BELL STREET, SO51 8AL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SO51 8AL

BELL STREET, SO51 8AL, Test Valley has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.08 per 1,000 population. This SO51 8AL 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 8AL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SO51 8AL, encompassing approximately 2039 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SO51 8AL area, explore the SO51 8AL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

SO51 8AL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Orchard Lane with total crimes: 9
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • The Horsefair with total crimes: 3

BELL STREET, SO51 8AL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1121.0837.50%
Anti-social behaviour85.3960.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.92-50.00%
Other theft43.430.00%
Bicycle theft41.96100.00%
Burglary31.96-25.00%
Public order21.47-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.98-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.980.00%
Drugs10.490.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1421.57180.00%
Shoplifting86.86300.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.92150.00%
Burglary42.4533.33%
Other theft41.96300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.9633.33%
Public order31.96-25.00%
Bicycle theft21.470.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences512.26-16.67%
Public order42.4533.33%
Burglary31.96-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.47-57.14%
Bicycle theft21.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.98-33.33%
Shoplifting20.98-71.43%
Vehicle crime20.980.00%
Possession of weapons10.980.00%
Other theft10.49-50.00%

In April 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson717.6575.00%
Shoplifting73.43-30.00%
Burglary63.4320.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.9420.00%
Public order32.9450.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.470.00%
Vehicle crime21.470.00%
Other theft20.98100.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1016.1825.00%
Burglary54.9066.67%
Violence and sexual offences52.45400.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.9650.00%
Public order21.470.00%
Vehicle crime20.98-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.980.00%
Other theft10.490.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting89.8160.00%
Vehicle crime43.920.00%
Burglary31.960.00%
Public order21.47100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.98-75.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting55.88-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences42.45-20.00%
Other theft11.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%
Public order10.490.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting69.81-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.94-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour32.450.00%
Burglary21.470.00%
Vehicle crime20.98-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.980.00%
Other theft10.490.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting812.7560.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.92-53.33%
Vehicle crime63.43500.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.940.00%
Other theft11.47-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.24200.00%
Shoplifting57.35-28.57%
Other theft22.45100.00%
Public order20.98100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.98100.00%
Vehicle crime10.98-75.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting711.2840.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.43-37.50%
Vehicle crime42.45300.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.960.00%
Other theft10.49-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-50.00%
Public order10.49-50.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.7333.33%
Shoplifting53.9225.00%
Robbery42.450.00%
Other theft31.960.00%
Public order21.47-60.00%
Theft from the person20.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.98-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.98-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.49-75.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences614.220.00%
Public order52.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.960.00%
Shoplifting41.960.00%
Vehicle crime31.960.00%
Bicycle theft11.470.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Drugs10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20246
March 20245
February 20243
December 20232
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20245
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
December 20233
November 20233
September 20231
August 20231
July 20234

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
December 20232
November 20236
October 20231
September 20234
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 88 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 202414
May 20245
April 20246
March 20245
February 20241
January 20244
December 20235
November 20237
October 202315
September 20235
August 20238
July 20236

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
October 20232
September 20231
August 20232
July 20235

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20247
March 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231
August 20232
July 20234

A total of 86 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 20248
May 20242
April 20247
March 202410
February 20248
January 20245
December 20236
November 20238
October 20235
September 20237
August 20235
July 20234

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
July 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
September 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20234

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

MonthCount
August 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SO51 8AL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Orchard Lane
    Total9
    Shoplifting4
    Bicycle theft3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 3. The Horsefair
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Abbey Water
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Banning Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Spring Place
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Latimer Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Princes Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Albany Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 11. Portersbridge Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Church Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Littlemeads
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. The Hundred
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Victoria Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Middlebridge Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1