FOREST MEWS, SO40 3GN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SO40 3GN

FOREST MEWS, SO40 3GN, New Forest has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.47 per 1,000 population. This SO40 3GN 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 3GN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SO40 3GN, encompassing approximately 1707 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SO40 3GN area, explore the SO40 3GN Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Possession of weapons: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

SO40 3GN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shakespeare Drive with total crimes: 8
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Nutsey Avenue with total crimes: 4

FOREST MEWS, SO40 3GN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.4775.00%
Possession of weapons44.100.00%
Burglary42.34300.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.34-33.33%
Public order21.17100.00%
Shoplifting21.170.00%
Other theft11.170.00%
Other crime10.590.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.03-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson32.3450.00%
Vehicle crime21.76-33.33%
Burglary11.17-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.59-75.00%
Public order10.59-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences715.2316.67%
Anti-social behaviour44.1033.33%
Vehicle crime32.34200.00%
Public order31.760.00%
Burglary21.760.00%
Other theft21.17100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.17-33.33%
Shoplifting11.170.00%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%
Other crime10.590.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.37-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson33.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.7650.00%
Vehicle crime11.760.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Shoplifting10.59-66.67%
Drugs10.590.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.300.00%
Shoplifting35.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.7650.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.76-50.00%
Public order11.17-66.67%
Other theft10.59-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%
Drugs10.590.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences917.57-10.00%
Burglary45.27100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.340.00%
Other theft42.34300.00%
Public order32.34200.00%
Shoplifting31.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.76100.00%
Vehicle crime11.170.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.5442.86%
Other crime25.860.00%
Burglary21.17-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.17-66.67%
Other theft10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%
Public order10.59-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.30-41.67%
Public order34.10200.00%
Vehicle crime31.76200.00%
Burglary31.7650.00%
Possession of weapons21.760.00%
Drugs11.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.59-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.59-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.3071.43%
Anti-social behaviour37.0350.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.76-50.00%
Burglary21.170.00%
Vehicle crime11.170.00%
Public order10.590.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences710.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.10300.00%
Shoplifting32.34200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.76100.00%
Vehicle crime11.170.00%
Drugs10.590.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.20-41.67%
Other theft24.100.00%
Burglary11.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%
Public order10.590.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.590.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.030.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 97 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20247
June 20246
May 20249
April 20249
March 202410
February 20247
January 202412
December 20237
November 20237
October 202312

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
November 20232

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
February 20242

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20242

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SO40 3GN postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shakespeare Drive
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Nutsey Avenue
    Total4
    Burglary3
    Other crime1
  • 4. Rothbury Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Hawkers Close
    Total2
    Possession of weapons2
  • 6. Tennyson Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Testwood Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Embley Close
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1