WYKEHAM CLOSE, SO16 7LZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SO16 7LZ

WYKEHAM CLOSE, SO16 7LZ, Southampton has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.75 per 1,000 population. This SO16 7LZ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SO16 postcode area, which has experienced 509 crimes and a crime rate of 10.93 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SO16 7LZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SO16 7LZ, encompassing approximately 1926 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Other theft: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-71.43% decrease)

SO16 7LZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Denbigh Gardens with total crimes: 3
  • Overcliff Rise with total crimes: 2
  • Fernlea Gardens with total crimes: 2

WYKEHAM CLOSE, SO16 7LZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft56.75400.00%
Burglary32.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.56-71.43%
Vehicle crime21.040.00%
Public order11.040.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.27-12.50%
Vehicle crime23.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.040.00%
Drugs11.040.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.520.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.2333.33%
Vehicle crime24.150.00%
Public order21.040.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.67100.00%
Burglary13.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.52-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.520.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime35.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.560.00%
Theft from the person11.040.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%
Other theft10.520.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.0850.00%
Other theft11.560.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson44.15300.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.08-33.33%
Drugs11.040.00%
Theft from the person10.520.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.63-50.00%
Other theft11.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.15-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson13.110.00%
Burglary10.520.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.2350.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.670.00%
Public order10.52-66.67%
Drugs10.520.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.1950.00%
Public order33.110.00%
Burglary11.560.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.080.00%
Burglary11.040.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%
Other theft10.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 59 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20247
June 20248
May 20246
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20236
November 20239
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
April 20243
September 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
May 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 4 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
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SO16 7LZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Denbigh Gardens
    Total3
    Other theft3
  • 2. Overcliff Rise
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Fernlea Gardens
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Red Hill Way
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Vermont Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Talbot Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Wykeham Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Pointout Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1