FORBES CLOSE, SO16 8GQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SO16 8GQ

FORBES CLOSE, SO16 8GQ, Southampton has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.61 per 1,000 population. This SO16 8GQ 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 8GQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SO16 8GQ, encompassing approximately 1378 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

SO16 8GQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rownhams Road North with total crimes: 4
  • Colt Close with total crimes: 2
  • Forbes Close with total crimes: 2

FORBES CLOSE, SO16 8GQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.6112.50%
Anti-social behaviour26.53-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.45-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.730.00%
Other theft10.730.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences816.68-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson45.8033.33%
Vehicle crime32.90-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.180.00%
Public order12.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.730.00%
Burglary10.730.00%
Other crime10.730.00%
Robbery10.730.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences916.68125.00%
Vehicle crime46.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.18-40.00%
Other crime12.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.730.00%
Drugs10.730.00%
Other theft10.730.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour510.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.63-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.900.00%
Other crime12.180.00%
Theft from the person10.730.00%
Drugs10.730.00%

In May 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 offences88.70100.00%
Public order25.800.00%
Other crime11.450.00%
Drugs10.730.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour78.70133.33%
Violence and sexual offences45.08100.00%
Vehicle crime12.900.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.80200.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.18-80.00%
Other theft21.450.00%
Vehicle crime11.45-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.33233.33%
Other theft27.25-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.45100.00%
Theft from the person11.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.730.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.2550.00%
Other theft32.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.18-50.00%
Burglary10.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.73-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson48.70100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.90-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.45-60.00%
Drugs21.450.00%
Public order11.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.7025.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.900.00%
Other theft11.450.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.980.00%
Vehicle crime22.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.450.00%
Public order21.450.00%
Burglary11.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20245
April 20247
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 68 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 20249
June 20244
May 20248
April 20244
March 20242
February 202410
January 20243
December 20232
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 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
July 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
November 20231

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
December 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Rownhams Road North
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Colt Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Forbes Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Lennox Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Logan Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Sutherland Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Fraser Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Buchanan Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Matheson Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Berwick Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Blackbushe Close
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1