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

Overview of Crime in SO19 7QS

MERRYOAK ROAD, SO19 7QS, Southampton has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.90 per 1,000 population. This SO19 7QS 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 7QS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SO19 7QS, encompassing approximately 4059 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-7.14% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SO19 7QS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3
  • Lavender Close with total crimes: 3

MERRYOAK ROAD, SO19 7QS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.90-7.14%
Shoplifting53.20150.00%
Other crime21.230.00%
Vehicle crime20.490.00%
Public order10.49-75.00%
Other theft10.25-50.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Drugs10.25-66.67%
Burglary10.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.11-6.67%
Bicycle theft43.450.00%
Public order40.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.990.00%
Drugs30.990.00%
Shoplifting20.740.00%
Vehicle crime20.490.00%
Other theft20.490.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In July 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 offences156.16-25.00%
Public order43.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.99-40.00%
Other theft20.74100.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.84-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson54.930.00%
Robbery41.2333.33%
Public order40.9933.33%
Vehicle crime30.99-25.00%
Shoplifting30.74-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.74-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Burglary10.25-80.00%
Other theft10.25-50.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2213.554.76%
Burglary55.42400.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.2325.00%
Shoplifting51.23-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour41.230.00%
Vehicle crime40.9933.33%
Robbery30.9950.00%
Public order30.740.00%
Other theft20.740.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.0723.53%
Shoplifting75.17600.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.99300.00%
Vehicle crime30.990.00%
Public order30.740.00%
Robbery20.740.00%
Other theft20.49100.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Burglary10.25-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.62-32.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.1933.33%
Public order30.99-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.74200.00%
Burglary20.740.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%
Other theft10.25-50.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-50.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences259.854.17%
Public order56.16400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.74100.00%
Other theft20.49100.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-50.00%
Drugs10.25-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences248.87-17.24%
Shoplifting55.91-37.50%
Drugs21.230.00%
Vehicle crime20.49-66.67%
Public order10.49-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-87.50%
Other theft10.25-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2915.2761.11%
Criminal damage and arson87.14100.00%
Shoplifting81.9760.00%
Vehicle crime61.9720.00%
Other crime31.480.00%
Other theft30.740.00%
Public order30.74-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-50.00%

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 offences1811.3320.00%
Public order64.4320.00%
Shoplifting51.48-16.67%
Vehicle crime51.23150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.230.00%
Other theft30.9950.00%
Burglary30.74200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.74-60.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences1510.100.00%
Shoplifting63.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.480.00%
Public order51.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.230.00%
Vehicle crime20.990.00%
Other theft20.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20245
January 20241
December 20233
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 233 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.42 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202414
July 202415
June 202420
May 202422
April 202421
March 202417
February 202425
January 202424
December 202329
November 202318
October 202315

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 47 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
June 20243
May 20245
April 20247
March 20241
January 20245
December 20238
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20236
November 20235
October 20232

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 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20245
May 20245
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20238
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 3. Lavender Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 4. Acacia Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Oregon Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bishops Crescent
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Elstree Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Seaward Gardens
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 9. Cypress Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Blackthorn Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Wodehouse Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Prospect Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. The Oaks
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Knighton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1