SO40 2SH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SO40 2SH

SO40 2SH, New Forest has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.11 per 1,000 population. This SO40 2SH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SO40 postcode area, which has experienced 182 crimes and a crime rate of 6.12 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SO40 2SH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SO40 2SH, encompassing approximately 2589 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SO40 2SH area, explore the SO40 2SH Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-62.50% decrease)

SO40 2SH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Calmore Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Nutshalling Close with total crimes: 3
  • Loperwood Lane with total crimes: 2

SO40 2SH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.1111.11%
Other theft33.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.16-62.50%
Public order31.16200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.16-50.00%
Shoplifting10.39-87.50%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.97-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour83.4814.29%
Shoplifting83.09100.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.09-60.00%
Public order10.77-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.2940.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.4175.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.70150.00%
Shoplifting41.93300.00%
Public order41.540.00%
Other theft11.540.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.34-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour43.8633.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.54-50.00%
Other theft10.770.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%
Burglary10.39-50.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.20-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson45.41-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.54-40.00%
Possession of weapons21.160.00%
Public order20.77-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.770.00%
Burglary20.77100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.1377.78%
Criminal damage and arson56.1866.67%
Public order51.9366.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.93400.00%
Burglary11.930.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Other theft10.39-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.5028.57%
Criminal damage and arson33.480.00%
Public order31.160.00%
Shoplifting21.160.00%
Other theft20.770.00%
Burglary10.770.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.70200.00%
Vehicle crime21.160.00%
Burglary10.770.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.1116.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.70-20.00%
Other theft31.5450.00%
Vehicle crime21.160.00%
Public order20.77-50.00%
Burglary10.77-66.67%
Shoplifting10.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.20-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson52.3266.67%
Public order41.9333.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.540.00%
Burglary31.54200.00%
Drugs31.1650.00%
Other theft21.16100.00%
Vehicle crime20.770.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.72-43.75%
Criminal damage and arson33.480.00%
Public order31.16-50.00%
Drugs21.16100.00%
Burglary10.770.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.970.00%
Public order66.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.320.00%
Burglary11.540.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20245
June 20242
May 20244
April 20245
March 20243
January 20244
December 20235
November 20233

A total of 127 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
July 202414
June 202410
May 202414
April 202416
March 20249
February 20247
January 20247
December 20236
November 20239
October 202316

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 20247
June 20244
May 20243
April 20245
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20234
October 20234

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
May 20242
April 20245
March 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20248
July 20244
June 20241
March 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.27 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SO40 2SH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Calmore Drive
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Nutshalling Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Loperwood Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Stockland Mews
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Buckland Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Wildburn Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Warren Place
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Dayrell Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Seymour Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Fontwell Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Bearslane Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. The Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Birchglade
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Coppice Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1