SOMERSET AVENUE, SO18 5FP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SO18 5FP

SOMERSET AVENUE, SO18 5FP, Southampton has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.07 per 1,000 population. This SO18 5FP 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 5FP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SO18 5FP, encompassing approximately 1314 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

SO18 5FP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nursery Gardens with total crimes: 4
  • Somerton Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • April Close with total crimes: 3

SOMERSET AVENUE, SO18 5FP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2022.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson515.2225.00%
Public order23.80-60.00%
Other theft11.52-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.76-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2034.2417.65%
Public order515.220.00%
Shoplifting53.80400.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.8033.33%
Criminal damage and arson43.0433.33%
Drugs23.04-33.33%
Other theft21.520.00%
Vehicle crime11.52-75.00%
Theft from the person10.76-50.00%
Other crime10.760.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1733.4841.67%
Public order512.94400.00%
Vehicle crime43.80300.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.04-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.2850.00%
Drugs32.280.00%
Other theft22.280.00%
Theft from the person21.520.00%
Possession of weapons21.52100.00%
Bicycle theft11.520.00%
Shoplifting10.76-50.00%
Burglary10.76-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1219.0271.43%
Anti-social behaviour49.1333.33%
Criminal damage and arson23.04-33.33%
Burglary21.520.00%
Shoplifting21.520.00%
Public order11.52-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.760.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences717.50-53.33%
Criminal damage and arson35.33200.00%
Public order32.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.280.00%
Shoplifting22.280.00%
Other crime11.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.760.00%
Drugs10.760.00%
Other theft10.76-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.76-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1523.59-21.05%
Anti-social behaviour311.4150.00%
Other theft32.2850.00%
Public order32.2850.00%
Vehicle crime22.28-50.00%
Shoplifting21.52-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.52-75.00%
Drugs10.760.00%
Other crime10.76-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1934.24-9.52%
Shoplifting514.460.00%
Vehicle crime43.8033.33%
Criminal damage and arson43.04100.00%
Burglary43.0433.33%
Anti-social behaviour23.040.00%
Public order21.520.00%
Other theft21.52-60.00%
Other crime21.52-50.00%
Drugs11.520.00%

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 offences2138.05250.00%
Other theft515.980.00%
Shoplifting53.80-28.57%
Other crime43.800.00%
Vehicle crime33.04-76.92%
Burglary32.28-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.28-33.33%
Possession of weapons21.520.00%
Public order21.520.00%
Drugs11.520.00%
Robbery10.760.00%
Theft from the person10.760.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1328.15225.00%
Shoplifting79.8940.00%
Violence and sexual offences65.33-60.00%
Burglary44.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.04200.00%
Public order22.28-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.52100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1531.960.00%
Public order811.41166.67%
Shoplifting56.090.00%
Vehicle crime43.800.00%
Burglary43.04300.00%
Other theft13.04-66.67%
Theft from the person10.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.76-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.760.00%
Bicycle theft10.760.00%
Drugs10.760.00%

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 offences1526.63-16.67%
Shoplifting511.41-54.55%
Vehicle crime43.80-50.00%
Other theft33.04200.00%
Public order32.28200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.28-50.00%
Drugs11.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.760.00%
Burglary10.760.00%

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 offences1835.000.00%
Shoplifting1113.700.00%
Vehicle crime88.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.040.00%
Public order12.280.00%
Other theft10.760.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 185 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.42 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202420
July 202417
June 202412
May 20247
April 202415
March 202419
February 202421
January 20246
December 202315
November 202315
October 202318

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20245
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20245
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20238
November 20233
October 20231

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

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

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20243
January 202413
December 20234
November 20234
October 20238

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 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 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 20242
February 20244

A total of 50 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.55 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 20247
December 20235
November 20235
October 202311

A total of 2 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
December 20231

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 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
November 20231

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 20234
November 20231

A total of 1 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nursery Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Somerton Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. April Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Somerset Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 5. Redcote Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Bitterne Road East
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Barnes Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Marvin Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Mansfield Park Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Portway Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Weston Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Bath Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Caxton Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Mountain Ash Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Blendworth Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1