BITTERNE ROAD EAST, SO18 5ER Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SO18 5ER

BITTERNE ROAD EAST, SO18 5ER, Southampton has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.27 per 1,000 population. This SO18 5ER 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 5ER crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SO18 5ER, encompassing approximately 942 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-7.69% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SO18 5ER Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nursery Gardens with total crimes: 4
  • April Close with total crimes: 3
  • Emerald Close with total crimes: 3

BITTERNE ROAD EAST, SO18 5ER Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences1222.27-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson512.7366.67%
Other theft25.300.00%
Burglary12.120.00%
Public order11.06-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1333.94-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour513.79400.00%
Public order45.3033.33%
Criminal damage and arson34.2450.00%
Other theft23.180.00%
Other crime22.120.00%
Theft from the person12.120.00%
Drugs11.060.00%
Vehicle crime11.06-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1433.9455.56%
Vehicle crime414.8533.33%
Public order34.2450.00%
Burglary23.18100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.12100.00%
Other theft22.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.120.00%
Drugs11.06-50.00%
Theft from the person11.060.00%
Bicycle theft11.060.00%
Possession of weapons11.060.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences921.21-10.00%
Vehicle crime39.540.00%
Drugs23.18-33.33%
Public order22.120.00%
Burglary12.12-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.06-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour11.06-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.060.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1026.51-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson310.610.00%
Drugs33.180.00%
Public order23.18100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.12100.00%
Burglary22.12100.00%
Other crime12.120.00%
Possession of weapons11.060.00%
Other theft11.06-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1526.5187.50%
Other theft515.91400.00%
Anti-social behaviour15.300.00%
Burglary11.06-75.00%
Possession of weapons11.06-50.00%
Public order11.060.00%
Shoplifting11.060.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences824.39-42.86%
Vehicle crime48.480.00%
Burglary44.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.24-50.00%
Possession of weapons22.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.120.00%
Other theft11.06-85.71%
Other crime11.06-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1439.2427.27%
Other theft714.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson47.420.00%
Vehicle crime44.24-33.33%
Public order34.240.00%
Other crime23.180.00%
Shoplifting12.120.00%
Drugs11.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.060.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1126.510.00%
Vehicle crime611.67200.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.36300.00%
Burglary34.24-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.180.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1125.45175.00%
Burglary411.670.00%
Other theft34.240.00%
Vehicle crime23.180.00%
Public order22.120.00%
Theft from the person12.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.060.00%

In November 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary419.09100.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.24-50.00%
Other theft34.240.00%
Vehicle crime23.18-66.67%
Public order22.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.12-75.00%
Possession of weapons11.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.06-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences828.630.00%
Vehicle crime68.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.360.00%
Other theft34.240.00%
Burglary23.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.120.00%
Public order22.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
April 20245
March 20241
February 20247
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 129 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202413
July 202414
June 20249
May 202410
April 202415
March 20248
February 202414
January 202411
December 202311
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
March 20242
February 20244
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
December 20231

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
February 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20243
March 20244
February 20244
January 20246
December 20232
November 20232
October 20236

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 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
November 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nursery Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. April Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Emerald Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Redcote Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Bitterne Road East
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Portway Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Lorne Place
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Haynes Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Bath Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Caxton Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1