SO40 3PX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SO40 3PX

SO40 3PX, New Forest has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.73 per 1,000 population. This SO40 3PX 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 3PX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SO40 3PX, encompassing approximately 2642 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SO40 3PX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shakespeare Drive with total crimes: 8
  • Nutsey Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Nutshalling Close with total crimes: 3

SO40 3PX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.7350.00%
Public order53.41400.00%
Other theft41.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.510.00%
Burglary31.1450.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.140.00%
Possession of weapons20.76100.00%
Shoplifting10.76-87.50%
Vehicle crime10.38-50.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting89.46100.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.03-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson32.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.14-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.76-33.33%
Burglary20.76-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.760.00%
Public order10.38-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.3816.67%
Anti-social behaviour65.3020.00%
Shoplifting42.27300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.51-62.50%
Burglary31.14200.00%
Vehicle crime31.14200.00%
Public order21.14100.00%
Drugs10.760.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.35-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson84.54100.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.0366.67%
Shoplifting11.890.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-50.00%
Drugs10.380.00%

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 offences1410.60-26.32%
Criminal damage and arson45.3033.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.51-40.00%
Possession of weapons21.140.00%
Vehicle crime20.76100.00%
Burglary10.76-66.67%
Public order10.38-75.00%
Drugs10.380.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.6290.00%
Anti-social behaviour57.19400.00%
Public order41.890.00%
Burglary31.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1450.00%
Other theft11.140.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.60-9.09%
Public order43.78300.00%
Burglary31.510.00%
Shoplifting21.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.760.00%
Other crime20.760.00%
Vehicle crime20.76-50.00%
Other theft10.760.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.95-21.43%
Vehicle crime44.16300.00%
Burglary31.51200.00%
Drugs11.140.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

In January 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 offences149.4627.27%
Criminal damage and arson45.30-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.510.00%
Vehicle crime11.140.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%
Burglary10.38-66.67%
Public order10.38-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.3583.33%
Criminal damage and arson54.1666.67%
Burglary31.8950.00%
Other theft31.1450.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.14200.00%
Public order21.14-33.33%
Drugs20.76100.00%
Vehicle crime10.760.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.19-71.43%
Public order32.2750.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.14200.00%
Burglary21.140.00%
Other theft20.760.00%
Shoplifting10.760.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour27.950.00%
Public order20.760.00%
Shoplifting10.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20248
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
January 20244
December 20235
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 147 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
July 202414
June 202412
May 202414
April 202419
March 202410
February 202411
January 202414
December 202311
November 20236
October 202321

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20246
June 20245
May 20243
April 20245
March 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

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 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20242
February 20241

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232

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 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shakespeare Drive
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Nutsey Avenue
    Total4
    Burglary3
    Other crime1
  • 3. Nutshalling Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Rothbury Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Stockland Mews
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Buckland Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Wildburn Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Warren Place
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Haltons Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Seymour Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Fontwell Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Bearslane Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. The Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Birchglade
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Tennyson Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Coppice Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Embley Close
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1