
Vehicle crime20.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.96-21.05%
Public order73.73250.00%
Other theft21.74100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.500.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

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 offences196.965.56%
Public order24.73-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.50100.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences186.4712.50%
Public order44.48100.00%
Burglary10.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.250.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.9614.29%
Criminal damage and arson33.98-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.75-50.00%
Public order20.75-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.45-36.36%
Public order103.48400.00%
Vehicle crime62.49-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.4933.33%
Anti-social behaviour40.990.00%
Other theft10.99-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.200.00%
Vehicle crime85.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.990.00%
Burglary30.750.00%
Other theft30.750.00%
Public order20.750.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 214 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202420
July 202415
June 202419
May 202418
April 202423
March 202415
February 202419
January 202418
December 202316
November 202314
October 202322

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
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 5 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
May 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20244
June 20245
May 20243
April 20242
February 20241
December 20233
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
June 20243
May 20245
April 20246
February 20242
January 20241
November 20234

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

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
December 20231

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20242
June 20241
May 20249
April 20248
March 20247
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 202310
October 20232

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
January 20241
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Vine Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 2. Holly Oak Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Birch Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Myrtle Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Conifer Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Alder Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Birch Close
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Palm Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Hospital
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Outer Circle
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Peach Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Aldermoor Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Larch Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Rowan Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1