PORTWAY CLOSE, SO18 5SW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SO18 5SW

PORTWAY CLOSE, SO18 5SW, Southampton has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.27 per 1,000 population. This SO18 5SW 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 5SW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SO18 5SW, encompassing approximately 1899 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (15.38% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)

SO18 5SW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Langstaff Way with total crimes: 5
  • Nursery Gardens with total crimes: 4
  • Somerton Avenue with total crimes: 3

PORTWAY CLOSE, SO18 5SW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1515.2715.38%
Criminal damage and arson47.9033.33%
Shoplifting42.11-42.86%
Other theft22.110.00%
Public order21.05-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.05-75.00%
Burglary10.530.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1320.53-23.53%
Shoplifting76.8475.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.69100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.110.00%
Public order31.58-40.00%
Other theft21.58-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.05-33.33%
Drugs21.05100.00%
Burglary11.05-66.67%
Other crime10.530.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1723.170.00%
Public order58.95150.00%
Shoplifting42.6333.33%
Burglary32.11200.00%
Vehicle crime31.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.5850.00%
Other theft31.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.58-33.33%
Drugs11.05-50.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1717.90142.86%
Vehicle crime38.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.5850.00%
Shoplifting31.580.00%
Drugs21.58100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.05-33.33%
Public order21.05-33.33%
Burglary11.050.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.58-30.00%
Public order33.6950.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.58200.00%
Shoplifting31.5850.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.580.00%
Other crime11.050.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Other theft10.53-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.64-33.33%
Other theft45.27300.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.11-33.33%
Public order21.05100.00%
Shoplifting21.05-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.05-66.67%
Drugs10.530.00%
Burglary10.53-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.53-80.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1521.06-34.78%
Shoplifting67.9020.00%
Vehicle crime53.16150.00%
Burglary42.63100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.5850.00%
Robbery11.580.00%
Public order10.53-50.00%
Other theft10.53-87.50%
Drugs10.530.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2326.85187.50%
Other theft812.110.00%
Shoplifting54.21-16.67%
Other crime42.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.11-50.00%
Burglary21.05-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.05-71.43%
Public order21.050.00%
Possession of weapons11.050.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Robbery10.530.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences816.85-46.67%
Vehicle crime74.21133.33%
Shoplifting63.6950.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.16300.00%
Burglary42.1133.33%
Public order22.11-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.050.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1517.900.00%
Public order57.9025.00%
Shoplifting42.63-20.00%
Vehicle crime32.11-40.00%
Burglary31.58-50.00%
Other theft21.58-33.33%
Theft from the person11.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1521.59-11.76%
Burglary67.90500.00%
Vehicle crime53.16-37.50%
Shoplifting52.63-54.55%
Public order42.63-20.00%
Other theft32.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.58-60.00%
Possession of weapons11.050.00%

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 offences1727.900.00%
Shoplifting118.950.00%
Vehicle crime85.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.210.00%
Public order52.630.00%
Other theft32.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.580.00%
Burglary11.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 60 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20246
February 20245
January 20246
December 20234
November 20235
October 202311

A total of 172 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202413
July 202417
June 202417
May 20247
April 202410
March 202415
February 202423
January 20248
December 202315
November 202315
October 202317

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20248
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
January 20241
October 20233

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20245
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
April 20241
March 20245
February 20242
January 20247
December 20233
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
February 20244

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

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

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
November 20231

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
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Langstaff Way
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Nursery Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Somerton Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. April Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 5. Somerset Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 6. Redcote Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Bitterne Road East
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Mansfield Park Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Portway Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Weston Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Lorne Place
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Haynes Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Bath Close
    Total1
    Public order1