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

Overview of Crime in SO18 2FZ

FOREST HILLS DRIVE, SO18 2FZ, Southampton has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.62 per 1,000 population. This SO18 2FZ 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 2FZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SO18 2FZ, encompassing approximately 1837 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SO18 2FZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Copse Road with total crimes: 3
  • Marlhill Close with total crimes: 2
  • River Walk with total crimes: 2

FOREST HILLS DRIVE, SO18 2FZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.62-16.67%
Vehicle crime42.720.00%
Burglary32.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.630.00%
Other theft10.540.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.810.00%
Public order13.270.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.53-33.33%
Vehicle crime33.27200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.630.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Public order10.54-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.16200.00%
Public order24.90100.00%
Other theft11.090.00%
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 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.90-25.00%
Burglary21.630.00%
Other theft11.090.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.54-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.35-20.00%
Vehicle crime32.18200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.630.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.35400.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.54-50.00%
Public order10.540.00%

In February 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary33.81200.00%
Vehicle crime21.63100.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.09-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.180.00%
Vehicle crime11.09-50.00%
Burglary10.54-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.90-50.00%
Burglary21.090.00%
Vehicle crime21.09-50.00%
Robbery11.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.540.00%
Drugs10.540.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime45.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.18-50.00%
Shoplifting12.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.080.00%
Public order24.350.00%
Burglary11.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
May 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 55 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20246
June 20249
May 20243
April 20244
March 20245
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 5 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
October 20232

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 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

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

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting 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 2FZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Copse Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Marlhill Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. River Walk
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Walsingham Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Halstead Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hillgrove Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Pinefield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Old Farm Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Broadwater Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Downton Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1