RUFUS CLOSE, SO16 8LR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SO16 8LR

RUFUS CLOSE, SO16 8LR, Test Valley has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.55 per 1,000 population. This SO16 8LR 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 8LR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SO16 8LR, encompassing approximately 1871 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

SO16 8LR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Knowles Close with total crimes: 9
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2
  • Toogoods Way with total crimes: 1

RUFUS CLOSE, SO16 8LR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting88.55-20.00%
Vehicle crime44.27300.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.14-50.00%
Burglary11.070.00%
Drugs10.530.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting108.01233.33%
Violence and sexual offences45.3433.33%
Vehicle crime12.14-80.00%

In July 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime58.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.670.00%
Shoplifting31.60-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.600.00%
Burglary11.070.00%
Other theft10.530.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting44.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.14-40.00%
Burglary11.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.530.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.940.00%
Shoplifting42.6733.33%
Criminal damage and arson12.140.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.530.00%
Burglary10.530.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting33.740.00%
Other theft21.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.070.00%
Drugs10.530.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.60-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.070.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.810.00%
Shoplifting23.21-33.33%
Burglary11.070.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting34.270.00%
Vehicle crime21.60100.00%
Drugs11.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.34300.00%
Shoplifting32.14-25.00%
Other crime11.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting44.81300.00%
Public order22.14100.00%
Theft from the person11.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.530.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting11.60-50.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.340.00%
Robbery22.140.00%
Shoplifting21.070.00%
Other theft11.070.00%
Public order10.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20245
May 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 47 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 34 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20243
May 20245
March 20242
February 20246
December 20234
November 20231
September 20234

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
September 20231

A total of 3 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Knowles Close
    Total9
    Shoplifting7
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Toogoods Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Shepherds Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Nursling Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Nutfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Greenwood Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1