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

Overview of Crime in SO18 1BL

BITTERNE ROAD WEST, SO18 1BL, Southampton has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.47 per 1,000 population. This SO18 1BL 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 1BL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SO18 1BL, encompassing approximately 1700 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Possession of weapons: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SO18 1BL 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
  • Bullar Road with total crimes: 1

BITTERNE ROAD WEST, SO18 1BL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft36.47200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.76-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.59-50.00%
Burglary10.590.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.23-14.29%
Vehicle crime23.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.180.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Public order10.590.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.59-75.00%
Burglary10.59-85.71%

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
Burglary711.76250.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.12100.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.350.00%
Robbery10.59-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.7616.67%
Vehicle crime34.1250.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.760.00%
Burglary21.18100.00%
Public order21.180.00%
Robbery21.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.23-14.29%
Vehicle crime23.53-33.33%
Public order21.180.00%
Other crime11.180.00%
Burglary10.59-50.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.59-46.15%
Vehicle crime34.12-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.76-33.33%
Public order21.180.00%
Burglary21.18-60.00%
Possession of weapons11.180.00%
Robbery10.590.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1318.82116.67%
Burglary57.6466.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.94100.00%
Vehicle crime42.3533.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.35200.00%
Shoplifting11.760.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%

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 offences611.17-25.00%
Burglary33.53200.00%
Vehicle crime31.76-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.76100.00%
Robbery21.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.180.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences88.82-20.00%
Vehicle crime44.700.00%
Burglary12.35-50.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%

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 offences1012.9411.11%
Vehicle crime45.88-20.00%
Bicycle theft22.350.00%
Burglary21.180.00%
Other theft21.180.00%
Public order11.18-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.59-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences915.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.2966.67%
Vehicle crime52.940.00%
Public order32.94-40.00%
Burglary21.76-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.180.00%
Shoplifting11.180.00%

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 offences915.880.00%
Vehicle crime55.290.00%
Public order52.940.00%
Burglary32.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.760.00%
Drugs11.760.00%
Other theft10.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
May 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 91 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20247
June 20247
May 20246
April 20247
March 202413
February 20246
January 20248
December 202310
November 20239
October 20239

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 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 20244
June 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20233

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 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 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 20241
April 20242
March 20245
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 6 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
July 20241
June 20242
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 1BL 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. Bullar Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Tamarisk Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Monastery Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. A3024
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Cobden Crescent
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Chessel Crescent
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Athelstan Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1