AFRICA DRIVE, SO40 4WG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SO40 4WG

AFRICA DRIVE, SO40 4WG, New Forest has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.18 per 1,000 population. This SO40 4WG 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 4WG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SO40 4WG, encompassing approximately 1132 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SO40 4WG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lakeland Gardens with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2
  • Mayvale Close with total crimes: 1

AFRICA DRIVE, SO40 4WG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.18300.00%
Public order23.530.00%
Other crime11.770.00%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson24.410.00%
Vehicle crime11.77-50.00%
Shoplifting10.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.88-83.33%

In July 2024, 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 offences615.010.00%
Public order35.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.650.00%
Vehicle crime21.77-60.00%
Bicycle theft11.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.880.00%
Shoplifting10.880.00%
Drugs10.880.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences615.89200.00%
Vehicle crime55.300.00%
Public order34.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.65100.00%
Possession of weapons11.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.88-50.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting58.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.77-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.770.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.060.00%
Other theft13.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.880.00%
Burglary10.880.00%
Public order10.880.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.8333.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.53200.00%
Shoplifting12.650.00%
Other theft10.880.00%
Drugs10.880.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.95-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.65100.00%
Bicycle theft11.770.00%
Burglary10.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.880.00%
Possession of weapons10.880.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences410.6033.33%
Shoplifting33.530.00%
Public order22.650.00%
Other crime11.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.880.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.41-70.00%
Bicycle theft12.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.880.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.36100.00%
Other theft28.830.00%
Burglary11.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.88-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.410.00%
Public order11.770.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 52 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20246
June 20246
May 20242
April 20244
March 20244
February 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 202310
October 20235

A total of 2 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
January 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20243
April 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20245
January 20241

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20245
March 20241
January 20243

A total of 3 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
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20243
February 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
November 20232

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SO40 4WG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Lakeland Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 3. Mayvale Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Evergreen Close
    Total1
    Public order1