DOWNS PARK ROAD, SO40 9GL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SO40 9GL

DOWNS PARK ROAD, SO40 9GL, New Forest has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.83 per 1,000 population. This SO40 9GL 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 9GL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SO40 9GL, encompassing approximately 1326 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SO40 9GL area, explore the SO40 9GL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-21.43% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SO40 9GL Crime Hotspots

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

  • B3076 with total crimes: 7
  • Lexby Road with total crimes: 4
  • Boothby Close with total crimes: 2

DOWNS PARK ROAD, SO40 9GL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1115.83-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson48.290.00%
Other theft23.010.00%
Public order21.51100.00%
Vehicle crime11.510.00%
Shoplifting10.75-88.89%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1427.137.69%
Shoplifting910.55-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour46.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.01300.00%
Robbery23.010.00%
Drugs11.510.00%
Theft from the person10.750.00%
Public order10.75-85.71%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1433.16600.00%
Violence and sexual offences1310.5530.00%
Public order79.8016.67%
Robbery25.280.00%
Burglary21.510.00%
Vehicle crime21.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%
Bicycle theft10.750.00%
Other theft10.750.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1018.09100.00%
Public order67.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.52200.00%
Vehicle crime22.260.00%
Shoplifting21.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order612.81100.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.5225.00%
Drugs23.77100.00%
Shoplifting21.51100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.51-80.00%
Other crime10.750.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour515.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.77-63.64%
Public order33.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.260.00%
Bicycle theft22.26100.00%
Shoplifting11.51-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%
Drugs10.75-50.00%
Other theft10.750.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1115.8357.14%
Shoplifting58.290.00%
Drugs23.770.00%
Robbery11.510.00%
Burglary10.75-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.750.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.560.00%
Burglary35.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.26200.00%
Drugs22.260.00%
Public order21.51100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.510.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.5516.67%
Possession of weapons25.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.51-50.00%
Shoplifting10.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.750.00%
Other theft10.75-50.00%
Public order10.750.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.30-25.00%
Other theft24.520.00%
Burglary21.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.51-50.00%
Drugs11.510.00%
Theft from the person10.750.00%
Bicycle theft10.750.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.3033.33%
Criminal damage and arson46.03100.00%
Vehicle crime23.010.00%
Public order11.510.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences613.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.770.00%
Other theft21.510.00%
Shoplifting21.510.00%
Public order11.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
April 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 102 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202414
July 202413
June 202410
May 20245
April 20244
March 202411
February 20247
January 20247
December 20236
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
November 20232

A total of 37 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20249
July 202414
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20245
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20247
June 20246
May 20246
April 20243
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
March 20241

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20243
May 20241
April 20245
February 20243
January 20241
October 20235

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
December 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
December 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20242

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
March 20241
February 20243
December 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SO40 9GL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. B3076
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Lexby Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Boothby Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Down'S Park Crescent
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Rumbridge Gardens
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Parkside
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Down'S Park Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1