SO18 1AX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SO18 1AX

SO18 1AX, Southampton has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.54 per 1,000 population. This SO18 1AX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SO18 postcode area, which has experienced 187 crimes and a crime rate of 8.81 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SO18 1AX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SO18 1AX, encompassing approximately 1521 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SO18 1AX area, explore the SO18 1AX Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-68.75% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SO18 1AX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hawkeswood Road with total crimes: 3
  • Englefield Road with total crimes: 2
  • Rampart Road with total crimes: 2

SO18 1AX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.54-68.75%
Burglary23.29-33.33%
Drugs11.310.00%
Shoplifting10.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.66-50.00%
Other theft10.66-50.00%
Public order10.66-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.660.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1620.3745.45%
Public order310.520.00%
Burglary31.970.00%
Vehicle crime31.9750.00%
Other theft21.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.310.00%
Drugs11.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.660.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1115.12175.00%
Burglary37.2350.00%
Public order31.97200.00%
Other theft21.970.00%
Vehicle crime21.31-33.33%
Drugs11.310.00%
Robbery10.660.00%

In June 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson511.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.29-20.00%
Vehicle crime32.6350.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.970.00%
Burglary21.31100.00%
Drugs11.310.00%
Public order10.66-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.54-16.67%
Public order43.29300.00%
Vehicle crime22.63100.00%
Robbery11.310.00%
Burglary10.660.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.23-60.00%
Burglary13.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.660.00%
Public order10.660.00%
Other theft10.66-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.66-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1517.75400.00%
Drugs39.8650.00%
Other theft31.97200.00%
Vehicle crime21.97-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour11.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%
Other crime10.660.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime68.5420.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.94-40.00%
Drugs21.970.00%
Other theft11.31-66.67%
Public order10.660.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime59.2025.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.29-50.00%
Other theft33.29200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.970.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1017.0925.00%
Vehicle crime46.570.00%
Drugs42.63300.00%
Burglary22.63-33.33%
Bicycle theft21.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.310.00%
Other theft10.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.66-75.00%
Public order10.660.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences815.770.00%
Vehicle crime45.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.630.00%
Burglary32.6350.00%
Drugs11.97-66.67%
Other crime10.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%
Public order10.660.00%
Other theft10.660.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.800.00%
Vehicle crime45.260.00%
Drugs32.630.00%
Burglary21.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.310.00%
Robbery11.310.00%
Other theft10.660.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20243
February 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 96 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202416
July 202411
June 20244
May 20245
April 20246
March 202415
February 20243
January 20245
December 202310
November 20238
October 20238

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20245
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20246
January 20245
December 20234
November 20234
October 20234

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SO18 1AX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hawkeswood Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Englefield Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Rampart Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Horseshoe Bridge
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Steuart Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Chafen Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Hollingbourne Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Janaway Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1