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

Overview of Crime in SO16 6LY

DUNKIRK ROAD, SO16 6LY, Southampton has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 25.09 per 1,000 population. This SO16 6LY 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 6LY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SO16 6LY, encompassing approximately 1474 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SO16 6LY area, explore the SO16 6LY 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 (-28.57% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (350.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

SO16 6LY 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 6LY 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1525.09-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson910.17350.00%
Public order46.10300.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.710.00%
Other theft11.360.00%
Robbery10.680.00%
Theft from the person10.680.00%
Burglary10.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%
Other crime10.680.00%
Drugs10.680.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2121.70110.00%
Criminal damage and arson214.240.00%
Vehicle crime21.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.360.00%
Shoplifting21.36100.00%
Public order11.36-50.00%
Robbery10.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1018.3166.67%
Other theft36.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.03100.00%
Vehicle crime21.360.00%
Public order21.36-50.00%
Burglary21.360.00%
Theft from the person11.360.00%
Other crime10.680.00%
Bicycle theft10.680.00%
Drugs10.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%
Shoplifting10.680.00%

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 offences613.56-60.00%
Public order44.07300.00%
Other theft32.7150.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.03-25.00%
Vehicle crime22.030.00%
Possession of weapons11.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.68-83.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1521.70150.00%
Anti-social behaviour610.1750.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.07100.00%
Other theft22.710.00%
Burglary21.360.00%
Public order11.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%
Shoplifting10.68-85.71%

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
Shoplifting713.56250.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.75-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.07300.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.71100.00%
Vehicle crime11.360.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.850.00%
Public order25.42-50.00%
Shoplifting21.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.36-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%
Robbery10.680.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences816.95-27.27%
Burglary45.42300.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.710.00%
Public order42.71300.00%
Shoplifting22.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.360.00%
Other theft10.680.00%
Theft from the person10.680.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.1757.14%
Vehicle crime17.460.00%
Burglary10.68-66.67%
Public order10.680.00%
Other theft10.680.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.14-41.67%
Burglary34.75200.00%
Public order12.03-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.68-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1216.959.09%
Public order58.1466.67%
Other theft33.3950.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.0350.00%
Vehicle crime12.030.00%
Burglary10.680.00%

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 offences1116.270.00%
Public order37.460.00%
Other theft22.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.360.00%
Possession of weapons11.360.00%
Robbery10.680.00%
Drugs10.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 130 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202421
July 202410
June 20246
May 202415
April 20246
March 20248
February 20248
January 202411
December 20237
November 202312
October 202311

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 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 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 20233
November 20231

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 3 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
October 20231

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

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SO16 6LY 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. Bransbury Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Abbotsfield Close
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    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
  • 12. Coxford Road
    Total1
    Drugs1