SUNSET ROAD, SO40 3JU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SO40 3JU

SUNSET ROAD, SO40 3JU, New Forest has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.47 per 1,000 population. This SO40 3JU 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 3JU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SO40 3JU, encompassing approximately 2627 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-55.56% decrease)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SO40 3JU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • South Parade with total crimes: 4
  • Windermere Gardens with total crimes: 2

SUNSET ROAD, SO40 3JU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft66.47-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.28-55.56%
Other crime21.520.00%
Public order20.76100.00%
Drugs10.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.8950.00%
Other theft83.42-52.94%
Criminal damage and arson33.04200.00%
Burglary31.14200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.140.00%
Public order10.760.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1711.04142.86%
Violence and sexual offences66.47-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.28-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.76-66.67%
Burglary10.380.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.8471.43%
Other theft74.57-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour52.66150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.9050.00%
Vehicle crime31.140.00%
Other crime21.14100.00%
Bicycle theft20.76100.00%
Drugs20.76100.00%
Burglary10.760.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Robbery10.380.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft89.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.04-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson22.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.76100.00%
Other crime10.760.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.51120.00%
Other theft84.19-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.04-33.33%
Other crime10.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft109.13150.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.90200.00%
Drugs21.14-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.760.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Shoplifting10.38-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.23-28.57%
Other theft41.90300.00%
Drugs31.520.00%
Public order21.14100.00%
Shoplifting20.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.76-50.00%
Other crime10.38-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

In January 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 offences76.85-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour42.66300.00%
Other crime31.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.14-50.00%
Other theft10.760.00%
Public order10.380.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.61-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson43.04300.00%
Drugs41.52300.00%
Other theft11.52-50.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.27133.33%
Other theft25.33100.00%
Burglary20.76100.00%
Shoplifting20.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.76-75.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%
Public order10.38-66.67%
Other crime10.380.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.280.00%
Public order31.520.00%
Drugs11.140.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242
February 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 94 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
July 20246
June 202412
May 20247
April 202411
March 20245
February 20245
January 20247
December 20238
November 202314
October 20236

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20243
November 20231

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20245
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 73 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 202417
June 20247
May 20248
April 20248
March 202410
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 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 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
November 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 2 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
October 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Other theft4
  • 2. South Parade
    Total4
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Windermere Gardens
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Southern Gardens
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Lawford Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hammonds Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Oakmount Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Sunny Way
    Total1
    Other theft1