SOMERTON AVENUE, SO18 5DA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SO18 5DA

SOMERTON AVENUE, SO18 5DA, Southampton has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.25 per 1,000 population. This SO18 5DA 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 5DA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SO18 5DA, encompassing approximately 2341 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-46.15% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

SO18 5DA Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Francis Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Somerton Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • April Close with total crimes: 3

SOMERTON AVENUE, SO18 5DA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.25-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson35.98-50.00%
Public order21.28-33.33%
Other theft20.85-33.33%
Other crime10.850.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2623.4930.00%
Criminal damage and arson611.10500.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.5666.67%
Shoplifting52.14400.00%
Other theft32.140.00%
Public order31.28-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.280.00%
Drugs20.850.00%
Burglary10.850.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Theft from the person10.43-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2017.9466.67%
Public order58.54400.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.14-57.14%
Other theft31.28200.00%
Vehicle crime21.280.00%
Drugs20.850.00%
Theft from the person20.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.85-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Shoplifting10.43-50.00%
Burglary10.43-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.39100.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.1375.00%
Vehicle crime22.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.85-50.00%
Burglary20.85100.00%
Shoplifting20.850.00%
Other theft10.850.00%
Public order10.43-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.53-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson42.56100.00%
Public order41.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.71100.00%
Shoplifting21.710.00%
Drugs20.85100.00%
Burglary10.850.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Other theft10.43-50.00%
Robbery10.430.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences1111.10-35.29%
Public order44.70300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.71-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.85-50.00%
Other theft20.85100.00%
Shoplifting20.85-60.00%
Drugs10.850.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1716.66-22.73%
Shoplifting57.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.14100.00%
Burglary41.7133.33%
Vehicle crime31.71-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.28200.00%
Public order11.28-50.00%
Other theft10.43-85.71%
Drugs10.430.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2223.06214.29%
Other theft79.400.00%
Shoplifting52.99-16.67%
Vehicle crime42.14-60.00%
Other crime41.710.00%
Burglary31.71-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.28-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.850.00%
Public order20.850.00%
Drugs10.850.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1016.23233.33%
Violence and sexual offences74.27-50.00%
Shoplifting62.9950.00%
Burglary52.5666.67%
Anti-social behaviour52.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.14200.00%
Public order21.28-71.43%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.95-6.67%
Public order75.98250.00%
Shoplifting42.99-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.7150.00%
Burglary31.280.00%
Other theft11.28-66.67%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-50.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.67-25.00%
Shoplifting56.41-54.55%
Other theft32.140.00%
Burglary31.2850.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.28-60.00%
Public order20.850.00%
Vehicle crime20.85-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2020.930.00%
Shoplifting118.540.00%
Vehicle crime84.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.140.00%
Burglary21.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20244

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20245
June 20241
May 20244
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20237
November 20232

A total of 184 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202426
July 202420
June 202412
May 20246
April 202411
March 202417
February 202422
January 20247
December 202314
November 202315
October 202320

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20244
February 20243
January 20245
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20247
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20243
June 20247
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20245
October 20233

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20244
January 202410
December 20233
November 20232
October 20238

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
December 20231

A total of 48 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20245
February 20245
January 20246
December 20234
November 20235
October 202311

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

MonthCount
July 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
February 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SO18 5DA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. St Francis Avenue
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Somerton Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. April Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Somerset Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 5. Redcote Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Bitterne Road East
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Mansfield Park Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Melchet Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Vine Bank
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Portway Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Weston Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Blendworth Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1