SO40 8FA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SO40 8FA

SO40 8FA, New Forest has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.97 per 1,000 population. This SO40 8FA 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 8FA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SO40 8FA, encompassing approximately 1578 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SO40 8FA area, explore the SO40 8FA Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

SO40 8FA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Bullfinch Close with total crimes: 2
  • Ringwood Road with total crimes: 2

SO40 8FA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting56.9725.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.27-33.33%
Other theft11.27-83.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.630.00%

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft68.87-14.29%
Shoplifting43.80-42.86%
Violence and sexual offences32.53-25.00%
Vehicle crime11.900.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft714.57133.33%
Shoplifting74.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.43-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.530.00%
Robbery11.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.630.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.500.00%
Other theft33.80-72.73%
Criminal damage and arson21.900.00%
Vehicle crime11.270.00%
Public order10.630.00%
Drugs10.630.00%
Robbery10.630.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1114.5710.00%
Violence and sexual offences66.97100.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.800.00%
Burglary11.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.630.00%
Shoplifting10.630.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft108.2411.11%
Violence and sexual offences36.33-25.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft913.94-25.00%
Shoplifting65.70500.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.80300.00%
Bicycle theft22.530.00%
Public order11.27-50.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1210.77-25.00%
Public order27.600.00%
Shoplifting11.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.63-50.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1614.57220.00%
Criminal damage and arson210.140.00%
Vehicle crime21.270.00%
Other crime11.270.00%
Shoplifting10.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.63-75.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft56.97-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences43.17100.00%
Shoplifting12.530.00%
Burglary10.630.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft76.9716.67%
Violence and sexual offences24.43-33.33%
Theft from the person11.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft610.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.900.00%
Drugs21.900.00%
Burglary11.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.630.00%
Public order10.630.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 93 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20247
June 20243
May 202411
April 202410
March 20249
February 202412
January 202416
December 20235
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20247
May 20241
March 20246
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 6 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
October 20233

A total of 39 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20246
May 20246
April 20243
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
January 20242
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
February 20242
October 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
October 20232

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

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 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

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242

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

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 1 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SO40 8FA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft1
  • 2. Bullfinch Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Ringwood Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Burley Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1