ABBOTSFIELD CLOSE, SO16 5SP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SO16 5SP

ABBOTSFIELD CLOSE, SO16 5SP, Southampton has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.51 per 1,000 population. This SO16 5SP 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 5SP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SO16 5SP, encompassing approximately 2189 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SO16 5SP area, explore the SO16 5SP 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 (-18.75% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

SO16 5SP 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
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3

ABBOTSFIELD CLOSE, SO16 5SP 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.51-18.75%
Criminal damage and arson25.94-33.33%
Public order20.91100.00%
Other theft10.910.00%
Robbery10.46-66.67%
Theft from the person10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.46-66.67%

In August 2024, 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 offences1614.1677.78%
Criminal damage and arson37.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.370.00%
Robbery31.370.00%
Shoplifting21.37100.00%
Vehicle crime10.91-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Public order10.46-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.5950.00%
Vehicle crime34.1150.00%
Other theft21.37-33.33%
Public order20.91-50.00%
Theft from the person10.910.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.68-50.00%
Public order42.74100.00%
Other theft31.8350.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.37-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.910.00%
Possession of weapons10.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-75.00%

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 offences1212.7971.43%
Criminal damage and arson45.4833.33%
Burglary31.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.37200.00%
Public order21.370.00%
Other theft20.910.00%
Possession of weapons10.910.00%
Shoplifting10.46-85.71%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.14-22.22%
Shoplifting73.20250.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.37-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.46-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.14-25.00%
Vehicle crime24.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.91100.00%
Public order20.910.00%
Shoplifting20.910.00%
Burglary10.910.00%
Robbery10.460.00%
Drugs10.460.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.0550.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.480.00%
Shoplifting20.910.00%
Public order20.91100.00%
Burglary10.910.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%
Other theft10.46-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.460.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.94-11.11%
Other theft23.650.00%
Public order10.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.460.00%
Drugs10.460.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.48-18.18%
Burglary24.11100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.91-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.02100.00%
Burglary10.910.00%
Other theft10.46-50.00%
Public order10.46-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.510.00%
Public order35.020.00%
Other theft21.370.00%
Burglary10.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Robbery10.460.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
February 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 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
July 20241
February 20241

A total of 123 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202416
July 20249
June 20246
May 202412
April 20247
March 20249
February 202412
January 20248
December 20239
November 202311
October 202311

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 6 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
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 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

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
October 20231

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SO16 5SP 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. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Bransbury Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Abbotsfield Close
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Waltham Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Melville Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Dunvegan Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Dunkirk Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Arnheim Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1