BRIARSWOOD, SO16 6SQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SO16 6SQ

BRIARSWOOD, SO16 6SQ, Southampton has recorded a total of 70 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 26.52 per 1,000 population. This SO16 6SQ 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 6SQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SO16 6SQ, encompassing approximately 2639 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (-43.90% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (21.43% increase)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (-42.86% decrease)

SO16 6SQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 13
  • Church Street with total crimes: 8
  • Dale Road with total crimes: 7

BRIARSWOOD, SO16 6SQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2326.52-43.90%
Shoplifting178.7121.43%
Public order86.44-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour63.030.00%
Vehicle crime52.27-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson41.890.00%
Other theft31.520.00%
Other crime11.14-50.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Burglary10.38-50.00%
Drugs10.380.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4137.1257.69%
Shoplifting1415.5340.00%
Public order145.30133.33%
Vehicle crime85.3033.33%
Anti-social behaviour63.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.27100.00%
Other theft31.52-50.00%
Possession of weapons21.14100.00%
Bicycle theft20.76100.00%
Other crime20.76100.00%
Burglary20.76-33.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2627.65-16.13%
Shoplifting109.8542.86%
Vehicle crime63.79200.00%
Public order62.27100.00%
Other theft62.27100.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.2750.00%
Burglary32.27200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.14-71.43%
Robbery20.76100.00%
Drugs20.76100.00%
Theft from the person10.760.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3123.1155.00%
Criminal damage and arson711.7475.00%
Shoplifting72.65-56.25%
Anti-social behaviour42.650.00%
Public order31.52-57.14%
Other theft31.14-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.14-60.00%
Burglary10.76-50.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%
Robbery10.380.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2025.00-23.08%
Shoplifting167.5845.45%
Public order76.06133.33%
Vehicle crime52.6566.67%
Other theft41.89100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.52-20.00%
Burglary21.52100.00%
Other crime20.760.00%
Bicycle theft20.760.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2622.354.00%
Shoplifting119.8583.33%
Criminal damage and arson54.17150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.89-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.52-25.00%
Public order31.14-57.14%
Other theft21.140.00%
Drugs20.76100.00%
Robbery20.760.00%
Burglary10.76-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2521.5913.64%
Public order79.4775.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.65100.00%
Shoplifting62.27-40.00%
Vehicle crime42.2733.33%
Other theft21.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.76-50.00%
Burglary20.76-60.00%
Drugs10.760.00%
Other crime10.38-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2221.59-12.00%
Shoplifting108.3311.11%
Burglary53.79150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.890.00%
Public order41.5233.33%
Vehicle crime31.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.14-50.00%
Other crime21.14100.00%
Other theft20.760.00%
Theft from the person10.760.00%
Robbery10.380.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2521.590.00%
Shoplifting99.47350.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.41100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.27-42.86%
Vehicle crime31.52200.00%
Public order31.140.00%
Burglary21.140.00%
Other theft20.76-33.33%
Theft from the person10.760.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

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 offences2518.56-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson79.47-30.00%
Public order32.65-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.14-25.00%
Other theft31.14-62.50%
Drugs21.140.00%
Burglary20.76-50.00%
Shoplifting20.76-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.76-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3028.790.00%
Shoplifting1211.36500.00%
Criminal damage and arson104.5542.86%
Other theft83.79100.00%
Burglary43.0333.33%
Public order41.52-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.5233.33%
Vehicle crime41.52-42.86%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3025.760.00%
Public order811.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.030.00%
Vehicle crime72.650.00%
Other theft42.650.00%
Burglary31.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.140.00%
Shoplifting21.140.00%
Drugs10.760.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

Crime by Type

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 70 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202414
July 20246
June 20243
May 20247
April 20243
March 20247
February 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 116 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202414
July 202410
June 20247
May 202416
April 202411
March 20246
February 202410
January 20249
December 20232
November 202312
October 20232

A total of 324 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202441
July 202426
June 202431
May 202420
April 202426
March 202425
February 202422
January 202425
December 202325
November 202330
October 202330

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20246
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20246
June 20244
May 20244
April 20244
March 20246
February 20243
January 20246
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
February 20241

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20245
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 20246
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20242
June 20247
May 20244
April 20245
March 20242
February 20244
January 20244
December 20237
November 202310
October 20237

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

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total13
    Shoplifting12
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Church Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Dale Road
    Total7
    Public order3
    Shoplifting2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Tremona Court
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Ridding Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 6. Briarswood
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Hyde Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Warren Avenue
    Total3
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. St Winifred'S Road
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 10. Crown Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Regent'S Grove
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Anglesea Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 13. Bracken Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 14. Vinery Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Vinery Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Chalybeate Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Hollybrook Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Oakfield Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 20. Wordsworth Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Salem Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Vaudrey Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Yarmouth Gardens
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 25. Sydney Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. A3057
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Holland Place
    Total1
    Public order1