SO18 2EP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SO18 2EP

SO18 2EP, Southampton has recorded a total of 49 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.60 per 1,000 population. This SO18 2EP 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 2EP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SO18 2EP, encompassing approximately 2500 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SO18 2EP area, explore the SO18 2EP Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-26.67% decrease)
  • Burglary: (11) incidents (450.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)

SO18 2EP 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

SO18 2EP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1119.60-26.67%
Burglary114.40450.00%
Shoplifting104.40150.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.0066.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.00300.00%
Other theft31.600.00%
Public order21.20-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.80100.00%
Other crime10.800.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.20-25.00%
Shoplifting46.00-42.86%
Public order31.6050.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.20200.00%
Other theft31.20-50.00%
Burglary21.20100.00%
Vehicle crime10.80-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-80.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2018.0066.67%
Shoplifting78.0040.00%
Other theft62.8050.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.4066.67%
Vehicle crime32.00-40.00%
Public order21.200.00%
Burglary10.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-66.67%

In June 2024, 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 offences1215.60-25.00%
Vehicle crime54.8025.00%
Shoplifting52.0025.00%
Other theft42.00-42.86%
Drugs31.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.20-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.20-25.00%
Public order21.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.800.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1618.40-20.00%
Other theft76.4075.00%
Vehicle crime42.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.6033.33%
Burglary41.60-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson41.600.00%
Shoplifting41.600.00%
Other crime11.600.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2020.40-16.67%
Burglary78.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.800.00%
Vehicle crime41.6033.33%
Other theft41.60-42.86%
Shoplifting41.60-20.00%
Public order31.6050.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.20200.00%
Drugs11.200.00%
Robbery10.400.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2417.20140.00%
Other theft79.60600.00%
Shoplifting52.800.00%
Vehicle crime32.000.00%
Public order21.20-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.800.00%
Robbery10.400.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.40-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.00400.00%
Public order52.00400.00%
Shoplifting52.00-37.50%
Vehicle crime32.00200.00%
Other crime11.200.00%
Burglary10.40-50.00%
Other theft10.40-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2520.4056.25%
Shoplifting810.00300.00%
Other theft33.20-70.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.200.00%
Burglary20.80-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.800.00%
Drugs20.800.00%
Other crime10.800.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Public order10.40-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1618.00-36.00%
Other theft106.40100.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.0025.00%
Public order42.00100.00%
Vehicle crime31.60-25.00%
Burglary31.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.200.00%
Shoplifting20.800.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2517.6078.57%
Other theft510.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.0033.33%
Vehicle crime41.6033.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.60100.00%
Public order20.80-66.67%
Theft from the person10.800.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.600.00%
Public order65.600.00%
Other theft52.400.00%
Shoplifting42.000.00%
Vehicle crime31.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.200.00%
Burglary21.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.800.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 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
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241

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

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

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20245
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 208 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202415
July 202420
June 202412
May 202416
April 202420
March 202424
February 202410
January 202425
December 202316
November 202325
October 202314

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20242
July 20241
May 20244
April 20247
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
October 20232

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20245
May 20244
April 20244
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 58 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20246
June 20244
May 20247
April 20244
March 20247
February 20241
January 20243
December 202310
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20245
June 20243
May 20244
April 20244
February 20245
January 20241
December 20235
November 20234
October 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 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243
April 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. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241

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 2EP 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. Summit Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 5. Neva Road
    Total4
    Burglary3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Roundhill Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Bramble Mews
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Vanguard Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Benhams Farm Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Fernwood Crescent
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 11. High View Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Hazelwood Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Witts Hill
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Vale Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Wakefield Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Rowborough Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Tedder Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Rossington Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Oak Green Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1