FOREST HILLS DRIVE, SO18 2FY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SO18 2FY

FOREST HILLS DRIVE, SO18 2FY, Southampton has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.31 per 1,000 population. This SO18 2FY 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 2FY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SO18 2FY, encompassing approximately 1842 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SO18 2FY area, explore the SO18 2FY Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SO18 2FY area, visit the SO18 2FY House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SO18 2FY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Woodmill Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Copsewood Road with total crimes: 3
  • Marlhill Close with total crimes: 2

FOREST HILLS DRIVE, SO18 2FY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime510.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.7125.00%
Burglary42.710.00%
Public order22.170.00%
Shoplifting21.090.00%
Other theft11.090.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.88-33.33%
Possession of weapons22.170.00%
Public order21.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.09-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.31-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour43.26300.00%
Vehicle crime42.17300.00%
Public order22.17-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.090.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%
Other theft10.540.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.230.00%
Public order34.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.630.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.540.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.3128.57%
Public order34.880.00%
Drugs11.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.54-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.54-50.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Other theft10.540.00%

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 offences76.51-36.36%
Vehicle crime33.80200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.630.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.23266.67%
Anti-social behaviour25.970.00%
Shoplifting11.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.54-50.00%
Public order10.54-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.06-62.50%
Burglary31.6350.00%
Public order21.63100.00%
Vehicle crime21.090.00%
Shoplifting11.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%
Other crime10.540.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.6860.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.3450.00%
Burglary21.63-33.33%
Other theft21.090.00%
Public order11.09-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.31-28.57%
Burglary32.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.63-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.630.00%
Public order21.090.00%
Vehicle crime21.09-60.00%
Robbery11.090.00%
Drugs10.54-50.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences713.03-36.36%
Vehicle crime53.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.71400.00%
Drugs22.710.00%
Possession of weapons21.09100.00%
Public order21.09-50.00%
Shoplifting11.090.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.400.00%
Public order45.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.170.00%
Shoplifting11.090.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
May 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
December 20232
November 20235

A total of 85 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20246
June 20249
May 20249
April 20247
March 202411
February 20243
January 20248
December 20235
November 20237
October 202311

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20242

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20243
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20233
November 20235
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231
November 20232

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

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SO18 2FY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Woodmill Lane
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 2. Copsewood Road
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Marlhill Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. River Walk
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Walsingham Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Halstead Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hillgrove Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Pinefield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Old Farm Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Broadwater Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Itchenside Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Downton Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1