VESPASIAN ROAD, SO18 1DU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SO18 1DU

VESPASIAN ROAD, SO18 1DU, Southampton has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.06 per 1,000 population. This SO18 1DU 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 1DU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SO18 1DU, encompassing approximately 1838 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-23.53% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

SO18 1DU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Railway View Road with total crimes: 4
  • Hawkeswood Road with total crimes: 3
  • Englefield Road with total crimes: 2

VESPASIAN ROAD, SO18 1DU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.06-23.53%
Burglary37.070.00%
Vehicle crime31.63-40.00%
Shoplifting11.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.54-50.00%
Other theft10.54-75.00%
Public order10.54-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1720.676.25%
Vehicle crime59.2566.67%
Other theft42.72100.00%
Public order32.180.00%
Burglary31.63-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.63-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.090.00%
Drugs11.090.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1618.50-15.79%
Burglary58.700.00%
Vehicle crime32.72-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.6350.00%
Public order31.630.00%
Other theft21.630.00%
Drugs11.090.00%
Robbery10.540.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1922.8558.33%
Criminal damage and arson810.34166.67%
Burglary54.35400.00%
Vehicle crime42.7233.33%
Public order32.18-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.630.00%
Other crime11.090.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.1471.43%
Public order66.53200.00%
Vehicle crime33.26200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.63200.00%
Burglary11.630.00%
Other crime10.540.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.62-65.00%
Public order23.810.00%
Burglary11.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.540.00%
Other theft10.54-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.54-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2019.04185.71%
Other theft310.88200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.630.00%
Drugs21.630.00%
Vehicle crime21.09-66.67%
Public order21.09100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.090.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Other crime10.540.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.34-12.50%
Vehicle crime63.8120.00%
Drugs23.260.00%
Burglary21.090.00%
Other theft11.09-66.67%
Public order10.540.00%

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 offences810.34-33.33%
Vehicle crime54.3566.67%
Other theft32.7250.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.630.00%
Robbery11.090.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1217.410.00%
Burglary56.5366.67%
Drugs42.72300.00%
Vehicle crime32.18-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.63100.00%
Other theft21.09-33.33%
Bicycle theft21.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.09-75.00%
Public order10.54-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1218.500.00%
Vehicle crime66.5320.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.26100.00%
Burglary32.1850.00%
Other theft31.6350.00%
Public order21.630.00%
Other crime11.090.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-66.67%
Drugs10.54-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1216.320.00%
Vehicle crime56.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.720.00%
Drugs21.630.00%
Burglary21.090.00%
Other theft21.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.090.00%
Robbery11.090.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 155 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202417
July 202416
June 202419
May 202412
April 20247
March 202420
February 20247
January 20248
December 202312
November 202312
October 202312

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20245
June 20245
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
December 20235
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20246
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20248
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20246
January 20245
December 20233
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20242
February 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Railway View Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Hawkeswood Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Englefield Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Rampart Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Harcourt Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 6. St Augustine Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Steuart Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 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. Pettinger Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Janaway Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. South Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Priory Marine Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1