SOUTHERN GARDENS, SO40 8RW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SO40 8RW

SOUTHERN GARDENS, SO40 8RW, New Forest has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.87 per 1,000 population. This SO40 8RW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SO40 postcode area, which has experienced 224 crimes and a crime rate of 7.53 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SO40 8RW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SO40 8RW, encompassing approximately 2766 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SO40 8RW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Longstock Crescent with total crimes: 4
  • Harwood Close with total crimes: 2
  • Water Lane with total crimes: 2

SOUTHERN GARDENS, SO40 8RW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.8775.00%
Burglary52.53150.00%
Other theft21.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.720.00%
Public order20.72-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.720.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.06-33.33%
Public order31.45200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.080.00%
Burglary20.72100.00%
Vehicle crime20.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.720.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.7020.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.17-33.33%
Other theft10.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.70-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson31.8150.00%
Other crime11.080.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.78166.67%
Possession of weapons22.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.720.00%
Vehicle crime20.72100.00%
Drugs10.720.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.98-25.00%
Public order21.08100.00%
Other theft20.720.00%
Shoplifting10.720.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.8933.33%
Shoplifting11.450.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%

In January 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 offences32.53-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour21.08100.00%
Other crime10.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.06-53.33%
Shoplifting22.53-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.72-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.84275.00%
Shoplifting65.42500.00%
Other theft22.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.720.00%
Burglary20.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%
Public order10.36-50.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences43.610.00%
Public order21.45-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.720.00%
Shoplifting10.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.78100.00%
Public order41.45100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.45200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.08100.00%
Bicycle theft10.720.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In August 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order22.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
September 20231

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
November 20232
August 20231

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
March 20242
November 20232

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 72 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20244
June 20246
May 20245
April 20248
March 20243
February 20244
January 20243
December 20237
November 202315
October 20234
September 20234
August 20232

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234
August 20232

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20236
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Longstock Crescent
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Harwood Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Water Lane
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 4. Yeomans Way
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Hymans Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Whitcombe Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Montgomery Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Windermere Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Lydlynch Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Brunswick Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Holly Hatch Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1