SO18 5JL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SO18 5JL

SO18 5JL, Southampton has recorded a total of 50 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.18 per 1,000 population. This SO18 5JL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SO18 postcode area, which has experienced 163 crimes and a crime rate of 7.68 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SO18 5JL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SO18 5JL, encompassing approximately 2477 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (35.29% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

SO18 5JL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Somerset Avenue with total crimes: 10
  • Selborne Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Blendworth Lane with total crimes: 4

SO18 5JL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2320.1835.29%
Criminal damage and arson59.28400.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.0266.67%
Shoplifting52.02400.00%
Public order42.02-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.61200.00%
Other theft21.21-33.33%
Other crime10.810.00%
Drugs10.40-50.00%
Theft from the person10.40-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1715.7488.89%
Public order66.86500.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.42-50.00%
Other theft31.2150.00%
Drugs21.210.00%
Theft from the person20.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.81-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.40-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Burglary10.40-50.00%

In June 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 offences910.0928.57%
Anti-social behaviour63.6350.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.42-50.00%
Other theft20.81100.00%
Burglary20.81100.00%
Shoplifting20.810.00%
Public order10.81-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.30-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.83100.00%
Public order41.61-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.610.00%
Shoplifting21.610.00%
Drugs20.81100.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Other theft10.40-50.00%
Robbery10.400.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.32-25.00%
Public order64.84100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.4233.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.61-50.00%
Other theft20.81100.00%
Shoplifting20.81-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.810.00%
Drugs10.810.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Burglary10.40-75.00%

In March 2024, 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 offences1615.74-15.79%
Shoplifting56.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.02300.00%
Burglary41.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.61200.00%
Public order31.2150.00%
Vehicle crime21.21-50.00%
Other theft10.81-80.00%
Drugs10.40-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1919.37171.43%
Other theft57.670.00%
Shoplifting52.02-16.67%
Vehicle crime42.02-55.56%
Burglary41.61-33.33%
Possession of weapons21.610.00%
Drugs20.810.00%
Public order20.810.00%
Other crime20.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.81-80.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-83.33%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime916.55350.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.63-36.36%
Burglary62.83200.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.420.00%
Shoplifting62.4250.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.42400.00%
Public order22.02-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.30-31.25%
Public order64.44100.00%
Shoplifting42.42-20.00%
Vehicle crime21.610.00%
Burglary20.810.00%
Theft from the person10.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

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 offences1611.70-5.88%
Shoplifting56.46-54.55%
Public order32.020.00%
Vehicle crime21.21-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.81-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-66.67%
Other theft10.400.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1716.55-5.56%
Shoplifting116.86266.67%
Vehicle crime64.4450.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.21-50.00%
Burglary20.81100.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.53-5.26%
Public order57.26-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson42.0233.33%
Vehicle crime41.610.00%
Shoplifting31.610.00%
Possession of weapons11.210.00%
Burglary10.40-50.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1916.550.00%
Public order77.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.610.00%
Shoplifting31.210.00%
Burglary21.210.00%
Other theft20.810.00%
Drugs10.810.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242

A total of 191 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.69 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202423
July 202417
June 20249
May 20247
April 202412
March 202416
February 202419
January 20247
December 202311
November 202316
October 202317
September 202318
August 202319

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.69 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234
August 20233

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20249
December 20232
November 20232
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
January 20246
November 20231
October 20233
August 20234

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20245
November 20231
August 20232

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
December 20231

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20246
June 20241
May 20244
April 20246
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20236
November 20233
September 20235
August 20237

A total of 54 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 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 20246
December 20234
November 20235
October 202311
September 20233
August 20233

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
February 20242
September 20231

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Somerset Avenue
    Total10
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Selborne Avenue
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Blendworth Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Chilcomb Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Clanfield Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Melchet Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 7. Wynter Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. West End Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. April Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Portway Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Taunton Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. The Birches
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Somerton Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. St Margaret'S Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Holmsley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Wellow Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Mon Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Steventon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Mansfield Park Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Denmead Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Bentley Green
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Fritham Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1