WHEATCROFT DRIVE, SO18 5PS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SO18 5PS

WHEATCROFT DRIVE, SO18 5PS, Southampton has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.81 per 1,000 population. This SO18 5PS 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 5PS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SO18 5PS, encompassing approximately 2177 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

SO18 5PS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fritham Road with total crimes: 5
  • St Francis Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Melchet Road with total crimes: 2

WHEATCROFT DRIVE, SO18 5PS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.81-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.76200.00%
Vehicle crime21.38-33.33%
Other crime10.920.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Other theft10.46-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.46-75.00%
Drugs10.460.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.56-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour44.590.00%
Vehicle crime31.8450.00%
Other theft21.38-33.33%
Other crime10.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-66.67%
Drugs10.460.00%
Public order10.46-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1615.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour47.35-42.86%
Other theft31.8450.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.3850.00%
Public order31.380.00%
Vehicle crime21.38-33.33%
Other crime10.920.00%
Drugs10.460.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.78128.57%
Anti-social behaviour77.35250.00%
Vehicle crime33.21200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.380.00%
Other theft20.92100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.1040.00%
Public order53.21-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson22.30-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.92-50.00%
Drugs20.920.00%
Vehicle crime10.92-50.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Other theft10.46-50.00%
Robbery10.460.00%

In April 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order811.94166.67%
Violence and sexual offences53.67-54.55%
Anti-social behaviour42.3033.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.84-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.380.00%
Other theft20.920.00%
Other crime10.920.00%
Burglary10.46-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.32-15.38%
Burglary45.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.84300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.84200.00%
Public order31.380.00%
Other theft21.38-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.92-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.2318.18%
Vehicle crime65.9720.00%
Burglary42.760.00%
Other theft41.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.84-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.46-75.00%
Drugs10.460.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.2310.00%
Vehicle crime55.05150.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.300.00%
Burglary41.84300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.840.00%
Public order21.840.00%
Possession of weapons10.920.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.89-9.09%
Vehicle crime24.590.00%
Other theft10.920.00%
Burglary10.46-50.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.1037.50%
Public order35.050.00%
Vehicle crime21.380.00%
Burglary20.920.00%
Robbery10.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.46-50.00%
Other theft10.460.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.920.00%
Burglary20.920.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20246
January 20245
December 20232
November 20232

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
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
May 20245
April 20248
March 20243
January 20242
November 20233

A total of 124 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
July 202416
June 202416
May 20247
April 20245
March 202411
February 202413
January 202411
December 202310
November 202311
October 20238

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20244
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20244
June 20247
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
January 20244
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 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
February 20241

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
November 20231

A total of 2 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
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Fritham Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. St Francis Avenue
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Melchet Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Beechwood Rise
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Chalk Hill
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Epping Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Vine Bank
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Beauworth Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Bentley Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1