BULLFINCH CLOSE, SO40 8UW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SO40 8UW

BULLFINCH CLOSE, SO40 8UW, New Forest has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.56 per 1,000 population. This SO40 8UW 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 8UW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SO40 8UW, encompassing approximately 2116 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SO40 8UW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Magpie Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Bullfinch Close with total crimes: 2

BULLFINCH CLOSE, SO40 8UW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.5650.00%
Shoplifting52.8325.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.360.00%
Other theft20.94-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour10.940.00%

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft78.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.310.00%
Shoplifting41.89-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour11.890.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%

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 theft711.81133.33%
Shoplifting73.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.31-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.890.00%
Robbery11.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Public order10.47-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.4520.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.83200.00%
Other theft31.42-72.73%
Burglary31.42200.00%
Public order21.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.940.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Robbery10.470.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1111.8110.00%
Violence and sexual offences55.20-37.50%
Public order22.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.940.00%
Burglary10.940.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft109.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences84.72100.00%
Vehicle crime13.780.00%
Shoplifting10.47-83.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1011.34-16.67%
Shoplifting64.72500.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.8333.33%
Bicycle theft31.890.00%
Public order11.42-50.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft129.92-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.6750.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.420.00%
Public order21.420.00%
Shoplifting10.940.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1611.34166.67%
Violence and sexual offences37.56-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.420.00%
Other crime10.940.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft67.09-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences52.8366.67%
Shoplifting12.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Public order10.470.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft78.030.00%
Drugs33.3150.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.420.00%
Theft from the person11.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft79.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.890.00%
Drugs21.420.00%
Burglary10.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20244
June 20246
May 20245
April 20248
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 98 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20247
June 20243
May 202411
April 202410
March 202410
February 202412
January 202416
December 20236
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 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
April 20241
March 20246
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
December 20231
October 20234

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20243
November 20231

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
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 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft1
  • 2. Magpie Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Bullfinch Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Watson Walk
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Slater Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Burley Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Sovereign Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1