LECKFORD CLOSE, SO18 5GE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SO18 5GE

LECKFORD CLOSE, SO18 5GE, Southampton has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.94 per 1,000 population. This SO18 5GE 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 5GE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SO18 5GE, encompassing approximately 1649 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

SO18 5GE 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
  • Melchet Road with total crimes: 2

LECKFORD CLOSE, SO18 5GE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences1013.94-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson36.06200.00%
Vehicle crime31.82-25.00%
Drugs21.820.00%
Public order21.210.00%
Other theft11.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.610.00%
Other crime10.610.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1615.1623.08%
Vehicle crime49.7033.33%
Public order22.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.21-75.00%
Other theft10.61-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.610.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.76-18.75%
Criminal damage and arson47.880.00%
Vehicle crime32.4350.00%
Other theft21.82-50.00%
Public order21.210.00%
Drugs11.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.61-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1617.5845.45%
Other theft49.70100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.43-25.00%
Public order21.82-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.21100.00%
Burglary11.210.00%
Other crime10.610.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1118.1983.33%
Anti-social behaviour46.67-50.00%
Drugs32.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.8250.00%
Public order31.82-50.00%
Other theft21.820.00%
Burglary11.21-50.00%
Robbery10.610.00%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.61-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour816.98700.00%
Public order64.85100.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.64-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.64-50.00%
Burglary21.21-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.21-33.33%
Other theft21.210.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences815.76-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.850.00%
Burglary42.4333.33%
Public order32.430.00%
Vehicle crime31.82-25.00%
Other theft21.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.21-50.00%
Other crime10.610.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1015.1611.11%
Vehicle crime46.0633.33%
Burglary32.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.82-66.67%
Drugs21.210.00%
Other theft21.210.00%
Possession of weapons11.210.00%
Other crime10.610.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.9450.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.460.00%
Burglary33.64200.00%
Vehicle crime31.82-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.820.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.88-14.29%
Vehicle crime43.6433.33%
Drugs12.430.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Other crime10.610.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.7016.67%
Vehicle crime34.240.00%
Public order21.82100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.21100.00%
Other theft11.210.00%
Burglary10.61-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.640.00%
Burglary23.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.210.00%
Public order10.610.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
January 20242
October 20235

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
November 20231

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20244
April 20248
March 20241
February 20242
January 20246
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 118 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202416
July 202413
June 202416
May 202411
April 20246
March 20248
February 202410
January 20249
December 20236
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20243
February 20242
December 20231

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20246
March 20243
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 1 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

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 5GE 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. Melchet Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Beechwood Rise
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Beauworth Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Bentley Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Chawton Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Elizabeth Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Hemdean Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Glenlea Drive
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Glenlea Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1