SO16 9SB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SO16 9SB

SO16 9SB, Southampton has recorded a total of 50 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.98 per 1,000 population. This SO16 9SB 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 9SB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SO16 9SB, encompassing approximately 2175 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

SO16 9SB 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
  • Calder Close with total crimes: 4

SO16 9SB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2722.98-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson712.4140.00%
Other theft43.22100.00%
Vehicle crime41.84-42.86%
Drugs21.840.00%
Bicycle theft20.920.00%
Public order20.92100.00%
Possession of weapons10.92-50.00%
Burglary10.460.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3027.58114.29%
Vehicle crime713.79133.33%
Criminal damage and arson53.2225.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.3025.00%
Other crime32.30200.00%
Possession of weapons21.380.00%
Drugs20.920.00%
Other theft20.92-33.33%
Burglary10.920.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%
Public order10.46-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1417.01-48.15%
Criminal damage and arson46.44-63.64%
Public order41.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.8433.33%
Vehicle crime31.84200.00%
Other theft31.3850.00%
Drugs21.38-33.33%
Shoplifting10.920.00%
Other crime10.46-66.67%
Burglary10.46-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2728.0450.00%
Criminal damage and arson1112.4137.50%
Public order45.06-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.840.00%
Drugs31.380.00%
Other crime31.380.00%
Other theft21.380.00%
Robbery20.920.00%
Burglary20.92100.00%
Possession of weapons20.92100.00%
Shoplifting10.92-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1821.60-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson88.27100.00%
Public order63.6820.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.76-40.00%
Shoplifting31.380.00%
Drugs31.380.00%
Other theft21.380.00%
Theft from the person20.920.00%
Burglary10.920.00%
Possession of weapons10.46-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2121.60-4.55%
Public order59.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.3066.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.30100.00%
Vehicle crime31.84200.00%
Drugs31.380.00%
Other crime31.3850.00%
Possession of weapons21.380.00%
Burglary10.92-75.00%

In March 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 offences2220.684.76%
Public order510.11-37.50%
Burglary42.30100.00%
Shoplifting41.84100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.84-50.00%
Other theft21.38-33.33%
Other crime20.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.92-71.43%
Vehicle crime10.920.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2124.3616.67%
Public order89.65166.67%
Criminal damage and arson73.68600.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.2220.00%
Other theft32.76200.00%
Shoplifting21.38-66.67%
Burglary20.92100.00%
Drugs20.92100.00%
Possession of weapons10.920.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1817.93-33.33%
Shoplifting68.27-53.85%
Anti-social behaviour52.76-28.57%
Public order32.30-66.67%
Other crime31.380.00%
Drugs11.380.00%
Burglary10.46-50.00%
Other theft10.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2727.58-27.03%
Shoplifting1312.418.33%
Public order95.9880.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.1416.67%
Burglary23.22100.00%
Vehicle crime10.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3730.80117.65%
Shoplifting1217.01500.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.52200.00%
Public order52.76-50.00%
Other theft22.30-71.43%
Burglary10.92-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.46-50.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1721.600.00%
Public order107.810.00%
Other theft74.600.00%
Burglary43.220.00%
Shoplifting21.840.00%
Vehicle crime20.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.920.00%
Robbery10.920.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 20244
June 202411
May 20248
April 20244
March 20242
February 20247
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 279 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202430
July 202414
June 202427
May 202418
April 202421
March 202422
February 202421
January 202418
December 202327
November 202337
October 202317

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
February 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20243
June 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
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 62 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20246
April 20245
March 20245
February 20248
January 20243
December 20239
November 20235
October 202310

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 45 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20246
December 202313
November 202312
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
August 20241
May 20242
November 20231

A total of 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20245
March 20243
February 20246
January 20245
December 20237
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
April 20243
March 20242
January 20243
November 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SO16 9SB 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. Calder Close
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Green Park Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Studland Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Totland Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Waveney Green
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Kendal Avenue
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 9. Sedbergh Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Windrush Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Teme Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Parkside Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Mardale Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Bampton Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Brookwood Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Colwell Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Cherwell Crescent
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Pevensey Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Crigdon Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Binsey Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Quantock Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Alice Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1