MERRIDALE ROAD, SO19 7AB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SO19 7AB

MERRIDALE ROAD, SO19 7AB, Southampton has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.28 per 1,000 population. This SO19 7AB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SO19 postcode area, which has experienced 348 crimes and a crime rate of 8.65 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SO19 7AB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SO19 7AB, encompassing approximately 2747 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SO19 7AB area, explore the SO19 7AB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SO19 7AB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ashburnham Close with total crimes: 4
  • Lavender Close with total crimes: 3
  • Acacia Road with total crimes: 2

MERRIDALE ROAD, SO19 7AB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.2850.00%
Public order43.28-20.00%
Other crime21.460.00%
Vehicle crime20.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.73-50.00%
Burglary10.36-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.37-70.00%
Public order52.1825.00%
Drugs21.820.00%
Bicycle theft20.730.00%
Burglary20.73100.00%
Vehicle crime20.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.730.00%
Other theft20.73100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.7425.00%
Criminal damage and arson47.28100.00%
Public order41.4633.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.460.00%
Other crime10.730.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Other theft10.36-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.83-15.79%
Other theft35.82200.00%
Public order31.09-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.730.00%
Drugs10.730.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.2035.71%
Public order56.920.00%
Burglary31.8250.00%
Robbery31.09200.00%
Vehicle crime21.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.73-33.33%
Shoplifting20.730.00%
Possession of weapons10.730.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.83-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.10200.00%
Vehicle crime21.09100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.730.00%
Burglary20.730.00%
Drugs10.730.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.92-4.76%
Public order37.28-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.09-33.33%
Burglary20.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.73-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-80.00%
Other crime10.36-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2115.6531.25%
Public order57.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.82400.00%
Other crime31.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.09200.00%
Vehicle crime21.09100.00%
Drugs20.730.00%
Other theft10.73-50.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.64-23.81%
Other theft25.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.73-85.71%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2114.9316.67%
Vehicle crime77.6440.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.55-40.00%
Public order31.09-50.00%
Shoplifting21.09100.00%
Other theft20.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.730.00%
Other crime10.730.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.5680.00%
Public order66.55500.00%
Vehicle crime52.1866.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.82150.00%
Other theft21.82-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.73100.00%
Shoplifting10.730.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences108.01-28.57%
Vehicle crime33.64-50.00%
Other theft31.09200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.09100.00%
Other crime10.730.00%
Public order10.36-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-50.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.280.00%
Vehicle crime65.100.00%
Public order42.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.730.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20244
June 20243
May 20245
March 20243
February 20245
December 20233
November 20236
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 204 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.69 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
July 202420
June 202416
May 202419
April 202414
March 202420
February 202421
January 202416
December 202321
November 202318
October 202310
September 202314

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20245
January 20241
December 20233
November 20235
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20237
November 20235
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
September 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
May 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SO19 7AB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Ashburnham Close
    Total4
    Public order3
    Other crime1
  • 2. Lavender Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 3. Acacia Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Elstree Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Blackthorn Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Seaward Gardens
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 7. Blackthorn Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Prospect Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. The Oaks
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Gainsford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Bryanston Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1