MELVILLE CLOSE, SO16 8DE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SO16 8DE

MELVILLE CLOSE, SO16 8DE, Southampton has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.68 per 1,000 population. This SO16 8DE 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 8DE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SO16 8DE, encompassing approximately 1561 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

SO16 8DE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Taranto Road with total crimes: 5
  • Woburn Road with total crimes: 2
  • Abbotsfield Close with total crimes: 2

MELVILLE CLOSE, SO16 8DE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.68150.00%
Theft from the person13.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.64-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.640.00%
Other theft10.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%
Other crime10.640.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour23.840.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.28-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.40400.00%
Burglary13.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.640.00%
Other theft10.640.00%
Drugs10.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%

In June 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order33.84200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.92-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.64-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.640.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.40-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.92200.00%
Burglary21.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.280.00%
Public order10.640.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.4866.67%
Criminal damage and arson13.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.20-66.67%
Burglary11.920.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.68200.00%
Possession of weapons15.760.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Theft from the person10.640.00%

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 offences32.56-25.00%
Other theft11.920.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.200.00%
Vehicle crime12.560.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.840.00%
Other theft12.560.00%
Public order10.640.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

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A total of 5 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

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A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

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A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

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A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

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A total of 44 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

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A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

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A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

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A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SO16 8DE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Taranto Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other crime1
  • 2. Woburn Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Abbotsfield Close
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Puffin Close
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Melville Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Dunvegan Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1