MERRYOAK ROAD, SO19 7QR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SO19 7QR

MERRYOAK ROAD, SO19 7QR, Southampton has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.23 per 1,000 population. This SO19 7QR 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 7QR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SO19 7QR, encompassing approximately 3420 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

SO19 7QR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Calderwood Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3

MERRYOAK ROAD, SO19 7QR 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 Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.2333.33%
Shoplifting55.85150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.46-50.00%
Other crime20.580.00%
Burglary20.580.00%
Public order10.58-75.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Drugs10.29-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.53-21.05%
Anti-social behaviour44.39300.00%
Bicycle theft41.170.00%
Public order41.170.00%
Drugs31.170.00%
Burglary20.880.00%
Shoplifting20.580.00%
Theft from the person10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.56100.00%
Public order41.750.00%
Other crime21.170.00%
Other theft10.58-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Robbery10.29-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.87-24.00%
Public order45.56100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.17-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.8850.00%
Shoplifting30.88-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.88-50.00%
Drugs20.58100.00%
Robbery20.580.00%
Burglary20.58-60.00%
Other theft20.58100.00%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2515.5019.05%
Burglary57.31400.00%
Shoplifting51.46-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.46-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson41.17-50.00%
Robbery21.170.00%
Vehicle crime20.58-50.00%
Public order20.58-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Other theft10.29-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2118.425.00%
Anti-social behaviour96.14200.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.63300.00%
Shoplifting62.34500.00%
Other theft51.7566.67%
Vehicle crime41.46100.00%
Public order41.170.00%
Robbery21.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Burglary10.29-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.40-23.08%
Public order45.85-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.17-25.00%
Other theft30.8850.00%
Vehicle crime20.880.00%
Burglary20.58-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.58-33.33%
Theft from the person10.580.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Other crime10.29-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2614.0313.04%
Public order67.60100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.750.00%
Burglary31.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.88200.00%
Other theft20.88100.00%
Other crime20.580.00%
Vehicle crime20.58100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.40-17.86%
Shoplifting56.73-28.57%
Burglary31.460.00%
Public order30.880.00%
Drugs20.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.58-85.71%
Other theft10.29-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-83.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2816.9627.27%
Criminal damage and arson78.1975.00%
Shoplifting72.0540.00%
Vehicle crime62.0550.00%
Other crime31.750.00%
Public order30.88-62.50%
Other theft20.88-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2215.204.76%
Public order86.43166.67%
Shoplifting52.34-16.67%
Other theft41.4633.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.17-20.00%
Vehicle crime41.17100.00%
Burglary31.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.88-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.160.00%
Shoplifting66.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.460.00%
Other theft31.170.00%
Public order30.880.00%
Vehicle crime20.880.00%
Other crime10.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20244
March 20244
February 20246
January 20243
December 20233
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 259 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.58 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202415
July 202419
June 202419
May 202425
April 202421
March 202420
February 202426
January 202423
December 202328
November 202322
October 202321

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20245
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20249
March 20243
February 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20233
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242

A total of 45 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
June 20243
May 20245
April 20246
March 20241
January 20245
December 20237
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20242
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
November 20233

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20241

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
March 20241

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20236
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20243
May 20244
April 20248
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20237
November 20234
October 20235

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
April 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Calderwood Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 4. Lavender Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 5. Poplar Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Acacia Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Oregon Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bishops Crescent
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Elstree Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Blackthorn Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Cypress Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Blackthorn Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Heath Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Middle Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Wodehouse Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 16. Prospect Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. The Oaks
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1