SO41 8QS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SO41 8QS

SO41 8QS, New Forest has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.39 per 1,000 population. This SO41 8QS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SO41 postcode area, which has experienced 108 crimes and a crime rate of 4.24 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SO41 8QS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SO41 8QS, encompassing approximately 2041 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-61.54% decrease)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SO41 8QS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Meadow Road with total crimes: 2
  • Bays Road with total crimes: 2
  • West Way with total crimes: 1

SO41 8QS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.39-61.54%
Drugs12.450.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-50.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

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 offences1311.2685.71%
Shoplifting26.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.98100.00%
Bicycle theft10.980.00%
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 offences78.81-36.36%
Public order33.430.00%
Shoplifting21.47100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.98100.00%
Drugs10.980.00%
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 offences1113.22120.00%
Anti-social behaviour95.39350.00%
Public order34.41-25.00%
Burglary11.470.00%
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
Shoplifting610.28500.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.94-54.55%
Public order42.4533.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.980.00%
Drugs10.980.00%
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 offences119.7910.00%
Public order35.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.470.00%
Shoplifting10.980.00%
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 offences109.30-33.33%
Public order34.90200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.47-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.980.00%
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 offences1510.28150.00%
Anti-social behaviour37.35200.00%
Possession of weapons11.470.00%
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 offences66.86-14.29%
Drugs22.940.00%
Other theft10.980.00%
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 offences76.37-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour23.430.00%
Public order20.98100.00%
Burglary10.980.00%
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 offences126.86-14.29%
Public order15.88-50.00%
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 offences1411.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.860.00%
Burglary21.470.00%
Public order20.980.00%
Shoplifting10.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.490.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
January 20242

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 116 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

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

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

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
January 20241

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 6 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

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 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

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Meadow Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Bays Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. West Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Mead Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Oak Tree Mews
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Pound Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Chequers Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Hillside Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Highfield Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1