RUFUS GARDENS, SO40 8TA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SO40 8TA

RUFUS GARDENS, SO40 8TA, New Forest has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.51 per 1,000 population. This SO40 8TA 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 8TA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SO40 8TA, encompassing approximately 2233 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SO40 8TA area, explore the SO40 8TA 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 (28.57% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

SO40 8TA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Coblands Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Magpie Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Priestley Close with total crimes: 3

RUFUS GARDENS, SO40 8TA 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.5128.57%
Criminal damage and arson64.03500.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.69-33.33%
Other theft10.900.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.13200.00%
Bicycle theft11.340.00%
Public order10.45-50.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.1350.00%
Public order21.34-33.33%
Other theft10.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.450.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.9516.67%
Public order33.130.00%
Burglary31.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.340.00%
Robbery20.900.00%
Vehicle crime10.90-66.67%
Drugs10.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.95-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour42.690.00%
Vehicle crime31.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.340.00%
Other theft20.900.00%
Other crime20.900.00%
Possession of weapons10.900.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.4055.56%
Vehicle crime36.27200.00%
Drugs21.340.00%
Shoplifting10.900.00%
Public order10.450.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.72200.00%
Burglary24.030.00%
Bicycle theft10.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Public order10.45-50.00%

In February 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 offences33.130.00%
Public order21.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.900.00%
Other theft10.450.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour23.13100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.900.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Drugs10.450.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.2760.00%
Vehicle crime23.58-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.900.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Public order10.450.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.270.00%
Vehicle crime32.240.00%
Bicycle theft11.34-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%
Public order10.45-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.45-80.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour58.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.240.00%
Bicycle theft32.240.00%
Public order21.340.00%
Shoplifting10.900.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Burglary10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 80 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
July 20247
June 20247
May 20246
April 202414
March 20249
February 20243
December 20238
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
May 20244
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
March 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
January 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
January 20241

A total of 2 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
November 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Coblands Avenue
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Magpie Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Priestley Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Bullfinch Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Watson Walk
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Sovereign Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Teal Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Calmore Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1