DOWNS PARK AVENUE, SO40 9GZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SO40 9GZ

DOWNS PARK AVENUE, SO40 9GZ, New Forest has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.47 per 1,000 population. This SO40 9GZ 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 9GZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SO40 9GZ, encompassing approximately 1540 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-17.65% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)

SO40 9GZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • B3076 with total crimes: 7
  • Lexby Road with total crimes: 4
  • A35 with total crimes: 3

DOWNS PARK AVENUE, SO40 9GZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1419.47-17.65%
Public order59.09-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson53.25-16.67%
Other theft23.25100.00%
Robbery11.30-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.65-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%
Shoplifting10.65-88.89%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1732.4630.77%
Shoplifting911.04-35.71%
Public order65.84-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.89500.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.89300.00%
Robbery32.600.00%
Other theft11.95-66.67%
Drugs10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%
Theft from the person10.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.65-50.00%

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
Shoplifting1430.51600.00%
Violence and sexual offences139.098.33%
Public order88.4414.29%
Other theft35.190.00%
Robbery31.95200.00%
Possession of weapons21.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.65-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.65-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1220.129.09%
Public order77.7940.00%
Vehicle crime24.54100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.300.00%
Possession of weapons21.300.00%
Shoplifting21.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.30-50.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Robbery10.650.00%
Theft from the person10.650.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1117.53120.00%
Public order57.1466.67%
Anti-social behaviour23.25-50.00%
Drugs21.30100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.30-33.33%
Shoplifting21.30100.00%
Other theft11.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%
Other crime10.650.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences513.63-68.75%
Anti-social behaviour43.250.00%
Public order32.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.950.00%
Bicycle theft21.95100.00%
Shoplifting11.30-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%
Drugs10.65-66.67%
Other theft10.650.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1618.18100.00%
Shoplifting510.390.00%
Drugs33.2550.00%
Robbery11.950.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%
Burglary10.65-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.650.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.630.00%
Burglary45.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.6050.00%
Drugs21.95100.00%
Public order21.30100.00%
Other theft11.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%

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 offences811.04-11.11%
Possession of weapons25.19100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.300.00%
Drugs11.30-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.65-50.00%
Shoplifting10.650.00%
Other theft10.650.00%
Public order10.650.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.0412.50%
Drugs25.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.30-50.00%
Other theft11.300.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%
Bicycle theft10.650.00%

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 offences811.0414.29%
Criminal damage and arson45.19100.00%
Public order22.600.00%
Vehicle crime21.30100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.30-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences714.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.250.00%
Other theft21.300.00%
Public order21.300.00%
Shoplifting21.300.00%
Vehicle crime11.300.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Drugs10.650.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20248
June 20247
May 20245
April 20243
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 128 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202417
July 202413
June 202412
May 202411
April 20245
March 202416
February 20248
January 20248
December 20239
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
February 20243
January 20242
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
November 20232
October 20231

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 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
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
June 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231

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 2 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
May 20241

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20244
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SO40 9GZ 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. A35
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Powell Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 5. Boothby Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Down'S Park Crescent
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 8. Rumbridge Gardens
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Supermarket
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Osborne Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Parkside
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Down'S Park Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1