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

Overview of Crime in SO18 5DR

EXFORD AVENUE, SO18 5DR, Southampton has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.58 per 1,000 population. This SO18 5DR 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 5DR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SO18 5DR, encompassing approximately 2769 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-52.38% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

SO18 5DR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fritham Road with total crimes: 5
  • Somerton Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Somerset Avenue with total crimes: 3

EXFORD AVENUE, SO18 5DR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.58-52.38%
Criminal damage and arson43.61-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.44-50.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Public order10.36-66.67%
Other theft10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2115.5331.25%
Criminal damage and arson57.5825.00%
Shoplifting51.81400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.81100.00%
Vehicle crime31.44200.00%
Public order31.08-40.00%
Drugs11.080.00%
Other theft10.36-66.67%

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 offences1613.0033.33%
Public order55.78400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.81300.00%
Other theft31.4450.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.08-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%
Shoplifting10.36-50.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.7520.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.3320.00%
Other theft22.17100.00%
Shoplifting20.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.72-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Public order10.36-75.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.8311.11%
Anti-social behaviour53.6125.00%
Public order41.81-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.440.00%
Shoplifting21.080.00%
Drugs20.72100.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.83-47.06%
Public order63.2550.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.1733.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.44-40.00%
Shoplifting21.08-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.72-33.33%
Other theft10.720.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Burglary10.36-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1715.89-22.73%
Criminal damage and arson56.140.00%
Shoplifting51.8125.00%
Public order41.81300.00%
Burglary41.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.44200.00%
Vehicle crime31.08-40.00%
Drugs11.080.00%
Other crime10.36-66.67%
Other theft10.360.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2215.89266.67%
Vehicle crime57.94-37.50%
Burglary41.81-20.00%
Shoplifting41.44-33.33%
Other crime31.440.00%
Possession of weapons21.080.00%
Public order10.72-50.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-83.33%
Drugs10.360.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime813.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.89-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour62.170.00%
Shoplifting62.1750.00%
Burglary52.17150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.810.00%
Public order21.08-71.43%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.03-38.89%
Public order73.97133.33%
Shoplifting42.53-20.00%
Burglary21.440.00%
Drugs10.720.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.19-5.26%
Shoplifting56.50-54.55%
Public order31.81200.00%
Vehicle crime21.08-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.72-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-66.67%
Other theft10.360.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1916.610.00%
Shoplifting116.860.00%
Vehicle crime53.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.440.00%
Burglary31.080.00%
Public order11.080.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20244
January 20245
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 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 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20245
January 20243
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 171 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202421
July 202416
June 202412
May 202410
April 20249
March 202417
February 202422
January 20246
December 202311
November 202318
October 202319

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20246
May 20245
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
January 20246
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20245
June 20241
May 20244
April 20246
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20237
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20245
January 20248
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 47 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 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 20244
January 20246
December 20234
November 20235
October 202311

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243

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

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Fritham Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Somerton Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Somerset Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 4. Mansfield Park Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Melchet Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Vine Bank
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Weston Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Blendworth Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Beauworth Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Bentley Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Chawton Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1