SO16 9BW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SO16 9BW

SO16 9BW, Southampton has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 31.07 per 1,000 population. This SO16 9BW 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 9BW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SO16 9BW, encompassing approximately 836 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SO16 9BW area, explore the SO16 9BW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (275.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

SO16 9BW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cuckmere Lane with total crimes: 7
  • Flanders Field Close with total crimes: 7
  • Redbridge Flyover with total crimes: 4

SO16 9BW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1531.07275.00%
Public order417.9333.33%
Criminal damage and arson34.7850.00%
Other crime13.590.00%
Vehicle crime11.20-75.00%
Bicycle theft11.200.00%
Possession of weapons11.200.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime420.32100.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.78-76.47%
Public order34.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.59100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.390.00%
Other theft12.39-66.67%
Burglary11.200.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1737.056.25%
Public order320.3250.00%
Other theft33.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.59100.00%
Vehicle crime22.390.00%
Possession of weapons12.39-66.67%
Theft from the person11.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.20-85.71%
Burglary11.200.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1638.24100.00%
Criminal damage and arson719.12250.00%
Possession of weapons38.370.00%
Public order23.590.00%
Drugs22.39100.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.39-66.67%
Burglary11.200.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences828.68-11.11%
Vehicle crime39.56200.00%
Possession of weapons33.59200.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.59-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.59-33.33%
Public order22.390.00%
Drugs12.390.00%
Theft from the person11.200.00%
Other crime11.200.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences923.90-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour610.7650.00%
Criminal damage and arson37.17200.00%
Possession of weapons13.590.00%
Vehicle crime11.20-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1025.1042.86%
Anti-social behaviour411.95-42.86%
Vehicle crime34.78200.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.59-50.00%
Public order11.20-50.00%
Other crime11.200.00%
Burglary11.200.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour728.68133.33%
Violence and sexual offences78.37-50.00%
Other theft38.37200.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.590.00%
Public order22.390.00%
Drugs12.390.00%
Vehicle crime11.200.00%
Burglary11.200.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1428.6827.27%
Other crime416.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.78-40.00%
Other theft13.590.00%
Vehicle crime11.20-50.00%
Drugs11.200.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1131.07-45.00%
Anti-social behaviour513.1566.67%
Public order35.98200.00%
Burglary23.590.00%
Vehicle crime22.39-33.33%
Other theft12.390.00%
Possession of weapons11.200.00%
Drugs11.200.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2038.24150.00%
Vehicle crime323.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.59200.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.590.00%
Other theft12.390.00%
Other crime11.200.00%
Public order11.20-66.67%
Theft from the person11.200.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences819.120.00%
Public order39.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.590.00%
Drugs12.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.200.00%
Other theft11.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 139 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.58 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20244
July 202417
June 202416
May 20248
April 20249
March 202410
February 20247
January 202414
December 202311
November 202320
October 20238

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20244
November 20231

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 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

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20246
March 20244
February 20247
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233
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 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
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 9BW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Cuckmere Lane
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Flanders Field Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Redbridge Flyover
    Total4
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Studland Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Old Redbridge Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Westover Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Pat Bear Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Studland Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1