SO16 8HF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SO16 8HF

SO16 8HF, Southampton has recorded a total of 47 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.51 per 1,000 population. This SO16 8HF 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 8HF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SO16 8HF, encompassing approximately 3238 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SO16 8HF area, explore the SO16 8HF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)

SO16 8HF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Croydon Close with total crimes: 8
  • Wittering Road with total crimes: 4
  • Tangmere Drive with total crimes: 3

SO16 8HF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2414.5133.33%
Anti-social behaviour57.41-37.50%
Public order51.54-28.57%
Burglary31.540.00%
Vehicle crime30.93-62.50%
Drugs20.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.620.00%
Other theft10.62-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1819.145.88%
Vehicle crime85.56-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.470.00%
Public order72.47250.00%
Other theft52.16400.00%
Other crime31.540.00%
Shoplifting30.9350.00%
Burglary30.9350.00%
Drugs20.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.620.00%
Robbery20.620.00%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.20-15.00%
Vehicle crime105.25100.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.0960.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.47-71.43%
Shoplifting20.620.00%
Burglary20.620.00%
Public order20.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Other theft10.31-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.58-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson76.17250.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.16150.00%
Vehicle crime51.54400.00%
Drugs21.54100.00%
Public order20.62-66.67%
Other theft20.62-33.33%
Other crime10.620.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2413.8984.62%
Public order67.4120.00%
Other theft31.8550.00%
Burglary20.93100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.62100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.62-60.00%
Robbery10.620.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.81-27.78%
Anti-social behaviour54.01150.00%
Possession of weapons51.540.00%
Public order51.540.00%
Vehicle crime21.540.00%
Other theft20.620.00%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.42-41.94%
Public order55.56150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.93-81.82%
Drugs20.620.00%
Other theft20.62100.00%
Vehicle crime20.62100.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Shoplifting10.31-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3116.056.90%
Anti-social behaviour119.57266.67%
Shoplifting33.400.00%
Other crime20.93100.00%
Public order20.62-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2914.20383.33%
Public order58.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.540.00%
Shoplifting30.93-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.930.00%
Other theft10.620.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Drugs10.31-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.03-40.00%
Public order51.85-54.55%
Shoplifting51.54150.00%
Vehicle crime41.54-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour31.23-25.00%
Drugs20.93100.00%
Robbery10.620.00%

In November 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order1114.20266.67%
Violence and sexual offences103.40-60.00%
Vehicle crime73.0916.67%
Other theft62.16500.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.85-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.2333.33%
Shoplifting21.230.00%
Burglary10.62-66.67%
Drugs10.31-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2516.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson67.720.00%
Vehicle crime61.850.00%
Public order31.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.930.00%
Burglary30.930.00%
Drugs30.930.00%
Possession of weapons20.930.00%
Other theft10.620.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 235 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.58 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202418
July 202417
June 202420
May 202424
April 202413
March 202418
February 202431
January 202429
December 20236
November 202310
October 202325

A total of 59 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 20248
June 20245
May 20242
April 20245
March 20242
February 202411
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20247
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
January 20242
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 58 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20242
June 20242
May 20246
April 20245
March 20245
February 20242
January 20245
December 20235
November 202311
October 20233

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20245
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 202410
June 20245
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20234
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 6 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
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
February 20242
January 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 20232

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

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Croydon Close
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Wittering Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 3. Tangmere Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Hornchurch Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 5. Northolt Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Lord'S Hill Centre East
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 7. Pegasus Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Andromeda Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Saturn Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Odiham Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 11. Lord'S Hill Centre West
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Conifer Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Alder Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Dolton Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Lancaster Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Peach Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Blackbushe Close
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 18. Jupiter Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Orion Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Gemini Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Larch Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Link Road
    Total1
    Burglary1