LAURENCE MEWS, SO51 7SB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SO51 7SB

LAURENCE MEWS, SO51 7SB, Test Valley has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.77 per 1,000 population. This SO51 7SB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SO51 postcode area, which has experienced 127 crimes and a crime rate of 5.17 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SO51 7SB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SO51 7SB, encompassing approximately 1784 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SO51 7SB area, explore the SO51 7SB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Other theft: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

SO51 7SB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 9
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 2
  • Princes Road with total crimes: 2

LAURENCE MEWS, SO51 7SB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1011.7742.86%
Violence and sexual offences55.60-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.80-25.00%
Shoplifting21.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.120.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft711.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.92100.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.360.00%
Vehicle crime32.2450.00%
Burglary11.680.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft78.41-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences33.92-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.680.00%
Shoplifting21.12100.00%
Public order11.12-80.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft816.25-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.4850.00%
Public order53.3625.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.680.00%
Robbery21.680.00%
Burglary11.12-50.00%
Shoplifting10.56-50.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1015.69150.00%
Public order45.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.24-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour32.240.00%
Robbery21.680.00%
Burglary21.12-33.33%
Shoplifting21.12-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.120.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.09133.33%
Other theft43.92-50.00%
Burglary32.24-25.00%
Shoplifting31.680.00%
Vehicle crime11.680.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft811.2133.33%
Burglary44.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.2450.00%
Vehicle crime11.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft67.2850.00%
Shoplifting33.36200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.68100.00%
Public order11.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft47.280.00%
Vehicle crime32.2450.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.68-60.00%
Robbery11.120.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Shoplifting10.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.56-80.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour514.0166.67%
Violence and sexual offences52.8066.67%
Other theft42.80-55.56%
Public order22.24-50.00%
Burglary21.12100.00%
Possession of weapons21.120.00%
Vehicle crime21.120.00%
Robbery11.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%
Shoplifting10.56-66.67%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft915.1328.57%
Public order45.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.24-40.00%
Shoplifting31.6850.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.680.00%
Vehicle crime21.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.120.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Other crime10.560.00%

In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft710.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.92400.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.80-57.14%
Shoplifting21.680.00%
Burglary11.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.56-50.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.890.00%
Other theft73.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.920.00%
Bicycle theft21.120.00%
Vehicle crime11.120.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.560.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Drugs10.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
April 20243
March 20243
January 20241
November 20232
October 20235
September 20233
August 20235
July 20231

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 55 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20246
May 20243
April 20246
March 20244
February 20247
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235
September 20233
August 20233
July 20237

A total of 91 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20247
May 20247
April 20248
March 202410
February 20244
January 20248
December 20236
November 20234
October 20234
September 20239
August 20237
July 20237

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232
July 20231

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
October 20232
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20245
March 20244
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20234
July 20231

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
July 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231
July 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SO51 7SB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total9
    Other theft9
  • 2. Park/Open Space
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Princes Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Romsey (Station)
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Albany Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 6. Oatlands
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Fleming Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Romsey
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1