SO16 6LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SO16 6LJ

SO16 6LJ, Southampton has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.13 per 1,000 population. This SO16 6LJ 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 6LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SO16 6LJ, encompassing approximately 1904 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SO16 6LJ area, explore the SO16 6LJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-11.76% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SO16 6LJ 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

SO16 6LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.13-11.76%
Anti-social behaviour27.88-33.33%
Public order21.050.00%
Robbery11.05-66.67%
Theft from the person10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Drugs10.530.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1716.81112.50%
Anti-social behaviour38.930.00%
Robbery31.580.00%
Shoplifting21.58100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.050.00%
Public order21.05-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.05-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Burglary10.530.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.0833.33%
Vehicle crime44.20100.00%
Public order32.10-25.00%
Other theft21.58-33.33%
Theft from the person11.050.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%

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 offences610.50-60.00%
Public order43.15300.00%
Other theft32.1050.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.58-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.580.00%
Possession of weapons11.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.53-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1515.23150.00%
Criminal damage and arson47.88100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.10200.00%
Other theft21.580.00%
Burglary21.050.00%
Possession of weapons11.050.00%
Shoplifting10.53-85.71%
Public order10.530.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting79.98250.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.68-45.45%
Vehicle crime23.15100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.05100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.05-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.0383.33%
Anti-social behaviour25.78100.00%
Public order21.050.00%
Shoplifting21.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.05-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Drugs10.530.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.45-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson33.150.00%
Burglary21.58100.00%
Shoplifting21.050.00%
Public order21.05100.00%
Theft from the person11.050.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.530.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.88-10.00%
Vehicle crime14.730.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.530.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Burglary10.53-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.35-9.09%
Burglary25.25100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.05-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.0337.50%
Other theft35.780.00%
Public order31.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.5850.00%
Burglary11.580.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.550.00%
Other theft34.200.00%
Public order31.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.050.00%
Possession of weapons11.050.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%

Crime by Type

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 122 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202417
July 20248
June 20246
May 202415
April 20246
March 202411
February 20246
January 20249
December 202310
November 202311
October 20238

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20233
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 2 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
July 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
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 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 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 20241
November 20233
October 20233

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SO16 6LJ 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. Preshaw Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Dunkirk Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Arnheim Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Lordswood Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Coxford Road
    Total1
    Drugs1