SO41 8QG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SO41 8QG

SO41 8QG, New Forest has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.20 per 1,000 population. This SO41 8QG 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 8QG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SO41 8QG, encompassing approximately 2054 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (85.71% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SO41 8QG Crime Hotspots

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

  • West Way with total crimes: 4
  • Howards Mead with total crimes: 3
  • Hillside Road with total crimes: 3

SO41 8QG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.2085.71%
Shoplifting26.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.97100.00%
Bicycle theft10.970.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Public order10.49-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.76-36.36%
Public order33.410.00%
Shoplifting21.46100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.97100.00%
Drugs10.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.49-88.89%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.14120.00%
Anti-social behaviour95.35350.00%
Public order34.38-25.00%
Burglary11.460.00%
Shoplifting10.49-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

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
Shoplifting610.22500.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.92-54.55%
Public order42.4333.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.970.00%
Drugs10.970.00%
Other theft10.490.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.7410.00%
Public order35.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.460.00%
Shoplifting10.970.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Burglary10.490.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.25-33.33%
Public order34.87200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.46-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.970.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Shoplifting10.490.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.22150.00%
Anti-social behaviour37.30200.00%
Possession of weapons11.460.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.81-14.29%
Drugs22.920.00%
Other theft10.970.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Shoplifting10.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.49-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.33-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour23.410.00%
Public order20.97100.00%
Burglary10.970.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.81-14.29%
Public order15.84-50.00%
Burglary10.49-50.00%

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 offences1411.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.810.00%
Burglary21.46100.00%
Public order20.97-50.00%
Shoplifting10.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.490.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.220.00%
Public order46.810.00%
Burglary11.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2 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
April 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 125 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 20247
June 202411
May 20245
April 202411
March 202410
February 202415
January 20246
December 20237
November 202312
October 202314
September 202314

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
October 20233

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 7 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
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20249
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
January 20242

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 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241

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 8QG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. West Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Howards Mead
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Hillside Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. The Square
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Oliver Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Priestlands Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Meadow Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Pennington Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. South Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Pennington Oval
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Chequers Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Highfield Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Bays Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1