PUFFIN CLOSE, SO16 8HR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SO16 8HR

PUFFIN CLOSE, SO16 8HR, Southampton has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.08 per 1,000 population. This SO16 8HR 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 8HR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SO16 8HR, encompassing approximately 1484 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)
  • Theft from the person: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

SO16 8HR 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

PUFFIN CLOSE, SO16 8HR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime38.08200.00%
Theft from the person22.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.35-33.33%
Burglary11.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.67-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.67-50.00%
Other theft10.670.00%
Public order10.670.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.1120.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.020.00%
Vehicle crime11.350.00%
Drugs10.670.00%
Public order10.670.00%
Burglary10.67-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.780.00%
Burglary43.37300.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.020.00%
Other theft11.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.43-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.37200.00%
Public order32.02-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.020.00%
Burglary11.350.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.76-25.00%
Public order44.04300.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.690.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Robbery10.670.00%

In April 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 offences88.76300.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.39100.00%
Public order11.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%
Burglary10.670.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.04-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.350.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%
Drugs10.670.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.43100.00%
Vehicle crime16.740.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%
Other crime10.670.00%
Other theft10.67-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.06-37.50%
Other theft23.37100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.350.00%
Drugs10.670.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.7633.33%
Other theft15.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%
Public order10.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.67-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.06-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.35-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.110.00%
Other theft35.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.020.00%
Public order11.350.00%
Burglary10.670.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231

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 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 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
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 70 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20245
June 20245
May 20246
April 20248
March 20242
February 202410
January 20245
December 20238
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
April 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20243
May 20244
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20241

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SO16 8HR 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. Hawfinch Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Puffin Close
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Melville Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Dunvegan Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Beaulieu Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Osprey Close
    Total1
    Public order1