SO18 5SJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SO18 5SJ

SO18 5SJ, Southampton has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.21 per 1,000 population. This SO18 5SJ 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 5SJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SO18 5SJ, encompassing approximately 1385 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

SO18 5SJ 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

SO18 5SJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2020.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour314.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.16-33.33%
Possession of weapons21.440.00%
Public order11.44-80.00%

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 offences2027.4253.85%
Public order514.4325.00%
Shoplifting53.61400.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.61200.00%
Other theft22.16100.00%
Burglary11.44-50.00%
Drugs10.72-66.67%
Other crime10.720.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1323.81-7.14%
Public order49.38100.00%
Drugs32.890.00%
Vehicle crime32.160.00%
Possession of weapons22.160.00%
Burglary21.440.00%
Other theft11.440.00%
Other crime10.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.72-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%
Shoplifting10.72-50.00%
Theft from the person10.720.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1420.2140.00%
Vehicle crime310.1050.00%
Possession of weapons22.160.00%
Public order21.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.440.00%
Shoplifting21.44-33.33%
Theft from the person11.440.00%
Other crime10.72-50.00%
Other theft10.72-50.00%

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 offences1020.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson37.2250.00%
Shoplifting32.1650.00%
Public order22.16100.00%
Vehicle crime21.44-33.33%
Other theft21.44100.00%
Other crime21.44100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.44100.00%
Burglary11.440.00%
Theft from the person10.720.00%
Drugs10.720.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1015.15-33.33%
Vehicle crime37.2250.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.160.00%
Shoplifting21.44-60.00%
Other theft11.440.00%
Public order10.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.720.00%
Other crime10.720.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1522.3787.50%
Shoplifting510.8225.00%
Burglary33.610.00%
Vehicle crime22.160.00%
Public order11.44-66.67%
Other crime10.72-50.00%
Other theft10.720.00%
Drugs10.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.720.00%
Robbery10.720.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences819.48300.00%
Shoplifting45.77-42.86%
Public order32.8950.00%
Burglary32.16-40.00%
Theft from the person22.160.00%
Vehicle crime21.44-60.00%
Other crime21.440.00%
Robbery11.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.720.00%
Other theft10.720.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting717.3240.00%
Vehicle crime55.050.00%
Burglary53.61150.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.44-81.82%
Public order21.44-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.44-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1125.98-15.38%
Public order87.94300.00%
Vehicle crime55.77400.00%
Shoplifting53.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.61-33.33%
Burglary21.44100.00%
Robbery11.440.00%
Other theft10.72-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.720.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1322.378.33%
Shoplifting59.38-54.55%
Other theft33.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.16200.00%
Drugs22.16100.00%
Public order21.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.440.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.72-83.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1223.090.00%
Shoplifting118.660.00%
Vehicle crime67.940.00%
Drugs14.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.720.00%
Burglary10.720.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 148 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202420
July 202413
June 202414
May 202410
April 202410
March 202415
February 20248
January 20242
December 202311
November 202313
October 202312

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 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

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 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 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20238
November 20232

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20245
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241
March 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20245
December 20235
November 20231
October 20236

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 3 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
February 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 5SJ 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. Mansfield Park Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Weston Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Masefield Green
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Mountain Ash Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Blendworth Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Cheriton Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1