TESTWOOD AVENUE, SO40 3LW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SO40 3LW

TESTWOOD AVENUE, SO40 3LW, New Forest has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.30 per 1,000 population. This SO40 3LW 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 3LW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SO40 3LW, encompassing approximately 1608 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SO40 3LW area, explore the SO40 3LW Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SO40 3LW area, visit the SO40 3LW House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

SO40 3LW 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

TESTWOOD AVENUE, SO40 3LW 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 Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences714.30133.33%
Public order44.350.00%
Burglary42.49300.00%
Possession of weapons32.490.00%
Shoplifting21.860.00%
Other theft11.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.62-50.00%
Other crime10.620.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.22-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.86-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.24100.00%
Burglary11.24-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.62-66.67%
Theft from the person10.620.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences514.9266.67%
Anti-social behaviour53.1166.67%
Vehicle crime33.110.00%
Public order31.860.00%
Burglary21.860.00%
Other theft21.24100.00%
Shoplifting11.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.62-50.00%
Other crime10.620.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour36.84200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.86-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.86-33.33%
Other theft11.240.00%
Shoplifting10.62-66.67%
Drugs10.620.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.95-14.29%
Shoplifting33.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.86200.00%
Public order11.86-50.00%
Other theft10.62-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.62-50.00%
Burglary10.62-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.05-50.00%
Other theft44.35300.00%
Shoplifting32.490.00%
Public order21.86100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.240.00%
Burglary21.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.240.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.81180.00%
Other crime18.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.62-50.00%
Other theft10.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%
Public order10.62-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.95-28.57%
Public order33.110.00%
Possession of weapons21.860.00%
Vehicle crime21.24100.00%
Drugs11.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.62-50.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.62-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.0875.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.35100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.24-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.240.00%
Burglary10.620.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson48.70300.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.49-20.00%
Shoplifting32.49200.00%
Vehicle crime11.860.00%
Drugs10.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.620.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences59.32-28.57%
Other theft43.110.00%
Public order22.490.00%
Burglary11.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%
Shoplifting10.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.620.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 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 20234

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
February 20242

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
November 20232

A total of 73 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20245
June 20243
May 20246
April 20247
March 202414
February 20245
January 20247
December 20234
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
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 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20241

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20245
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 1 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

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 3 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
February 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SO40 3LW 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. A36
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 5. Hawkers Close
    Total2
    Possession of weapons2
  • 6. Tennyson Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Testwood Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1