PURBROOK CLOSE, SO16 5NZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SO16 5NZ

PURBROOK CLOSE, SO16 5NZ, Southampton has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.68 per 1,000 population. This SO16 5NZ 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 5NZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SO16 5NZ, encompassing approximately 2480 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-7.14% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SO16 5NZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Taranto Road with total crimes: 5
  • Falaise Close with total crimes: 4
  • Bransbury Close with total crimes: 3

PURBROOK CLOSE, SO16 5NZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.68-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour25.24-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.810.00%
Drugs20.810.00%
Robbery10.81-66.67%
Theft from the person10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Public order10.40-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.69100.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.21200.00%
Robbery31.210.00%
Shoplifting21.21100.00%
Public order20.810.00%
Possession of weapons10.810.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.6640.00%
Vehicle crime32.8250.00%
Other theft21.21-33.33%
Public order20.81-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.810.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.26-58.33%
Public order42.02100.00%
Other theft31.6150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.210.00%
Vehicle crime20.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.81-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.0833.33%
Criminal damage and arson44.8433.33%
Burglary31.610.00%
Public order21.210.00%
Other theft20.810.00%
Possession of weapons10.810.00%
Shoplifting10.40-85.71%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.87-10.00%
Shoplifting73.63250.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.820.00%
Vehicle crime21.21100.00%
Bicycle theft10.810.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.2611.11%
Anti-social behaviour24.03100.00%
Shoplifting20.810.00%
Robbery10.810.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Public order10.40-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.2628.57%
Criminal damage and arson23.630.00%
Shoplifting20.810.00%
Public order20.81100.00%
Theft from the person10.810.00%
Other theft10.40-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.24-56.25%
Other theft22.820.00%
Public order10.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Burglary10.40-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.0845.45%
Vehicle crime36.450.00%
Burglary21.21100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.810.00%
Public order10.40-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.660.00%
Other theft24.440.00%
Public order20.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.810.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20242
April 20242
March 20241
December 20233

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
March 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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
July 20241
February 20241

A total of 113 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.27 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202414
July 20247
June 20245
May 202412
April 20249
March 202410
February 20249
January 20247
December 202316
November 202311

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20247
March 20242
February 20242

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
February 20242
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Taranto Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other crime1
  • 2. Falaise Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Bransbury Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Woburn Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Abbotsfield Close
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Waltham Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Preshaw Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Longleat Gardens
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Beaulieu Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Coxford Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Osprey Close
    Total1
    Public order1