ROSS GARDENS, SO16 6BY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SO16 6BY

ROSS GARDENS, SO16 6BY, Southampton has recorded a total of 63 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.78 per 1,000 population. This SO16 6BY 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 6BY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SO16 6BY, encompassing approximately 4261 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (-3.57% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)

SO16 6BY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Broughton Close with total crimes: 10
  • Romsey Road with total crimes: 7
  • Thorndike Road with total crimes: 7

ROSS GARDENS, SO16 6BY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2714.78-3.57%
Anti-social behaviour96.34125.00%
Vehicle crime82.1160.00%
Public order31.88-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.70-50.00%
Burglary20.70-33.33%
Other crime20.470.00%
Possession of weapons20.47-33.33%
Drugs20.47-33.33%
Shoplifting20.47100.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2814.55-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson66.5750.00%
Public order61.41-25.00%
Vehicle crime51.41-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour41.17-20.00%
Possession of weapons30.94-40.00%
Burglary30.70-25.00%
Drugs30.700.00%
Other theft20.70-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.47-50.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4019.4829.03%
Public order89.39166.67%
Vehicle crime71.88250.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.6466.67%
Possession of weapons51.170.00%
Burglary41.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.940.00%
Other theft40.94300.00%
Drugs30.940.00%
Bicycle theft20.700.00%
Shoplifting10.47-87.50%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3112.6710.71%
Shoplifting87.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.8833.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.940.00%
Public order30.70-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.70-60.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Other theft10.23-80.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2814.550.00%
Shoplifting86.57166.67%
Other theft51.88400.00%
Public order51.17-28.57%
Vehicle crime51.170.00%
Burglary31.1750.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.70-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.70-25.00%
Bicycle theft10.700.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2813.1421.74%
Public order76.5716.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.6420.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.41-20.00%
Shoplifting30.94-40.00%
Burglary20.70100.00%
Robbery20.470.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.23-50.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.97-4.17%
Public order65.4020.00%
Shoplifting51.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.1725.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.17150.00%
Possession of weapons21.170.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%
Burglary10.23-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2411.03-4.00%
Public order55.6325.00%
Shoplifting51.17-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson41.170.00%
Burglary30.94200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.70100.00%
Drugs10.47-66.67%
Other crime10.230.00%
Other theft10.23-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2512.44-44.44%
Shoplifting75.870.00%
Vehicle crime51.6425.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.170.00%
Public order40.94-20.00%
Drugs30.94200.00%
Other theft20.700.00%
Burglary10.47-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.23-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4515.4932.35%
Public order510.5666.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.170.00%
Vehicle crime40.94300.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.940.00%
Burglary20.47100.00%
Other theft20.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3412.2036.00%
Criminal damage and arson47.9833.33%
Shoplifting30.940.00%
Public order30.70-40.00%
Other theft20.700.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Drugs10.23-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.23-83.33%
Other crime10.23-50.00%
Burglary10.23-50.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2512.910.00%
Vehicle crime65.870.00%
Public order51.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.170.00%
Drugs30.700.00%
Burglary20.700.00%
Possession of weapons20.470.00%
Other theft20.470.00%
Other crime20.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 20247
June 20242
May 20245
March 20241
February 20241
January 20245
December 20234
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
July 20245
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20245
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20235

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 358 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202428
July 202440
June 202431
May 202428
April 202428
March 202423
February 202424
January 202425
December 202345
November 202334
October 202325

A total of 60 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20248
June 20243
May 20245
April 20247
March 20246
February 20245
January 20244
December 20235
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
November 20231

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20245
April 20241
March 20242
October 20232

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 43 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20248
May 20248
April 20243
March 20245
February 20245
January 20247
November 20233

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243
April 20246
March 20245
February 20244
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20245
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SO16 6BY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Broughton Close
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Romsey Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Thorndike Road
    Total7
    Vehicle crime3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 4. Vine Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 5. Coxford Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hardwicke Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Birch Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Ross Gardens
    Total3
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Chestnut Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 10. Warren Avenue
    Total3
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Warren Crescent
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Birch Close
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Bracken Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 14. Stoke Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Brook Valley
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Rowan Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Brightside Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Holland Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Braishfield Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1