SO18 1BX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SO18 1BX

SO18 1BX, Southampton has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.43 per 1,000 population. This SO18 1BX 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 1BX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SO18 1BX, encompassing approximately 2969 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-47.06% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

SO18 1BX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cobden Court with total crimes: 8
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • Englefield Road with total crimes: 2

SO18 1BX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.43-47.06%
Burglary33.0350.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.01-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.01200.00%
Vehicle crime31.01-50.00%
Other theft21.01-33.33%
Public order20.67-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.67-50.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.140.00%
Vehicle crime65.72200.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.02100.00%
Public order41.35100.00%
Other theft31.3550.00%
Drugs21.01100.00%
Burglary20.67-80.00%
Possession of weapons20.670.00%
Shoplifting10.67-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.4821.43%
Burglary105.72400.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.37-25.00%
Shoplifting31.010.00%
Other theft21.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.67-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.67-71.43%
Public order20.67-33.33%
Robbery10.670.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.7927.27%
Vehicle crime74.71133.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.36100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.35300.00%
Public order31.350.00%
Shoplifting31.010.00%
Burglary21.010.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.4210.00%
Public order33.7050.00%
Vehicle crime31.01200.00%
Burglary21.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.67100.00%
Other crime10.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.07-54.55%
Anti-social behaviour33.37-66.67%
Public order21.010.00%
Shoplifting20.67100.00%
Possession of weapons10.67-50.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.34-80.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2217.51120.00%
Anti-social behaviour97.41350.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.03200.00%
Vehicle crime52.02-16.67%
Other theft31.68200.00%
Possession of weapons21.01100.00%
Drugs20.670.00%
Public order20.670.00%
Shoplifting10.67-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.1125.00%
Vehicle crime63.3750.00%
Burglary32.02200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.670.00%
Drugs20.670.00%
Robbery20.670.00%
Shoplifting20.67-33.33%
Public order20.670.00%
Other theft10.67-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

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 offences89.09-42.86%
Vehicle crime42.69-33.33%
Other theft41.3533.33%
Shoplifting31.3550.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.01100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.670.00%
Drugs20.67-50.00%
Burglary10.67-75.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.477.69%
Vehicle crime64.71-25.00%
Burglary42.0233.33%
Drugs41.35300.00%
Public order41.35100.00%
Other theft31.350.00%
Bicycle theft21.010.00%
Shoplifting20.67100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.67-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.138.33%
Vehicle crime84.38100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.690.00%
Burglary31.35-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.01-25.00%
Other theft31.01200.00%
Public order21.01-33.33%
Shoplifting10.670.00%
Drugs10.34-50.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.770.00%
Burglary44.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.350.00%
Vehicle crime41.350.00%
Public order31.350.00%
Drugs21.010.00%
Other theft10.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 202410
June 20242
May 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 157 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202417
July 202417
June 202414
May 202411
April 202410
March 202422
February 202410
January 20248
December 202314
November 202313
October 202312

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243
March 20249
February 20242
January 20242
November 20234

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20246
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 55 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20242
June 20247
May 20243
April 20241
March 20245
February 20246
January 20244
December 20236
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 16 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
July 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 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 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 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Cobden Court
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Public order1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Englefield Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Rampart Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Bitterne Road West
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Harcourt Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 7. Coleson Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Steuart Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Chafen Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Hollingbourne Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Bullar Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Cobden Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Tamarisk Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Monastery Road
    Total1
    Burglary1