BARNES CLOSE, SO18 5FE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SO18 5FE

BARNES CLOSE, SO18 5FE, Southampton has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 55.68 per 1,000 population. This SO18 5FE 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 5FE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SO18 5FE, encompassing approximately 520 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-8.70% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

SO18 5FE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Boswell Close with total crimes: 5
  • Nursery Gardens with total crimes: 4
  • Somerset Avenue with total crimes: 3

BARNES CLOSE, SO18 5FE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences2155.68-8.70%
Criminal damage and arson540.3266.67%
Anti-social behaviour29.60-33.33%
Public order13.84-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2386.4076.92%
Public order544.1666.67%
Shoplifting59.60400.00%
Anti-social behaviour39.60200.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.7650.00%
Drugs25.76-33.33%
Other theft23.840.00%
Burglary13.840.00%
Other crime11.920.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1355.68-7.14%
Possession of weapons324.96200.00%
Drugs35.760.00%
Public order35.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.760.00%
Vehicle crime23.84100.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.84-66.67%
Shoplifting11.92-50.00%
Theft from the person11.920.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1449.92-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour326.8850.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.760.00%
Other theft23.84100.00%
Shoplifting23.840.00%
Theft from the person13.840.00%
Possession of weapons11.920.00%
Vehicle crime11.920.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1561.44-6.25%
Public order428.80300.00%
Anti-social behaviour27.68100.00%
Burglary23.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.840.00%
Shoplifting23.840.00%
Possession of weapons13.840.00%
Drugs11.920.00%
Other theft11.920.00%
Theft from the person11.920.00%
Vehicle crime11.920.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1648.0014.29%
Criminal damage and arson230.72100.00%
Shoplifting23.84-60.00%
Other theft13.840.00%
Public order11.920.00%
Vehicle crime11.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.920.00%
Other crime11.92-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1453.7616.67%
Shoplifting526.8825.00%
Burglary39.600.00%
Other crime25.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.840.00%
Public order11.92-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.920.00%
Other theft11.920.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1259.5220.00%
Shoplifting423.04-42.86%
Public order37.68200.00%
Burglary35.76-50.00%
Other crime25.760.00%
Theft from the person23.840.00%
Robbery13.840.00%
Other theft11.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.92-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.920.00%
Vehicle crime11.92-90.91%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1172.96266.67%
Violence and sexual offences1021.12-16.67%
Shoplifting719.2040.00%
Burglary613.44100.00%
Criminal damage and arson211.52100.00%
Public order13.84-87.50%
Anti-social behaviour11.920.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1267.209.09%
Public order823.04300.00%
Shoplifting515.360.00%
Burglary39.60200.00%
Vehicle crime35.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.76-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.920.00%
Robbery11.920.00%
Bicycle theft11.920.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1159.520.00%
Shoplifting521.12-54.55%
Drugs49.600.00%
Vehicle crime37.68-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.760.00%
Other theft23.84100.00%
Public order23.84100.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.840.00%
Burglary11.920.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1171.040.00%
Shoplifting1121.120.00%
Vehicle crime1021.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson219.200.00%
Public order13.840.00%
Other theft11.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.920.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.08 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 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 172 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202423
July 202413
June 202414
May 202415
April 202416
March 202414
February 202412
January 202410
December 202312
November 202311
October 202311

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20243
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20238
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
May 20241
November 20234

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20246
December 20233
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242

A total of 49 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 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 20247
December 20235
November 20235
October 202311

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 202411
December 20233
November 20233
October 202310

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20242

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

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Boswell Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Nursery Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Somerset Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 4. Bitterne Road East
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Brecon Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Barry Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Jerome Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Barnes Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Marvin Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Weston Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Caxton Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Sylvan Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Mountain Ash Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Blendworth Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1