CHAFFINCH CLOSE, SO40 8UQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SO40 8UQ

CHAFFINCH CLOSE, SO40 8UQ, New Forest has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.50 per 1,000 population. This SO40 8UQ 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 8UQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SO40 8UQ, encompassing approximately 2000 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SO40 8UQ area, explore the SO40 8UQ 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)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-55.56% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

SO40 8UQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Bullfinch Close with total crimes: 2
  • Cedar Wood Close with total crimes: 1

CHAFFINCH CLOSE, SO40 8UQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting56.5025.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.50-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour22.00-50.00%
Other theft11.00-87.50%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.9928.57%
Other theft84.5014.29%
Anti-social behaviour44.000.00%
Shoplifting42.00-42.86%
Vehicle crime12.000.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences716.49250.00%
Other theft73.50133.33%
Shoplifting73.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.50300.00%
Public order32.00200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.500.00%
Robbery11.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

In June 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary48.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.0050.00%
Other theft31.50-70.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.50-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour11.000.00%
Public order10.50-50.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Robbery10.500.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1013.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences75.0016.67%
Vehicle crime53.50400.00%
Public order22.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.000.00%
Possession of weapons11.000.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft109.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences65.000.00%
Other crime13.000.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Drugs10.500.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1013.99-9.09%
Violence and sexual offences65.00100.00%
Shoplifting63.00500.00%
Bicycle theft33.000.00%
Burglary21.500.00%
Public order11.00-50.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft119.50-31.25%
Violence and sexual offences35.50-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson21.50-33.33%
Public order21.000.00%
Shoplifting11.000.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1614.99220.00%
Violence and sexual offences78.0040.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.500.00%
Other crime11.500.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Drugs10.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.000.00%
Other theft52.50-28.57%
Shoplifting12.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-50.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft711.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.5025.00%
Drugs42.50300.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.00-50.00%
Theft from the person11.000.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft711.990.00%
Public order43.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.000.00%
Drugs11.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 65 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
July 20247
June 20242
May 20247
April 20246
March 20246
February 20243
January 20247
December 20235
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20244
June 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 95 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20248
July 20247
June 20243
May 202410
April 202410
March 202410
February 202411
January 202416
December 20235
November 20237
October 20237

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 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
February 20242
January 20243
October 20233

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20245
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20242
October 20234

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 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
March 20242
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 4 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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20243
November 20231

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 8UQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft1
  • 2. Bullfinch Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Cedar Wood Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Slater Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Dayrell Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Sovereign Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1