OAKFIELD GARDENS, SO16 6DE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SO16 6DE

OAKFIELD GARDENS, SO16 6DE, Southampton has recorded a total of 79 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 33.48 per 1,000 population. This SO16 6DE 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 6DE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SO16 6DE, encompassing approximately 2359 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (-44.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (19) incidents (5.56% increase)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

SO16 6DE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 17
  • Hospital with total crimes: 9
  • Church Street with total crimes: 8

OAKFIELD GARDENS, SO16 6DE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2833.48-44.00%
Shoplifting1911.875.56%
Public order108.05-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson54.240.00%
Vehicle crime52.12-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour42.12-42.86%
Other theft31.700.00%
Burglary21.270.00%
Other crime10.85-50.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Drugs10.420.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5048.7451.52%
Shoplifting1821.19-14.29%
Public order157.63114.29%
Anti-social behaviour76.3616.67%
Vehicle crime72.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.9766.67%
Possession of weapons32.1250.00%
Other theft31.27-50.00%
Bicycle theft21.27100.00%
Other crime20.85100.00%
Burglary20.85-33.33%
Drugs10.85-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3338.99-2.94%
Shoplifting2113.9916.67%
Public order78.90133.33%
Vehicle crime72.9775.00%
Other theft62.97100.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.5450.00%
Burglary32.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.27-57.14%
Possession of weapons21.270.00%
Drugs20.85100.00%
Bicycle theft10.850.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3434.3336.00%
Shoplifting1814.41-5.26%
Criminal damage and arson77.6375.00%
Vehicle crime42.97-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.7033.33%
Public order31.70-50.00%
Burglary31.2750.00%
Other theft31.27-57.14%
Theft from the person21.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.85-50.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Robbery10.420.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2531.78-16.67%
Shoplifting1910.5946.15%
Other theft78.05250.00%
Public order62.97100.00%
Vehicle crime52.5466.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.12-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.70-40.00%
Burglary21.27100.00%
Other crime20.850.00%
Bicycle theft20.850.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3028.8211.11%
Shoplifting1312.7185.71%
Criminal damage and arson65.5150.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.5466.67%
Drugs32.120.00%
Vehicle crime31.27-25.00%
Public order31.27-57.14%
Other theft21.270.00%
Robbery20.85100.00%
Burglary10.85-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2726.2817.39%
Public order711.4475.00%
Shoplifting72.97-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.97-20.00%
Vehicle crime41.700.00%
Drugs31.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.27-40.00%
Other theft21.270.00%
Burglary20.85-66.67%
Robbery10.850.00%
Other crime10.42-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2327.55-20.69%
Shoplifting109.7525.00%
Burglary64.24200.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.54-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.1225.00%
Vehicle crime42.1233.33%
Public order41.700.00%
Other crime21.70100.00%
Theft from the person20.85100.00%
Other theft20.85-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.850.00%
Robbery10.420.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2926.2816.00%
Shoplifting812.29300.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.39100.00%
Public order42.54-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.70-42.86%
Vehicle crime31.7050.00%
Other theft31.270.00%
Burglary21.270.00%
Theft from the person10.850.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2522.46-10.71%
Criminal damage and arson710.59-36.36%
Public order62.9720.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.540.00%
Other theft31.27-66.67%
Vehicle crime21.27-50.00%
Drugs20.850.00%
Burglary20.85-50.00%
Shoplifting20.85-81.82%
Bicycle theft10.850.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2831.787.69%
Criminal damage and arson1111.8737.50%
Shoplifting114.66450.00%
Other theft94.6680.00%
Public order53.81-58.33%
Burglary42.1233.33%
Vehicle crime41.70-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.7050.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2630.510.00%
Public order1211.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson85.090.00%
Vehicle crime83.390.00%
Other theft53.390.00%
Burglary32.120.00%
Drugs21.270.00%
Bicycle theft20.850.00%
Shoplifting20.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.850.00%
Possession of weapons10.850.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 69 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20243
June 20247
May 20244
April 20246
March 20244
February 20245
January 20244
December 20237
November 202311
October 20238

A total of 82 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202415
July 20247
June 20243
May 20246
April 20243
March 20247
February 20244
January 20244
December 20236
November 20235
October 202312

A total of 358 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202450
July 202433
June 202434
May 202425
April 202430
March 202427
February 202423
January 202429
December 202325
November 202328
October 202326

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 148 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202418
July 202421
June 202418
May 202419
April 202413
March 20247
February 202410
January 20248
December 20232
November 202311
October 20232

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20246
June 20243
May 20247
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20239
October 20235

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20246
June 20244
May 20243
April 20245
March 20243
February 20245
January 20246
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20246
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20243
March 20243
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 56 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20247
June 20244
May 20245
April 20243
March 20244
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
February 20242
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total17
    Shoplifting14
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Hospital
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Church Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Dale Road
    Total7
    Public order3
    Shoplifting2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Tremona Court
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Ridding Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 7. Briarswood
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Hyde Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Warren Avenue
    Total3
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. St Winifred'S Road
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 11. Regent'S Grove
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Anglesea Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 13. Vinery Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Vinery Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Chalybeate Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Hollybrook Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Oakfield Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 19. Wordsworth Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Salem Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Vaudrey Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Yarmouth Gardens
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 24. Sydney Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Holland Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 26. A35
    Total1
    Shoplifting1