OSPREY CLOSE, SO16 8EX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SO16 8EX

OSPREY CLOSE, SO16 8EX, Southampton has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.37 per 1,000 population. This SO16 8EX 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 8EX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SO16 8EX, encompassing approximately 1900 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-72.73% decrease)

SO16 8EX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Warbler Close with total crimes: 2
  • Widgeon Close with total crimes: 2
  • Woburn Road with total crimes: 2

OSPREY CLOSE, SO16 8EX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime37.37200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.58-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.58-72.73%
Theft from the person21.580.00%
Burglary11.050.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Public order10.53-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.68175.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.1050.00%
Robbery31.580.00%
Public order21.580.00%
Vehicle crime11.05-50.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Burglary10.53-75.00%

In July 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary48.95300.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.10-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.10100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.100.00%
Vehicle crime21.050.00%
Possession of weapons11.050.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.05100.00%
Public order21.05-50.00%
Burglary11.050.00%
Drugs10.530.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.37-33.33%
Public order44.21300.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.100.00%
Robbery10.530.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.0033.33%
Criminal damage and arson26.31100.00%
Burglary21.050.00%
Public order11.05-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.530.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.8912.50%
Public order24.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.530.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.53-50.00%

In February 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 offences86.840.00%
Vehicle crime24.210.00%
Other crime11.050.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.53-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.37-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour34.21200.00%
Drugs21.580.00%
Other theft11.050.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.05200.00%
Vehicle crime26.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.050.00%
Other theft11.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.53-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Public order10.530.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.21-73.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.050.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.630.00%
Other theft47.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.100.00%
Public order21.050.00%
Drugs11.050.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20232

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
April 20242

A total of 102 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202411
July 20244
June 20248
May 20248
April 202412
March 20249
February 20248
January 20248
December 202312
November 20234
October 202315

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
April 20242
March 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
May 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Warbler Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 2. Widgeon Close
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Woburn Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Waltham Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Hawfinch Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Puffin Close
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Longleat Gardens
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Beaulieu Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Lord'S Hill Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Osprey Close
    Total1
    Public order1