DOWNS PARK CRESCENT, SO40 9GP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SO40 9GP

DOWNS PARK CRESCENT, SO40 9GP, New Forest has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.57 per 1,000 population. This SO40 9GP 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 9GP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SO40 9GP, encompassing approximately 1352 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SO40 9GP area, explore the SO40 9GP 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 (-35.71% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

SO40 9GP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lexby Road with total crimes: 4
  • Powell Crescent with total crimes: 3
  • Boothby Close with total crimes: 2

DOWNS PARK CRESCENT, SO40 9GP 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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.57-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson36.66-25.00%
Public order22.22-60.00%
Other theft11.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.74-50.00%
Shoplifting10.74-85.71%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1427.3727.27%
Shoplifting710.35-50.00%
Public order55.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.70300.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.960.00%
Robbery21.48-33.33%
Drugs11.480.00%
Theft from the person10.740.00%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1430.32600.00%
Violence and sexual offences1110.350.00%
Public order58.14-16.67%
Robbery33.70200.00%
Burglary22.220.00%
Vehicle crime21.48100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.74-50.00%
Other theft10.740.00%
Bicycle theft10.740.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1121.45120.00%
Public order68.14100.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.44200.00%
Possession of weapons22.220.00%
Shoplifting21.480.00%
Vehicle crime11.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.740.00%
Other crime10.740.00%
Robbery10.740.00%
Theft from the person10.740.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511.09400.00%
Public order33.700.00%
Shoplifting22.22100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.48-50.00%
Drugs10.740.00%
Other theft10.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%

In April 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order36.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.48-90.00%
Bicycle theft10.740.00%
Shoplifting10.74-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.05100.00%
Shoplifting57.400.00%
Drugs13.700.00%
Robbery10.740.00%
Burglary10.74-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.740.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.88-37.50%
Burglary33.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.22100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.48100.00%

In January 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 offences89.6114.29%
Possession of weapons25.92100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.740.00%
Shoplifting10.740.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences712.5716.67%
Burglary35.180.00%
Other theft22.220.00%
Drugs21.480.00%
Theft from the person11.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%
Bicycle theft10.740.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences68.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.4450.00%
Public order22.22100.00%
Vehicle crime11.480.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences614.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.960.00%
Other theft21.480.00%
Shoplifting21.480.00%
Burglary11.480.00%
Drugs10.740.00%
Public order10.740.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 93 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202414
July 202411
June 202411
May 20245
April 20241
March 202410
February 20245
January 20248
December 20237
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20245
June 20246
May 20243
April 20243
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241
October 20234

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
July 202414
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20245
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
December 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 3 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
June 20241
December 20231

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 10 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 20233
October 20231

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Lexby Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Powell Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. Boothby Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Down'S Park Crescent
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 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