VANGUARD ROAD, SO18 2EH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SO18 2EH

VANGUARD ROAD, SO18 2EH, Southampton has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.37 per 1,000 population. This SO18 2EH 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 2EH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SO18 2EH, encompassing approximately 2575 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-58.82% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

SO18 2EH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 7
  • Macarthur Crescent with total crimes: 6
  • Langstaff Way with total crimes: 5

VANGUARD ROAD, SO18 2EH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1014.37150.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.88-58.82%
Criminal damage and arson52.7225.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.9433.33%
Vehicle crime31.5550.00%
Other theft31.16-25.00%
Public order21.160.00%
Burglary20.780.00%
Other crime10.780.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1715.53-10.53%
Criminal damage and arson46.600.00%
Other theft41.55-33.33%
Shoplifting41.55-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour31.5550.00%
Public order21.16-50.00%
Burglary20.780.00%
Vehicle crime20.78-50.00%
Drugs10.780.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1917.8646.15%
Shoplifting77.3840.00%
Other theft62.7250.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.33100.00%
Vehicle crime41.55-33.33%
Public order41.55100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.55-60.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1316.3118.18%
Vehicle crime65.05100.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.3366.67%
Shoplifting51.9425.00%
Other theft41.94-42.86%
Drugs31.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.16-60.00%
Public order20.780.00%
Possession of weapons10.780.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.75-38.89%
Other theft74.27133.33%
Criminal damage and arson52.7266.67%
Shoplifting41.940.00%
Vehicle crime31.55-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.160.00%
Burglary31.16-40.00%
Theft from the person11.160.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1817.4720.00%
Burglary56.990.00%
Vehicle crime51.9425.00%
Shoplifting41.94-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.55200.00%
Public order31.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.16200.00%
Other theft31.16-62.50%
Drugs11.160.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.7536.36%
Other theft85.82100.00%
Shoplifting53.110.00%
Vehicle crime41.940.00%
Public order31.55-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.16-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%
Robbery10.390.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.59-63.33%
Criminal damage and arson54.2766.67%
Shoplifting51.94-37.50%
Other theft41.9433.33%
Public order41.55100.00%
Vehicle crime41.55100.00%
Drugs11.55-50.00%
Burglary10.39-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3022.91114.29%
Shoplifting811.65300.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.11-40.00%
Other theft31.16-72.73%
Possession of weapons21.160.00%
Burglary20.78-33.33%
Public order20.78-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.78-60.00%
Drugs20.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.78-50.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1417.47-6.67%
Other theft115.44175.00%
Vehicle crime54.27-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.9466.67%
Public order31.940.00%
Burglary31.16-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.16100.00%
Shoplifting20.780.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.3715.38%
Vehicle crime65.82100.00%
Burglary52.33150.00%
Other theft41.94-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.550.00%
Robbery11.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-50.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.140.00%
Public order95.050.00%
Other theft53.490.00%
Shoplifting41.940.00%
Vehicle crime31.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.160.00%
Burglary20.780.00%
Theft from the person10.780.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 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
August 20241
June 20241
January 20241

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 20245
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
October 20239

A total of 183 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202417
July 202419
June 202413
May 202411
April 202418
March 202415
February 202411
January 202430
December 202314
November 202315
October 202313

A total of 62 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20246
June 20244
May 20247
April 20243
March 20248
February 20244
January 20243
December 202311
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 58 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
July 20247
June 20245
May 20244
April 20244
March 20245
February 20245
January 20248
December 20232
October 20234

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
January 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft 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 2EH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total7
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft2
  • 2. Macarthur Crescent
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Langstaff Way
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Roundhill Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Bramble Mews
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Vanguard Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Benhams Farm Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Epping Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Hazelwood Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Vale Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Rowborough Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Tedder Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Rossington Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Chichester Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Oak Green Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1