SO18 5EG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SO18 5EG

SO18 5EG, Southampton has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 26.12 per 1,000 population. This SO18 5EG 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 5EG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SO18 5EG, encompassing approximately 1378 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SO18 5EG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Angel Crescent with total crimes: 6
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Nursery Gardens with total crimes: 4

SO18 5EG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1626.12-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson611.6120.00%
Other theft34.350.00%
Public order32.18-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.18-50.00%
Burglary12.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.73-75.00%
Theft from the person10.730.00%
Shoplifting10.73-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1834.10-21.74%
Anti-social behaviour613.06200.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.350.00%
Vehicle crime43.63-20.00%
Public order42.90-33.33%
Other theft32.9050.00%
Other crime22.180.00%
Shoplifting21.45-33.33%
Theft from the person11.450.00%
Drugs10.730.00%
Robbery10.730.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2341.3564.29%
Public order616.69-25.00%
Vehicle crime54.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.6325.00%
Bicycle theft53.630.00%
Burglary43.63100.00%
Shoplifting32.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.18100.00%
Other theft21.45100.00%
Drugs11.45-50.00%
Theft from the person10.730.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1431.200.00%
Public order810.16166.67%
Vehicle crime55.80400.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.63-50.00%
Shoplifting32.900.00%
Drugs22.18-50.00%
Burglary21.45-33.33%
Other theft11.45-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.730.00%
Other crime10.73-50.00%
Robbery10.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.730.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1429.74-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson810.16166.67%
Drugs45.800.00%
Public order32.90200.00%
Burglary32.18200.00%
Shoplifting32.18-40.00%
Other theft22.18-60.00%
Other crime21.450.00%
Vehicle crime11.45-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.73-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1629.7433.33%
Other theft511.61150.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.6366.67%
Shoplifting53.6325.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.6350.00%
Vehicle crime32.18-40.00%
Burglary12.18-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.73-50.00%
Public order10.73-75.00%
Theft from the person10.730.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1227.57-7.69%
Vehicle crime58.7125.00%
Public order43.63100.00%
Shoplifting42.90-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.90-25.00%
Burglary32.180.00%
Other theft22.18-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.45-60.00%
Possession of weapons21.450.00%
Bicycle theft11.450.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1333.37-38.10%
Other theft89.43300.00%
Shoplifting65.80-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson54.35-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour43.63300.00%
Vehicle crime42.90-33.33%
Drugs22.900.00%
Public order21.45-66.67%
Other crime11.450.00%
Robbery10.730.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2140.6375.00%
Shoplifting915.2380.00%
Criminal damage and arson66.53500.00%
Vehicle crime64.35100.00%
Public order64.35500.00%
Burglary44.350.00%
Other theft22.90-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.450.00%
Other crime10.730.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1223.2120.00%
Shoplifting58.71150.00%
Burglary43.63-20.00%
Other theft32.90-25.00%
Vehicle crime32.18-40.00%
Theft from the person12.180.00%
Public order10.73-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.73-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1025.39-37.50%
Vehicle crime57.250.00%
Burglary53.6366.67%
Other theft43.63-33.33%
Public order42.90-50.00%
Shoplifting22.90-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.45-66.67%
Possession of weapons11.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.73-75.00%
Theft from the person10.730.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1637.720.00%
Public order811.610.00%
Other theft65.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.350.00%
Vehicle crime54.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.630.00%
Burglary32.900.00%
Shoplifting32.180.00%
Other crime12.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20245
March 20242
February 20248
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20245
June 20244
May 20248
April 20243
March 20242
February 20245
January 20246
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 185 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202418
July 202423
June 202414
May 202414
April 202416
March 202412
February 202413
January 202421
December 202312
November 202310
October 202316

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 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20246
June 20248
May 20243
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20246
December 20231
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
November 20231

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20245
June 20245
May 20241
April 20243
March 20245
February 20244
January 20246
December 20233
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20245
March 20243
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 46 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20245
March 20244
February 20246
January 20249
December 20235
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
February 20242

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

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
February 20241

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
March 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Angel Crescent
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Nursery Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total4
    Public order2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. April Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 6. Emerald Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Redcote Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Bitterne Road East
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Mersham Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Chichester Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Portway Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Lorne Place
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Haynes Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Bath Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Downside Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1