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

Overview of Crime in SO18 1BP

BITTERNE ROAD WEST, SO18 1BP, Southampton has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.25 per 1,000 population. This SO18 1BP 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 1BP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SO18 1BP, encompassing approximately 1207 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Possession of weapons: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SO18 1BP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Grantham Road with total crimes: 4
  • Bitterne Road West with total crimes: 2
  • Coleson Road with total crimes: 2

BITTERNE ROAD WEST, SO18 1BP 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 Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences513.2525.00%
Other theft44.140.00%
Possession of weapons23.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.830.00%
Burglary10.830.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.11-42.86%
Drugs23.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.66-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.66-50.00%
Burglary10.83-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.830.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences717.3840.00%
Burglary65.79500.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.97300.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.31100.00%
Vehicle crime11.66-66.67%
Robbery10.83-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences512.42-28.57%
Vehicle crime34.1450.00%
Robbery22.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.830.00%
Public order10.830.00%
Burglary10.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.830.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.76-22.22%
Vehicle crime25.79-33.33%
Other theft11.660.00%
Public order10.830.00%
Burglary10.83-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.830.00%

In April 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 offences915.730.00%
Vehicle crime37.45-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.48-33.33%
Burglary21.66-66.67%
Possession of weapons11.660.00%
Robbery10.830.00%
Public order10.830.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences923.180.00%
Burglary67.45100.00%
Vehicle crime54.9766.67%
Criminal damage and arson34.1450.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.480.00%
Shoplifting12.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.830.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences920.7012.50%
Anti-social behaviour37.450.00%
Burglary32.48200.00%
Vehicle crime32.48-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.48100.00%
Robbery21.660.00%
Drugs11.660.00%
Shoplifting10.830.00%
Other theft10.830.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences814.90-27.27%
Vehicle crime66.6250.00%
Burglary14.97-50.00%
Other crime10.830.00%
Public order10.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.830.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1118.21-21.43%
Vehicle crime49.1133.33%
Other theft23.310.00%
Burglary21.660.00%
Public order11.66-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.83-83.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1424.8455.56%
Criminal damage and arson611.59100.00%
Vehicle crime34.970.00%
Public order32.48-25.00%
Burglary22.48-33.33%
Shoplifting11.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.830.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences919.040.00%
Public order47.450.00%
Burglary33.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.480.00%
Vehicle crime32.480.00%
Other theft12.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
May 20241
February 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20245
February 20243
January 20246
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20246
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20246
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 97 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20247
June 20245
May 20247
April 20249
March 20249
February 20249
January 20248
December 202311
November 202314
October 20239

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

MonthCount
August 20242
February 20241

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 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234

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

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Grantham Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Bitterne Road West
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Coleson Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Tamarisk Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Monastery Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. A3024
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Cobden Crescent
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Chessel Crescent
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Athelstan Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1