DARK LANE, SO45 1WB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SO45 1WB

DARK LANE, SO45 1WB, New Forest has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.12 per 1,000 population. This SO45 1WB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SO45 postcode area, which has experienced 132 crimes and a crime rate of 5.89 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SO45 1WB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SO45 1WB, encompassing approximately 1488 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SO45 1WB area, explore the SO45 1WB 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 (-30.77% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (-69.23% decrease)

SO45 1WB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 7
  • Pendleton Gardens with total crimes: 6
  • Pavilion Gardens with total crimes: 2

DARK LANE, SO45 1WB 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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences916.12-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson66.040.00%
Shoplifting44.03-69.23%
Vehicle crime22.690.00%
Other theft11.340.00%
Public order10.67-75.00%
Theft from the person10.670.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1326.87-7.14%
Shoplifting138.73550.00%
Criminal damage and arson68.73500.00%
Public order44.03-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.69-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.340.00%
Other crime10.670.00%

In July 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 offences1418.1355.56%
Public order59.40150.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.36100.00%
Shoplifting22.69100.00%
Other crime11.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.67-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.09-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.34100.00%
Public order21.340.00%
Other theft11.340.00%
Shoplifting10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.7533.33%
Other crime28.060.00%
Shoplifting11.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.67-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.7650.00%
Burglary26.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.340.00%
Public order21.34-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.34-71.43%
Shoplifting11.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour714.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.70-25.00%
Public order34.03-40.00%
Other theft22.01100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.340.00%
Shoplifting11.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.760.00%
Public order55.3766.67%
Criminal damage and arson23.36-60.00%
Shoplifting11.340.00%
Other theft10.670.00%
Other crime10.670.00%
Burglary10.670.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences814.78-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson55.370.00%
Public order33.3650.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.0150.00%
Shoplifting12.01-50.00%
Other theft10.670.00%
Burglary10.670.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.1022.22%
Vehicle crime27.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.34100.00%
Shoplifting21.34-33.33%
Public order21.34-33.33%
Burglary11.340.00%
Other theft10.670.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.76-25.00%
Public order36.040.00%
Shoplifting32.01-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson12.010.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.670.00%
Other theft10.670.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1218.819.09%
Shoplifting88.06166.67%
Public order35.37200.00%
Drugs22.010.00%
Vehicle crime11.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.67-50.00%
Other theft10.670.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.760.00%
Shoplifting37.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%
Public order10.670.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 131 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202413
July 202414
June 20249
May 202412
April 20249
March 20246
February 20248
January 20248
December 202311
November 20239
October 202312
September 202311

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20245
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 41 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202413
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20238
September 20233

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20245
June 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20245
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
September 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
February 20241

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20247
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SO45 1WB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Pendleton Gardens
    Total6
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Pavilion Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Toomer Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Milliken Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Fourshells Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Thornhill Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Furzey Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Wilverley Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Blackfield Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Hampton Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Wessex Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1