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

Overview of Crime in SO18 1BJ

BITTERNE ROAD WEST, SO18 1BJ, Southampton has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.00 per 1,000 population. This SO18 1BJ 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 1BJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SO18 1BJ, encompassing approximately 2000 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SO18 1BJ area, explore the SO18 1BJ 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 (-33.33% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Possession of weapons: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SO18 1BJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bitterne Road West with total crimes: 2
  • Coleson Road with total crimes: 2
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 1

BITTERNE ROAD WEST, SO18 1BJ 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 Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.00-33.33%
Other theft22.000.00%
Possession of weapons11.000.00%
Public order10.50-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.50-80.00%
Burglary10.500.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.50-14.29%
Vehicle crime53.000.00%
Public order22.500.00%
Other theft21.00100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.000.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-66.67%
Burglary10.50-85.71%

In July 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary710.00250.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.50-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson33.5050.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.500.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Robbery10.500.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.0033.33%
Vehicle crime24.00-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.000.00%
Burglary21.000.00%
Public order21.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.000.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.00-14.29%
Vehicle crime33.0050.00%
Burglary21.500.00%
Public order21.000.00%
Other crime11.000.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.00-61.11%
Anti-social behaviour23.50-33.33%
Public order21.000.00%
Vehicle crime21.00-50.00%
Burglary21.00-60.00%
Possession of weapons11.00-50.00%
Robbery10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1819.49200.00%
Burglary59.0066.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.50100.00%
Vehicle crime42.0033.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.00200.00%
Possession of weapons21.500.00%
Other theft11.000.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%
Drugs10.50-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.00-25.00%
Burglary33.00200.00%
Vehicle crime31.50-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.50100.00%
Drugs21.000.00%
Robbery21.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.000.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%
Other theft10.50-66.67%
Public order10.500.00%

In January 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 offences89.50-20.00%
Vehicle crime54.0025.00%
Other theft32.500.00%
Burglary11.50-50.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%

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 offences1013.000.00%
Vehicle crime45.00-20.00%
Drugs32.000.00%
Other theft31.50200.00%
Burglary21.500.00%
Bicycle theft21.000.00%
Public order11.00-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.4911.11%
Criminal damage and arson55.0025.00%
Vehicle crime52.500.00%
Public order32.50-25.00%
Burglary21.50-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.000.00%
Shoplifting11.000.00%
Other theft10.500.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.990.00%
Vehicle crime54.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.500.00%
Burglary42.000.00%
Public order42.000.00%
Drugs12.000.00%
Other theft10.500.00%

Crime by Type

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

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

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 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

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 99 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20247
June 20248
May 20246
April 20247
March 202418
February 20246
January 20248
December 202310
November 202310
October 20239

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 20243
January 20245
December 20234
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20247
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20245
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20233
October 20231

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 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20232

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Bitterne Road West
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Coleson Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 4. Chafen Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Bullar Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Tamarisk Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Monastery Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. A3024
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Chessel Crescent
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Athelstan Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1