LINFORD CRESCENT, SO16 6RS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SO16 6RS

LINFORD CRESCENT, SO16 6RS, Southampton has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 27.93 per 1,000 population. This SO16 6RS 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 6RS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SO16 6RS, encompassing approximately 1432 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (5.88% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

SO16 6RS 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
  • Hollybrook Road with total crimes: 5

LINFORD CRESCENT, SO16 6RS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1827.935.88%
Criminal damage and arson812.57700.00%
Public order55.5966.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.490.00%
Drugs22.090.00%
Burglary21.40100.00%
Shoplifting11.400.00%
Other theft10.700.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1717.466.25%
Public order311.870.00%
Vehicle crime22.09100.00%
Burglary11.40-50.00%
Robbery10.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.70-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1623.7477.78%
Other theft311.1750.00%
Public order32.09-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.09-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.400.00%
Burglary21.400.00%
Shoplifting11.40-50.00%
Drugs10.700.00%
Robbery10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%
Bicycle theft10.700.00%
Other crime10.700.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences918.16-40.00%
Public order66.28500.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.19500.00%
Other theft24.190.00%
Shoplifting21.400.00%
Bicycle theft11.400.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1520.2566.67%
Anti-social behaviour410.470.00%
Other theft22.790.00%
Shoplifting21.400.00%
Vehicle crime21.400.00%
Bicycle theft11.400.00%
Burglary10.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%
Public order10.700.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.97-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour46.28300.00%
Shoplifting22.790.00%
Vehicle crime21.400.00%
Drugs11.400.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Public order10.700.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.5722.22%
Criminal damage and arson37.680.00%
Other theft12.090.00%
Public order10.70-80.00%
Burglary10.70-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.700.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences918.85-50.00%
Public order56.28400.00%
Burglary43.4933.33%
Shoplifting32.79200.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.09200.00%
Bicycle theft12.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.700.00%
Other theft10.700.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1818.85157.14%
Burglary312.57200.00%
Vehicle crime22.09100.00%
Shoplifting11.400.00%
Public order10.70-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%
Other theft10.700.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences710.47-46.15%
Public order34.89-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.090.00%
Vehicle crime11.400.00%
Other theft10.70-66.67%
Burglary10.700.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1322.35225.00%
Criminal damage and arson69.08100.00%
Public order64.19100.00%
Other theft34.19200.00%
Other crime12.090.00%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.70-50.00%
Burglary10.700.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.780.00%
Public order32.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.090.00%
Vehicle crime22.090.00%
Other theft11.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.700.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 146 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202417
July 202416
June 20249
May 202415
April 20249
March 202411
February 20249
January 202418
December 20237
November 202313
October 20234

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20245
January 20241
December 20233
November 20236
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
February 20243
January 20241

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 4 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
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SO16 6RS 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. Hollybrook Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 4. Wolverley Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 5. Holly Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Ashwood Gardens
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 7. Rockleigh Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Seagarth Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Pewsey Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Winchester Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Fuchsia Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Fushsia Gardens
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Bladon Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Dale Valley Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Hunton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Seymour Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Arnheim Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Lordswood Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Parking Area
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Coxford Road
    Total1
    Drugs1