WAVELL ROAD, SO18 4SD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SO18 4SD

WAVELL ROAD, SO18 4SD, Southampton has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.34 per 1,000 population. This SO18 4SD 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 4SD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SO18 4SD, encompassing approximately 2698 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SO18 4SD area, explore the SO18 4SD Area information page.
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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 (-68.18% decrease)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

SO18 4SD 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

WAVELL ROAD, SO18 4SD 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
Shoplifting1013.34150.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.71-68.18%
Other theft52.5925.00%
Burglary51.85150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.8525.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.85-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.74-66.67%
Public order10.37-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2216.6822.22%
Criminal damage and arson48.15-20.00%
Other theft41.48-50.00%
Shoplifting41.48-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour31.4850.00%
Vehicle crime31.11-25.00%
Public order21.11-66.67%
Burglary20.74-33.33%
Other crime10.740.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1819.6438.46%
Other theft86.67100.00%
Shoplifting72.9740.00%
Public order62.59100.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.2266.67%
Vehicle crime41.85-55.56%
Burglary31.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.110.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1316.31-18.75%
Vehicle crime94.82800.00%
Shoplifting53.3425.00%
Other theft41.85-50.00%
Drugs31.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.11-57.14%
Public order31.11200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.110.00%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1615.5733.33%
Other theft85.9333.33%
Criminal damage and arson72.97133.33%
Shoplifting42.59-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.48-50.00%
Burglary10.74-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-83.33%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences1215.5720.00%
Vehicle crime64.4520.00%
Other theft62.2220.00%
Burglary52.220.00%
Shoplifting51.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.85300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.480.00%
Public order11.11-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.75-16.67%
Other theft53.7166.67%
Vehicle crime51.8566.67%
Shoplifting51.850.00%
Public order21.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.740.00%
Robbery10.370.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.86-29.41%
Criminal damage and arson54.450.00%
Shoplifting51.85-37.50%
Vehicle crime31.85-25.00%
Other theft31.110.00%
Public order21.110.00%
Drugs10.74-50.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1717.0554.55%
Shoplifting86.30300.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.970.00%
Vehicle crime41.8533.33%
Other theft31.48-76.92%
Public order21.110.00%
Drugs20.740.00%
Robbery10.740.00%
Burglary10.37-66.67%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1315.57225.00%
Violence and sexual offences114.82-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson54.0825.00%
Vehicle crime31.85-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.11200.00%
Burglary31.11-57.14%
Public order21.11100.00%
Shoplifting20.740.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.08-7.14%
Burglary74.82250.00%
Vehicle crime62.5950.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.2233.33%
Other theft41.48-33.33%
Theft from the person11.480.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Public order10.37-90.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1416.310.00%
Public order105.190.00%
Other theft63.710.00%
Vehicle crime42.220.00%
Shoplifting41.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.480.00%
Burglary21.110.00%
Theft from the person10.740.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 69 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20248
June 20244
May 20248
April 20246
March 20245
February 20243
January 20243
December 202313
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20243
May 20241
April 20245
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20237
October 20232

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20245
June 20243
May 20247
April 20243
February 20245
January 20245
December 20235
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20249
May 20241
April 20246
March 20245
February 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 165 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202422
July 202418
June 202413
May 202416
April 202412
March 202410
February 202412
January 202417
December 202311
November 202313
October 202314

A total of 59 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.36 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 20245
March 20245
February 20245
January 20248
December 20232
October 20234

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20246
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 202310

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241

A total of 3 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
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231

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 2 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

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 4SD 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. Bramble Mews
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Vanguard Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Fernwood Crescent
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Rowborough Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Tedder Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Rossington Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Mersham Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Chichester Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Oak Green Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Lorne Place
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Haynes Road
    Total1
    Burglary1