BITTERNE ROAD WEST, SO18 1BG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SO18 1BG

BITTERNE ROAD WEST, SO18 1BG, Southampton has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.22 per 1,000 population. This SO18 1BG 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 1BG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SO18 1BG, encompassing approximately 2491 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-71.43% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

SO18 1BG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Englefield Road with total crimes: 2
  • Rampart Road with total crimes: 2
  • Bitterne Road West with total crimes: 2

BITTERNE ROAD WEST, SO18 1BG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.22-71.43%
Burglary31.6150.00%
Vehicle crime31.20-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.200.00%
Other theft20.80-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.80100.00%
Possession of weapons10.800.00%
Public order10.40-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.4416.67%
Vehicle crime55.62400.00%
Other theft32.0150.00%
Drugs21.200.00%
Burglary20.80-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.800.00%
Public order20.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.80-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.249.09%
Burglary84.82300.00%
Other theft23.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.80-33.33%
Robbery10.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-83.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.8322.22%
Vehicle crime64.41100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.41200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.200.00%
Burglary20.80100.00%
Public order20.800.00%
Possession of weapons10.800.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.2212.50%
Vehicle crime33.61200.00%
Public order21.200.00%
Burglary10.800.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.42-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour23.21-50.00%
Public order20.800.00%
Possession of weapons10.80-50.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.40-80.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.85125.00%
Vehicle crime57.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.01300.00%
Other theft31.61200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.2050.00%
Possession of weapons21.200.00%
Shoplifting10.800.00%
Drugs10.40-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.0360.00%
Vehicle crime53.2125.00%
Burglary22.01100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.800.00%
Drugs20.800.00%
Robbery20.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.800.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Other theft10.40-66.67%
Public order10.400.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.42-50.00%
Vehicle crime42.010.00%
Other theft31.6150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.20100.00%
Burglary10.80-66.67%
Other crime10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.83-9.09%
Drugs44.01300.00%
Vehicle crime41.61-42.86%
Burglary31.610.00%
Other theft21.200.00%
Bicycle theft20.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.80-50.00%
Public order10.40-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.240.00%
Vehicle crime74.4175.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.810.00%
Burglary31.61-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.20-50.00%
Other theft20.80100.00%
Public order20.800.00%
Shoplifting10.800.00%
Drugs10.40-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.640.00%
Burglary44.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.610.00%
Vehicle crime41.610.00%
Drugs21.610.00%
Public order20.800.00%
Other theft10.800.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20248
June 20242
May 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 121 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202414
July 202412
June 202411
May 20249
April 20248
March 202418
February 20248
January 20245
December 202310
November 202311
October 202311

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
November 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
May 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
October 20231

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243
April 20241
March 20245
February 20245
January 20244
December 20234
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
March 20241
February 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
February 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241
February 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 1BG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Englefield Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Rampart Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Bitterne Road West
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Harcourt Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 5. Coleson Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Steuart Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Chafen Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Hollingbourne Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Bullar Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Tamarisk Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Monastery Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. A3024
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1