EXFORD AVENUE, SO18 5DE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SO18 5DE

EXFORD AVENUE, SO18 5DE, Southampton has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.09 per 1,000 population. This SO18 5DE 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 5DE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SO18 5DE, encompassing approximately 2074 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SO18 5DE area, explore the SO18 5DE Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-34.78% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SO18 5DE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Somerton Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • April Close with total crimes: 3
  • Somerset Avenue with total crimes: 3

EXFORD AVENUE, SO18 5DE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.09-34.78%
Criminal damage and arson47.23-20.00%
Other theft21.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.96-80.00%
Public order10.48-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2323.6243.75%
Criminal damage and arson511.09150.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.4166.67%
Shoplifting52.41400.00%
Public order32.41-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.45100.00%
Drugs20.96-33.33%
Other theft20.960.00%
Theft from the person10.96-50.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1618.80100.00%
Public order57.71400.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.41-57.14%
Drugs31.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.450.00%
Other theft20.96100.00%
Theft from the person20.960.00%
Possession of weapons20.96100.00%
Bicycle theft10.960.00%
Shoplifting10.48-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Burglary10.48-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.0533.33%
Anti-social behaviour73.8675.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.37-50.00%
Burglary20.960.00%
Shoplifting20.960.00%
Public order10.96-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Other theft10.480.00%

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 offences613.02-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.89100.00%
Public order41.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.9333.33%
Shoplifting21.930.00%
Drugs20.96100.00%
Other crime10.960.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Other theft10.48-50.00%
Robbery10.480.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.05-47.06%
Public order44.34300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.45-50.00%
Other theft20.960.00%
Shoplifting20.96-60.00%
Drugs10.960.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%

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 offences1718.80-19.05%
Shoplifting58.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.41100.00%
Burglary41.9333.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.93200.00%
Other theft21.45-60.00%
Public order10.96-50.00%
Other crime10.48-75.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.48-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2124.58200.00%
Other theft510.120.00%
Shoplifting52.41-16.67%
Other crime42.410.00%
Vehicle crime31.93-66.67%
Burglary31.45-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.45-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.960.00%
Public order20.960.00%
Drugs10.960.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Theft from the person10.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.48-80.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime917.35350.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.34-36.36%
Shoplifting63.3750.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.890.00%
Burglary42.4133.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.93200.00%
Public order21.45-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.94-26.67%
Public order85.30300.00%
Shoplifting43.86-20.00%
Burglary31.930.00%
Vehicle crime21.450.00%
Theft from the person10.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-50.00%
Drugs10.480.00%

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 offences1512.53-16.67%
Shoplifting57.23-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson22.41-60.00%
Public order20.960.00%
Vehicle crime20.96-71.43%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1822.170.00%
Shoplifting118.680.00%
Vehicle crime75.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.410.00%
Burglary21.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 166 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202423
July 202416
June 20248
May 20246
April 20249
March 202417
February 202421
January 20247
December 202311
November 202315
October 202318

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20245

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 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 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20245
October 20233

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 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20249
December 20232
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
February 20241
December 20231

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
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244

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 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
February 20242

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
March 20244
February 20243
January 20244
December 20233
October 20232

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 5DE postcode area is presented below.

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