PALM ROAD, SO16 5HF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SO16 5HF

PALM ROAD, SO16 5HF, Southampton has recorded a total of 49 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.21 per 1,000 population. This SO16 5HF 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 5HF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SO16 5HF, encompassing approximately 3710 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (-7.14% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

SO16 5HF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 20
  • Vine Road with total crimes: 6
  • Holly Oak Road with total crimes: 5

PALM ROAD, SO16 5HF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2613.21-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour57.0166.67%
Other theft31.35-50.00%
Public order30.81-80.00%
Drugs20.810.00%
Bicycle theft20.54-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.54-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Burglary10.27-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2818.59-15.15%
Public order157.5566.67%
Other theft64.04500.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.62150.00%
Vehicle crime41.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.080.00%
Bicycle theft30.810.00%
Drugs20.81-50.00%
Burglary20.54100.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3315.9013.79%
Public order98.8928.57%
Vehicle crime42.43-20.00%
Drugs41.08100.00%
Possession of weapons31.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.81-50.00%
Burglary10.54-50.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Other theft10.27-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2915.633.57%
Public order77.82-53.33%
Vehicle crime51.8966.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.3533.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.08-33.33%
Other theft31.08-40.00%
Burglary20.81100.00%
Drugs20.540.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.27-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2818.59-20.00%
Public order157.5566.67%
Anti-social behaviour64.0420.00%
Other theft51.6225.00%
Shoplifting41.350.00%
Vehicle crime31.08200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.810.00%
Drugs20.810.00%
Bicycle theft20.54100.00%
Burglary10.540.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3516.4412.90%
Public order99.43-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.430.00%
Other theft41.3533.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.080.00%
Possession of weapons30.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3113.740.00%
Public order128.35300.00%
Other theft33.23-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.81200.00%
Other crime10.810.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3112.9429.17%
Other theft58.35150.00%
Public order31.35-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour30.8150.00%
Bicycle theft20.810.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.24-7.69%
Public order76.47-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson21.89-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.540.00%
Other theft20.54100.00%
Burglary10.540.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2611.8618.18%
Public order97.01-18.18%
Vehicle crime42.43-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson31.08-40.00%
Drugs10.810.00%
Other theft10.27-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2214.55-37.14%
Public order115.93120.00%
Vehicle crime72.96-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson51.8925.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.350.00%
Other theft20.81-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Burglary10.27-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3516.1725.00%
Vehicle crime89.43100.00%
Public order52.16-44.44%
Other theft51.35150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.35-33.33%
Burglary21.08100.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2814.550.00%
Public order97.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.430.00%
Vehicle crime41.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.080.00%
Other theft20.540.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 376 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202428
July 202433
June 202429
May 202428
April 202435
March 202431
February 202431
January 202424
December 202326
November 202322
October 202335
September 202328

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20241
June 20243
May 20245
April 20244
March 20243
February 20245
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
April 20243
September 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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
October 20231

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
November 20231

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20244
June 20245
May 20243
April 20241
December 20234
November 20237
October 20238
September 20234

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
June 20244
May 20246
April 20245
February 20243
January 20242
November 20233
September 20232

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 114 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.77 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202415
July 20249
June 20247
May 202415
April 20249
March 202412
February 20243
January 20247
December 20239
November 202311
October 20235
September 20239

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235
October 20234
September 20236

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hospital
    Total20
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 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. Birch Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Myrtle Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Conifer Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Alder Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Birch Close
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Palm Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1