SO41 8HT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SO41 8HT

SO41 8HT, New Forest has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.74 per 1,000 population. This SO41 8HT crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SO41 postcode area, which has experienced 111 crimes and a crime rate of 4.36 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SO41 8HT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SO41 8HT, encompassing approximately 1769 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SO41 8HT area, explore the SO41 8HT Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SO41 8HT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Howards Mead with total crimes: 3
  • Hillside Road with total crimes: 3
  • The Square with total crimes: 2

SO41 8HT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.7466.67%
Shoplifting25.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.130.00%
Bicycle theft11.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%
Public order10.570.00%
Other theft10.570.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.910.00%
Shoplifting23.39100.00%
Public order11.130.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%
Drugs10.570.00%
Other theft10.57-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.6120.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.39500.00%
Other theft23.39100.00%
Burglary11.130.00%
Shoplifting10.57-83.33%
Public order10.57-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting69.61500.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.39-61.54%
Public order42.83100.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.260.00%
Other theft10.570.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.6130.00%
Public order27.350.00%
Shoplifting11.130.00%
Burglary10.570.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.17-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour25.650.00%
Public order21.13100.00%
Other crime11.130.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%
Shoplifting10.570.00%
Other theft10.570.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.1762.50%
Anti-social behaviour27.35100.00%
Possession of weapons11.130.00%
Public order10.570.00%
Other theft10.570.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.480.00%
Drugs24.520.00%
Other theft11.130.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%
Shoplifting10.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.570.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.3533.33%
Public order34.52200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.52-57.14%
Public order13.39-50.00%
Burglary10.570.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.4427.27%
Criminal damage and arson37.91200.00%
Public order21.700.00%
Shoplifting11.130.00%
Burglary10.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.570.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.040.00%
Public order26.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.130.00%
Burglary10.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.570.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 110 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 20246
June 20246
May 20245
April 202413
March 202410
February 202413
January 20248
December 20238
November 20236
October 202314
September 202311

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20246
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
October 20233
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20246
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20242

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SO41 8HT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Howards Mead
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Hillside Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. The Square
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Oliver Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Priestlands Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Melbury Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Meadow Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. South Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Chequers Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Highfield Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Bays Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Linden Way
    Total1
    Other theft1