BALACLAVA ROAD, SO18 6RX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SO18 6RX

BALACLAVA ROAD, SO18 6RX, Southampton has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.56 per 1,000 population. This SO18 6RX 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 6RX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SO18 6RX, encompassing approximately 2335 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-62.50% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)

SO18 6RX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 7
  • Macarthur Crescent with total crimes: 6
  • Langstaff Way with total crimes: 5

BALACLAVA ROAD, SO18 6RX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1014.56150.00%
Violence and sexual offences94.28-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson63.8550.00%
Other theft52.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.14-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.86-66.67%
Burglary10.43-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2422.6914.29%
Other theft510.28-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson42.14-33.33%
Public order41.71-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.71-20.00%
Shoplifting41.71-42.86%
Vehicle crime31.7150.00%
Burglary21.28-33.33%
Other crime20.860.00%
Theft from the person10.860.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2127.8340.00%
Other theft98.99125.00%
Public order83.85100.00%
Shoplifting73.4340.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.0020.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.5725.00%
Burglary32.14200.00%
Vehicle crime21.28-75.00%
Drugs10.86-50.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1521.417.14%
Vehicle crime86.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.43-37.50%
Shoplifting52.1425.00%
Other theft42.14-42.86%
Public order41.71100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.71100.00%
Drugs21.710.00%
Other crime10.860.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1417.13-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson85.99100.00%
Other theft73.43-12.50%
Shoplifting43.00-20.00%
Public order21.71-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.86-33.33%
Theft from the person10.860.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1619.6923.08%
Other theft86.8560.00%
Shoplifting53.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.140.00%
Vehicle crime41.71-33.33%
Burglary31.71200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.28200.00%
Public order31.2850.00%

In March 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 offences1314.56-27.78%
Vehicle crime65.57200.00%
Other theft52.57-44.44%
Shoplifting52.14-16.67%
Public order22.14-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.860.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1820.1220.00%
Other theft97.71200.00%
Shoplifting63.85-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.57-16.67%
Public order32.140.00%
Drugs21.280.00%
Vehicle crime20.86-66.67%
Burglary10.86-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1520.987.14%
Shoplifting86.42300.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.4350.00%
Vehicle crime62.5750.00%
Burglary32.57-40.00%
Public order31.28-25.00%
Other theft31.28-76.92%
Drugs21.280.00%
Theft from the person10.860.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1420.980.00%
Other theft135.99116.67%
Burglary55.57-28.57%
Public order42.14100.00%
Vehicle crime41.71-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.71100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.71100.00%
Shoplifting20.860.00%
Theft from the person10.860.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1417.55-22.22%
Burglary75.99250.00%
Other theft63.000.00%
Vehicle crime62.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.570.00%
Public order20.86-81.82%
Theft from the person10.860.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1822.260.00%
Public order117.710.00%
Other theft64.710.00%
Vehicle crime62.570.00%
Shoplifting42.570.00%
Burglary21.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.860.00%
Theft from the person10.860.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20245
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 80 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20249
June 20244
May 20247
April 20248
March 20245
February 20249
January 20243
December 202313
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20246
June 20245
May 20248
April 20244
February 20245
January 20246
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20248
April 20244
March 20246
February 20242
January 20246
December 20234
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 191 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202424
July 202421
June 202415
May 202414
April 202416
March 202413
February 202418
January 202415
December 202314
November 202314
October 202318

A total of 60 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
July 20247
June 20245
May 20244
April 20245
March 20245
February 20246
January 20248
December 20232
October 20234

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20235
November 20237
October 20232

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20248
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 202311

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 7 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
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 2 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
January 20241

A total of 6 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
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SO18 6RX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total7
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft2
  • 2. Macarthur Crescent
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Langstaff Way
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Bramble Mews
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. April Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 6. Redcote Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Tedder Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Mersham Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Chichester Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Portway Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Lorne Place
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Haynes Road
    Total1
    Burglary1