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

Overview of Crime in SO18 1BQ

BITTERNE ROAD WEST, SO18 1BQ, Southampton has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.61 per 1,000 population. This SO18 1BQ 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 1BQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SO18 1BQ, encompassing approximately 963 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SO18 1BQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Grantham Road with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2

BITTERNE ROAD WEST, SO18 1BQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences616.6150.00%
Other theft46.230.00%
Public order24.150.00%
Burglary12.080.00%
Possession of weapons11.040.00%
Theft from the person11.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.040.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.31-33.33%
Drugs14.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.04-66.67%
Burglary11.04-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.040.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences616.61100.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.23200.00%
Bicycle theft23.110.00%
Burglary22.08100.00%
Vehicle crime12.08-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.040.00%
Robbery11.04-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime412.46300.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.15-40.00%
Robbery23.110.00%
Burglary12.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.040.00%
Public order11.04-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences512.46-28.57%
Public order25.19100.00%
Other theft12.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.040.00%
Burglary11.04-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.040.00%
Vehicle crime11.04-66.67%

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 offences716.61133.33%
Vehicle crime37.27-25.00%
Burglary23.11-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour22.08-33.33%
Theft from the person12.080.00%
Public order11.040.00%

In March 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary619.72200.00%
Vehicle crime46.2333.33%
Anti-social behaviour34.1550.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.11-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.110.00%
Possession of weapons12.080.00%

In February 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 offences615.57-14.29%
Vehicle crime36.23-40.00%
Burglary23.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.080.00%
Other theft12.080.00%
Shoplifting11.040.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences717.6516.67%
Vehicle crime57.2766.67%
Criminal damage and arson25.190.00%
Other crime12.080.00%
Public order11.040.00%
Shoplifting11.040.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences615.57-57.14%
Vehicle crime36.2350.00%
Burglary23.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.08-60.00%
Other theft12.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.040.00%

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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1428.0340.00%
Criminal damage and arson514.53400.00%
Public order35.19-25.00%
Vehicle crime23.11-33.33%
Burglary22.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.080.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1026.990.00%
Public order410.380.00%
Vehicle crime34.150.00%
Other theft33.110.00%
Burglary23.110.00%
Shoplifting22.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.040.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 77 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20246
June 20243
May 20245
April 20247
March 20243
February 20246
January 20247
December 20236
November 202314
October 202310

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 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 20231
October 20233

A total of 2 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
March 20241

A total of 14 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 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 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 20241
May 20241
March 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 1 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

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243
March 20244
February 20243
January 20245
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233

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

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 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

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241
October 20232

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 1BQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Grantham Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total4
    Public order2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Monastery Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. A3024
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Cobden Crescent
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Mersham Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Chessel Crescent
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Athelstan Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1