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

Overview of Crime in SO19 7AH

MERRIDALE ROAD, SO19 7AH, Southampton has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.46 per 1,000 population. This SO19 7AH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SO19 postcode area, which has experienced 374 crimes and a crime rate of 9.30 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SO19 7AH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SO19 7AH, encompassing approximately 3093 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-70.59% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

SO19 7AH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cornel Road with total crimes: 3
  • Sholing Road with total crimes: 2
  • The Oaks with total crimes: 2

MERRIDALE ROAD, SO19 7AH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.46-70.59%
Public order31.620.00%
Other theft30.9750.00%
Drugs20.970.00%
Bicycle theft20.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.65100.00%
Theft from the person10.650.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.4013.33%
Public order35.49-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.970.00%
Other theft20.650.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.73-11.76%
Public order44.85-20.00%
Vehicle crime21.29-50.00%
Other theft20.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.65100.00%
Robbery20.650.00%

In May 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 offences1711.96-5.56%
Public order55.490.00%
Vehicle crime41.62100.00%
Burglary31.2950.00%
Other theft20.970.00%
Shoplifting20.650.00%
Robbery20.65100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.65-50.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.0212.50%
Vehicle crime25.820.00%
Other theft20.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.65100.00%
Burglary20.650.00%
Drugs10.650.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.05-23.81%
Public order45.17-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.29-33.33%
Burglary20.650.00%
Vehicle crime20.65100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.65-75.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

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 offences2112.9323.53%
Public order56.79400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.62100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.29200.00%
Other theft20.970.00%
Drugs20.65100.00%
Vehicle crime10.65-50.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.73-5.56%
Criminal damage and arson25.49-60.00%
Other theft20.65-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.65-60.00%
Drugs10.650.00%
Public order10.32-66.67%
Shoplifting10.32-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.6120.00%
Vehicle crime55.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.6225.00%
Other theft31.62200.00%
Public order30.97-50.00%
Shoplifting20.97100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.6415.38%
Public order64.85200.00%
Vehicle crime51.94400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.62100.00%
Burglary21.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.65-33.33%
Shoplifting10.650.00%
Other theft10.32-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.40-18.75%
Other theft34.20200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.97200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.97100.00%
Public order20.65-50.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Shoplifting10.32-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-85.71%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.310.00%
Vehicle crime75.170.00%
Public order42.260.00%
Shoplifting21.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 2 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
February 20241

A total of 188 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 202417
June 202415
May 202417
April 202418
March 202416
February 202421
January 202417
December 202318
November 202315
October 202313
September 202316

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
November 20232

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20235
October 20231
September 20237

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245
March 20244
February 20245
January 20241
December 20233
November 20236
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20235
November 20234
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Cornel Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Sholing Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 3. The Oaks
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 4. Peartree Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Seaward Gardens
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 6. Blackthorn Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Wodehouse Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Bishops Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Manor Road North
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Lavender Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Prospect Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Gainsford Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Mortimer Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Tranby Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1