DUNKIRK ROAD, SO16 6LX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SO16 6LX

DUNKIRK ROAD, SO16 6LX, Southampton has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 25.57 per 1,000 population. This SO16 6LX 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 6LX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SO16 6LX, encompassing approximately 1329 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-40.91% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (800.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

SO16 6LX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Linford Crescent with total crimes: 7
  • Malwood Avenue with total crimes: 7
  • Taranto Road with total crimes: 5

DUNKIRK ROAD, SO16 6LX 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 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1325.57-40.91%
Criminal damage and arson99.78800.00%
Public order46.77300.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.010.00%
Other theft11.500.00%
Robbery10.750.00%
Theft from the person10.750.00%
Burglary10.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%
Other crime10.750.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2224.06175.00%
Vehicle crime216.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.500.00%
Shoplifting21.500.00%
Public order11.50-50.00%
Robbery10.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences818.80100.00%
Other theft46.0233.33%
Anti-social behaviour23.01100.00%
Vehicle crime21.50100.00%
Public order21.50-50.00%
Burglary21.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.50-66.67%
Theft from the person10.750.00%
Other crime10.750.00%
Bicycle theft10.750.00%
Drugs10.750.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences412.78-71.43%
Public order43.01300.00%
Other theft33.0150.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.26-25.00%
Possession of weapons12.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.75-83.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1423.31180.00%
Anti-social behaviour610.5350.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.51100.00%
Other theft23.010.00%
Burglary21.500.00%
Public order11.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%
Shoplifting10.75-85.71%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting714.29250.00%
Violence and sexual offences55.26-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour43.76300.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.01100.00%
Vehicle crime11.500.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.7816.67%
Public order35.26-25.00%
Shoplifting22.26-50.00%
Other theft11.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.75-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%
Robbery10.750.00%

In February 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 offences618.05-33.33%
Public order44.51100.00%
Shoplifting43.010.00%
Burglary43.01300.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.260.00%
Other theft10.750.00%
Theft from the person10.750.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.7828.57%
Public order26.770.00%
Vehicle crime11.500.00%
Burglary10.75-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.02-46.15%
Public order25.26-66.67%
Burglary21.50100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.50-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1320.3030.00%
Public order69.7850.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.51300.00%
Other theft23.01100.00%
Vehicle crime11.500.00%
Burglary10.750.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1015.790.00%
Public order47.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.010.00%
Other theft11.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%
Robbery10.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 118 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202422
July 20248
June 20244
May 202414
April 20245
March 20247
February 20246
January 20249
December 20237
November 202313
October 202310

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20236
October 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
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 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20246
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
October 20232

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 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
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 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
April 20247
March 20242
February 20244

A total of 1 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

A total of 1 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Linford Crescent
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Malwood Avenue
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson5
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Taranto Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other crime1
  • 4. Falaise Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Abbotsfield Close
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Seagarth Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Dunkirk Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Arnheim Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Lordswood Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total1
    Burglary1