OAKWOOD DRIVE, SO16 8DG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SO16 8DG

OAKWOOD DRIVE, SO16 8DG, Southampton has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.81 per 1,000 population. This SO16 8DG 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 8DG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SO16 8DG, encompassing approximately 1524 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

SO16 8DG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Taranto Road with total crimes: 5
  • Falaise Close with total crimes: 4
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3

OAKWOOD DRIVE, SO16 8DG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences811.81-20.00%
Public order25.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.31-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.660.00%
Other theft10.660.00%
Robbery10.660.00%
Theft from the person10.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%
Other crime10.660.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.5042.86%
Anti-social behaviour26.560.00%
Shoplifting21.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.50250.00%
Other theft24.59-33.33%
Burglary11.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.660.00%
Theft from the person10.660.00%
Bicycle theft10.660.00%
Drugs10.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%
Public order10.66-75.00%

In June 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order49.19300.00%
Other theft32.6250.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.97-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour21.31-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.31-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences714.4316.67%
Criminal damage and arson44.5933.33%
Burglary32.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.97200.00%
Other theft21.970.00%
Public order11.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%
Shoplifting10.66-85.71%

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
Shoplifting711.81250.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.59100.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.970.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.22-72.73%
Public order21.970.00%
Shoplifting21.310.00%
Burglary11.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.660.00%
Robbery10.660.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.50175.00%
Shoplifting27.220.00%
Possession of weapons11.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.660.00%
Theft from the person10.660.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences43.94-33.33%
Other theft12.620.00%
Public order10.660.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.250.00%
Vehicle crime13.940.00%
Burglary10.660.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences65.91-40.00%
Burglary13.940.00%
Other theft10.660.00%
Public order10.660.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.560.00%
Burglary11.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%
Public order10.660.00%
Robbery10.660.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
October 20232

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 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
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 80 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
July 20247
June 20242
May 20247
April 20246
March 20243
February 202411
January 20244
December 20236
November 20236
October 202310

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
March 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 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
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 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

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
April 20247
March 20242
February 20242

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20243
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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

A total of 1 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Taranto Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other crime1
  • 2. Falaise Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Woburn Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Abbotsfield Close
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Melville Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Dunvegan Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1