SO16 8HL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SO16 8HL

SO16 8HL, Southampton has recorded a total of 41 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.15 per 1,000 population. This SO16 8HL 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 8HL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SO16 8HL, encompassing approximately 2035 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (4.55% increase)
  • Drugs: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

SO16 8HL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Croydon Close with total crimes: 8
  • Holly Oak Road with total crimes: 5
  • Wittering Road with total crimes: 4

SO16 8HL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2320.154.55%
Drugs411.30100.00%
Public order41.97-33.33%
Other theft21.97-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.980.00%
Burglary20.98100.00%
Vehicle crime10.98-80.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.49-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2226.0437.50%
Public order610.810.00%
Vehicle crime52.95-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour52.460.00%
Other theft42.46300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.97-33.33%
Drugs20.980.00%
Other crime20.980.00%
Shoplifting20.980.00%
Robbery10.980.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%
Burglary10.49-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1619.16-5.88%
Vehicle crime77.86133.33%
Anti-social behaviour53.4425.00%
Burglary32.46200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.47-40.00%
Possession of weapons21.470.00%
Shoplifting20.980.00%
Other theft10.980.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1716.71-15.00%
Criminal damage and arson58.35400.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.46100.00%
Vehicle crime31.97200.00%
Drugs21.47100.00%
Burglary10.980.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Public order10.49-87.50%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2020.64-16.67%
Public order89.8360.00%
Other theft43.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.97-66.67%
Robbery20.980.00%
Vehicle crime10.98-50.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%
Burglary10.49-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2421.1314.29%
Anti-social behaviour611.79500.00%
Public order52.95-16.67%
Vehicle crime22.46100.00%
Burglary20.98100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.980.00%
Bicycle theft10.980.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2117.20-22.22%
Public order610.32200.00%
Other theft22.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.98-80.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Shoplifting10.49-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.49-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2720.6435.00%
Anti-social behaviour513.2725.00%
Vehicle crime32.460.00%
Shoplifting31.4750.00%
Public order21.47-33.33%
Theft from the person10.980.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2016.2153.85%
Anti-social behaviour49.8333.33%
Public order31.97-50.00%
Shoplifting21.47-60.00%
Drugs10.980.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-50.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1317.208.33%
Public order66.39-45.45%
Shoplifting52.95150.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.46-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.47-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.98-71.43%
Other theft10.98-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
Drugs10.490.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1222.11-66.67%
Public order115.90266.67%
Vehicle crime75.4040.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.44-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour42.4633.33%
Other theft41.97100.00%
Shoplifting21.970.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3630.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson817.690.00%
Vehicle crime53.930.00%
Public order32.460.00%
Burglary31.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.470.00%
Other theft21.470.00%
Drugs10.980.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20247
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
December 20232
November 20237
October 20235

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

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

A total of 251 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202422
July 202416
June 202417
May 202420
April 202424
March 202421
February 202427
January 202420
December 202313
November 202312
October 202336

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
May 20244
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
April 20241
December 20231
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
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
June 20241
May 20248
April 20245
March 20246
February 20242
January 20243
December 20236
November 202311
October 20233

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20245
June 20244
May 20242
April 20246
March 20241
February 20245
January 20244
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20245
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
December 20231

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Croydon Close
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Holly Oak Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Wittering Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 4. Tangmere Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Hornchurch Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 6. Myrtle Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Northolt Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Lord'S Hill Centre East
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 9. Odiham Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 10. Conifer Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Berwick Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Longleat Gardens
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Outer Circle
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Peach Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Aldermoor Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Lord'S Hill Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Osprey Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Blackbushe Close
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1