THE CLOSE, SO18 5RB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SO18 5RB

THE CLOSE, SO18 5RB, Southampton has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.24 per 1,000 population. This SO18 5RB 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 5RB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SO18 5RB, encompassing approximately 1169 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SO18 5RB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Boswell Close with total crimes: 5
  • The Close with total crimes: 5
  • Somerset Avenue with total crimes: 3

THE CLOSE, SO18 5RB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1822.24-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson315.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.570.00%
Possession of weapons21.710.00%
Public order11.71-80.00%

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 offences2033.3666.67%
Public order517.1125.00%
Shoplifting54.28400.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.28200.00%
Other theft22.57100.00%
Other crime21.71100.00%
Burglary11.710.00%
Drugs10.86-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1227.370.00%
Drugs410.260.00%
Public order43.42100.00%
Vehicle crime33.42-25.00%
Possession of weapons22.570.00%
Burglary11.710.00%
Other theft10.860.00%
Other crime10.86-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.86-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.86-50.00%
Shoplifting10.86-50.00%
Theft from the person10.860.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1225.6620.00%
Vehicle crime410.26100.00%
Other crime23.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.71-33.33%
Possession of weapons21.710.00%
Public order21.71100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.71100.00%
Shoplifting21.71-33.33%
Theft from the person11.710.00%
Other theft10.86-50.00%

In May 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 offences1023.10-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson38.5550.00%
Shoplifting32.5750.00%
Vehicle crime22.570.00%
Other theft21.71100.00%
Other crime21.71100.00%
Burglary11.710.00%
Public order10.860.00%
Theft from the person10.860.00%
Drugs10.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.860.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1420.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson211.980.00%
Vehicle crime21.71100.00%
Shoplifting21.71-60.00%
Other theft11.710.00%
Public order10.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.860.00%
Other crime10.860.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1423.95100.00%
Shoplifting511.9825.00%
Burglary34.280.00%
Other crime12.570.00%
Other theft10.860.00%
Public order10.86-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.860.00%
Robbery10.860.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences718.82133.33%
Shoplifting45.99-42.86%
Burglary33.42-40.00%
Public order22.570.00%
Theft from the person21.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.710.00%
Other theft10.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.86-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.860.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting720.5340.00%
Burglary55.99150.00%
Vehicle crime54.28-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences34.28-66.67%
Public order22.57-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.860.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences929.08-10.00%
Public order87.70700.00%
Vehicle crime66.84500.00%
Shoplifting55.130.00%
Burglary24.28100.00%
Robbery11.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.86-66.67%
Other theft10.86-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.860.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1021.38-9.09%
Shoplifting58.55-54.55%
Anti-social behaviour34.28200.00%
Other theft22.570.00%
Drugs11.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.860.00%
Burglary10.860.00%
Public order10.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.86-88.89%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1129.080.00%
Shoplifting119.410.00%
Vehicle crime99.410.00%
Drugs17.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.860.00%
Burglary10.860.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 140 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202420
July 202412
June 202412
May 202410
April 202414
March 202414
February 20247
January 20243
December 20239
November 202310
October 202311

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
February 20241

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20238
November 20231

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20245
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
May 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241

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 20243
April 20242
March 20245
February 20244
January 20247
December 20235
November 20235
October 202311

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20245
December 20236
November 20231
October 20239

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20242

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Boswell Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. The Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Somerset Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 4. Jerome Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Barnes Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Marvin Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Shelley Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Masefield Green
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Mountain Ash Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Blendworth Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Cheriton Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1