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

Overview of Crime in SO18 5FT

SOMERSET AVENUE, SO18 5FT, Southampton has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.53 per 1,000 population. This SO18 5FT 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 5FT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SO18 5FT, encompassing approximately 2754 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-23.81% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SO18 5FT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Leckford Close with total crimes: 7
  • Fritham Road with total crimes: 5
  • Somerton Avenue with total crimes: 3

SOMERSET AVENUE, SO18 5FT 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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.53-23.81%
Criminal damage and arson45.81-20.00%
Public order31.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.09-50.00%
Other theft10.730.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-75.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

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 offences2116.3410.53%
Criminal damage and arson57.6266.67%
Shoplifting51.82400.00%
Vehicle crime41.82300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.45300.00%
Public order31.45-25.00%
Drugs11.090.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Other theft10.36-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.3472.73%
Public order46.90300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.450.00%
Other theft21.090.00%
Shoplifting10.73-50.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-83.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.0822.22%
Anti-social behaviour63.9920.00%
Other theft22.18100.00%
Shoplifting20.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Public order10.36-66.67%
Other crime10.360.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.25-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour53.27-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson51.82150.00%
Public order31.82-40.00%
Shoplifting21.090.00%
Drugs20.73100.00%
Burglary10.730.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.80-31.58%
Anti-social behaviour94.72125.00%
Public order53.2725.00%
Vehicle crime31.82-25.00%
Shoplifting21.09-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.73-60.00%
Drugs10.730.00%
Other crime10.36-50.00%
Burglary10.36-80.00%
Other theft10.36-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1918.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.900.00%
Burglary51.8225.00%
Shoplifting51.8225.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.82300.00%
Public order41.45100.00%
Vehicle crime41.45-20.00%
Other crime21.45-33.33%
Other theft20.730.00%
Drugs10.73-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1915.25171.43%
Vehicle crime56.90-28.57%
Burglary41.82-33.33%
Shoplifting41.45-33.33%
Other crime31.450.00%
Public order21.09100.00%
Drugs20.730.00%
Robbery10.730.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-85.71%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.43-30.00%
Vehicle crime72.54600.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.540.00%
Burglary62.54200.00%
Shoplifting62.1850.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.180.00%
Public order11.09-83.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.71-37.50%
Public order63.6350.00%
Shoplifting42.18-20.00%
Burglary21.450.00%
Drugs10.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.8914.29%
Shoplifting55.81-54.55%
Public order41.82300.00%
Vehicle crime21.45-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.730.00%
Other theft10.730.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.520.00%
Shoplifting115.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.990.00%
Vehicle crime41.820.00%
Burglary31.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.090.00%
Public order10.730.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 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 20243
May 20245
April 20242
March 20245
January 20243
October 20235

A total of 174 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202421
July 202419
June 202411
May 20249
April 202413
March 202419
February 202419
January 20247
December 202310
November 202316
October 202314

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20246
May 20245
April 20249
March 20244
February 20241
January 20247
November 20232
October 20232

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 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20245
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20236
November 20234
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 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 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 20242
December 20231

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
April 20243
March 20244
February 20245
January 20247
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243

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 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 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20245
February 20244
January 20246
December 20232
October 20233

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

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons 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 5FT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Leckford Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Other crime1
  • 2. Fritham Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Somerton Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Somerset Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 5. Mansfield Park Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Melchet Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Weston Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Mountain Ash Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Blendworth Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Beauworth Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Bentley Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Chawton Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Cheriton Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1