SO16 9RJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SO16 9RJ

SO16 9RJ, Southampton has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.84 per 1,000 population. This SO16 9RJ 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 9RJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SO16 9RJ, encompassing approximately 1619 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (15.79% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

SO16 9RJ 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 9RJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2222.8415.79%
Public order513.5825.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.0933.33%
Vehicle crime22.47-50.00%
Bicycle theft21.230.00%
Other crime11.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1924.70-17.39%
Vehicle crime411.73100.00%
Public order42.47-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.47100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.4750.00%
Other theft21.85-33.33%
Drugs21.230.00%
Burglary11.230.00%
Other crime10.620.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2325.310.00%
Public order514.2025.00%
Other theft33.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.85-77.78%
Anti-social behaviour21.230.00%
Vehicle crime21.23100.00%
Other crime11.23-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.62-75.00%
Theft from the person10.620.00%
Burglary10.62-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2331.4991.67%
Criminal damage and arson914.20125.00%
Possession of weapons45.5633.33%
Public order42.47-20.00%
Burglary22.47100.00%
Drugs21.23-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.23-50.00%
Other crime21.23100.00%
Robbery11.230.00%
Shoplifting10.62-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.62-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1224.08-14.29%
Public order57.4166.67%
Criminal damage and arson43.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.47-42.86%
Drugs32.47200.00%
Possession of weapons31.85200.00%
Vehicle crime21.85100.00%
Theft from the person21.230.00%
Shoplifting21.230.00%
Burglary11.230.00%
Other crime10.62-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1420.38-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour78.6475.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.3233.33%
Public order32.4750.00%
Other crime21.85100.00%
Possession of weapons11.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.62-66.67%
Drugs10.620.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1822.23-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour411.11-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.47-57.14%
Vehicle crime31.85200.00%
Burglary21.85100.00%
Public order21.23-60.00%
Shoplifting21.230.00%
Drugs11.23-50.00%
Other crime10.620.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2130.875.00%
Criminal damage and arson712.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.32100.00%
Public order53.70400.00%
Other theft33.09200.00%
Drugs21.85100.00%
Shoplifting21.23-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Other crime10.62-75.00%
Burglary10.620.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2024.085.26%
Shoplifting612.35-53.85%
Other crime43.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.47-62.50%
Vehicle crime11.850.00%
Drugs10.620.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Other theft10.620.00%
Public order10.62-85.71%
Robbery10.620.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1932.11-34.48%
Shoplifting1311.738.33%
Anti-social behaviour88.0360.00%
Public order74.94250.00%
Other theft14.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.62-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Drugs10.620.00%
Burglary10.620.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2934.58123.08%
Shoplifting1217.91500.00%
Anti-social behaviour57.41150.00%
Vehicle crime33.09200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.850.00%
Public order21.23-66.67%
Other theft11.230.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Theft from the person10.620.00%

In October 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 offences1319.140.00%
Public order68.030.00%
Shoplifting23.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.230.00%
Burglary21.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.230.00%
Drugs21.230.00%
Vehicle crime11.230.00%
Other theft10.620.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
November 20231

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 233 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.42 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202419
July 202423
June 202423
May 202412
April 202414
March 202418
February 202421
January 202420
December 202319
November 202329
October 202313

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20245
June 20244
May 20245
April 20243
March 20242
February 20245
January 20241
December 20237
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 20249
May 20244
April 20244
March 20243
February 20247
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20247
March 20244
February 20246
January 20243
December 20238
November 20235
October 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
November 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241

A total of 40 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20246
December 202313
November 202312
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SO16 9RJ 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. Totland Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Old Redbridge Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Kendal Avenue
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 8. Sedbergh Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Mardale Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Bampton Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Brookwood Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Pat Bear Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Studland Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Colwell Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Cromer Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1