WESTOVER ROAD, SO16 9BJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SO16 9BJ

WESTOVER ROAD, SO16 9BJ, Southampton has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.25 per 1,000 population. This SO16 9BJ 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 9BJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SO16 9BJ, encompassing approximately 740 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SO16 9BJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Flanders Field Close with total crimes: 7
  • Redbridge Flyover with total crimes: 4
  • Old Redbridge Road with total crimes: 2

WESTOVER ROAD, SO16 9BJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences820.25100.00%
Public order310.8050.00%
Other crime14.050.00%
Vehicle crime11.35-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.350.00%
Possession of weapons11.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences416.20-55.56%
Vehicle crime35.4050.00%
Public order24.05100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.700.00%
Burglary11.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.35-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences927.0028.57%
Other theft312.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.05100.00%
Vehicle crime22.700.00%
Possession of weapons12.700.00%
Theft from the person11.350.00%
Public order11.35-50.00%
Burglary11.350.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences721.6016.67%
Criminal damage and arson39.45200.00%
Public order24.05100.00%
Possession of weapons12.70-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.35-66.67%
Burglary11.350.00%
Drugs11.350.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences625.65-25.00%
Vehicle crime38.10200.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.05200.00%
Possession of weapons24.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.70-50.00%
Drugs11.350.00%
Public order11.350.00%
Theft from the person11.350.00%
Other crime11.350.00%

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 offences816.20166.67%
Criminal damage and arson210.80100.00%
Vehicle crime12.70-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour11.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences313.50-57.14%
Vehicle crime34.05200.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.050.00%
Public order11.350.00%
Burglary11.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.35-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences721.60-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour39.4550.00%
Other theft24.05100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.700.00%
Drugs11.350.00%
Vehicle crime11.350.00%
Burglary11.350.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1124.30175.00%
Anti-social behaviour214.85-33.33%
Other crime22.700.00%
Other theft12.700.00%
Vehicle crime11.35-50.00%
Drugs11.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences420.25-69.23%
Anti-social behaviour35.40200.00%
Vehicle crime24.05-33.33%
Public order22.700.00%
Burglary12.700.00%
Other theft11.350.00%
Possession of weapons11.350.00%
Drugs11.350.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1328.35550.00%
Vehicle crime317.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.05100.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.700.00%
Other theft11.350.00%
Theft from the person11.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences210.800.00%
Public order22.700.00%
Drugs12.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.350.00%
Other theft11.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 82 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 20249
June 20247
May 20246
April 20248
March 20243
February 20247
January 202411
December 20234
November 202313
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
January 20242

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
December 20231

A total of 6 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
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SO16 9BJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Flanders Field Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Redbridge Flyover
    Total4
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Old Redbridge Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Westover Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Pat Bear Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1