HIGHLANDS CLOSE, SO45 4HZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SO45 4HZ

HIGHLANDS CLOSE, SO45 4HZ, New Forest has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.78 per 1,000 population. This SO45 4HZ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SO45 postcode area, which has experienced 136 crimes and a crime rate of 6.07 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SO45 4HZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SO45 4HZ, encompassing approximately 964 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

SO45 4HZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Croft Close with total crimes: 3
  • Ipley Way with total crimes: 3
  • Deerleap Close with total crimes: 2

HIGHLANDS CLOSE, SO45 4HZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 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 offences821.7860.00%
Public order58.30400.00%
Other theft35.19200.00%
Drugs23.11100.00%
Vehicle crime12.070.00%
Possession of weapons11.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.040.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511.41-28.57%
Burglary15.190.00%
Public order11.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.040.00%
Other theft11.04-66.67%
Shoplifting11.040.00%
Drugs11.040.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences719.71-53.33%
Other theft37.26200.00%
Vehicle crime23.11100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.070.00%
Shoplifting12.070.00%
Possession of weapons11.040.00%
Burglary11.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.040.00%
Drugs11.040.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1528.01650.00%
Public order315.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.11100.00%
Burglary12.070.00%
Shoplifting11.04-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour11.04-75.00%
Vehicle crime11.040.00%
Other theft11.040.00%
Drugs11.040.00%
Other crime11.040.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour416.60100.00%
Public order34.1550.00%
Shoplifting33.11200.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.11-66.67%
Other theft12.07-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.04-66.67%
Robbery11.040.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences618.6750.00%
Other theft36.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.1150.00%
Public order23.11100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.07100.00%
Vehicle crime12.070.00%
Shoplifting11.040.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences410.37-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson24.150.00%
Possession of weapons12.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.04-50.00%
Public order11.040.00%
Vehicle crime11.040.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1125.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences611.4150.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.220.00%
Other theft22.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.070.00%
Public order12.07-50.00%
Burglary11.040.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1122.82-15.38%
Violence and sexual offences411.41-60.00%
Public order24.15100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.07100.00%
Vehicle crime12.070.00%
Burglary11.040.00%
Drugs11.040.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1330.08225.00%
Violence and sexual offences1013.4966.67%
Other crime210.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.070.00%
Robbery11.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.040.00%
Public order11.04-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences621.78-57.14%
Shoplifting46.220.00%
Drugs34.15200.00%
Other crime23.11100.00%
Public order22.07-33.33%
Other theft22.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.070.00%
Vehicle crime11.040.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1425.930.00%
Shoplifting414.520.00%
Public order34.150.00%
Theft from the person13.110.00%
Other crime11.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.040.00%
Drugs11.040.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 87 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20245
June 20247
May 202415
April 20242
March 20246
February 20244
January 20246
December 20234
November 202310
October 20236
September 202314

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
June 20241
February 20241

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
December 20231
October 20233
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 50 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 202411
December 202311
November 202313
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SO45 4HZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Croft Close
    Total3
    Public order3
  • 2. Ipley Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Deerleap Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Knightstone Grange
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Buttercup Close
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 6. Buttsbridge Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Langdown Lawn
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Foxtail Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Beaulieu Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 10. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Lodge Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Hartley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Adams Road
    Total1
    Drugs1