MALMESBURY ROAD, SO51 8FT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SO51 8FT

MALMESBURY ROAD, SO51 8FT, Test Valley has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.40 per 1,000 population. This SO51 8FT crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SO51 postcode area, which has experienced 98 crimes and a crime rate of 3.99 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SO51 8FT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SO51 8FT, encompassing approximately 2455 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SO51 8FT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Orchard Lane with total crimes: 9
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Greatbridge Road with total crimes: 2

MALMESBURY ROAD, SO51 8FT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1011.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences94.07-10.00%
Drugs23.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.81-75.00%
Vehicle crime20.810.00%
Other theft10.81-66.67%
Public order10.410.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1016.7025.00%
Shoplifting104.0742.86%
Anti-social behaviour84.0733.33%
Bicycle theft43.260.00%
Other theft31.63-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.220.00%
Burglary20.810.00%
Vehicle crime20.81-33.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.0360.00%
Shoplifting73.26600.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.85500.00%
Other theft42.44300.00%
Vehicle crime31.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.22100.00%
Public order20.81-50.00%

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 offences57.330.00%
Public order42.04-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.63200.00%
Bicycle theft21.220.00%
Shoplifting10.81-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-75.00%
Other theft10.41-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-83.33%

In April 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson614.66200.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.44-16.67%
Burglary52.0466.67%
Public order52.0466.67%
Shoplifting52.04-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour42.0433.33%
Other theft31.63200.00%
Robbery21.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting711.40250.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.85-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.440.00%
Burglary31.220.00%
Public order31.22200.00%
Robbery21.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.810.00%
Other theft10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.7412.50%
Burglary33.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.220.00%
Shoplifting21.22-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%
Public order10.410.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.52166.67%
Shoplifting33.26-25.00%
Vehicle crime11.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Other theft10.41-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-50.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting45.70-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.6350.00%
Other theft21.22100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.81100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.81-50.00%
Public order10.810.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime68.55100.00%
Shoplifting52.4425.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.63-77.78%
Robbery10.810.00%
Other theft10.41-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-50.00%
Public order10.41-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.0350.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.67100.00%
Public order41.63100.00%
Other theft41.630.00%
Shoplifting41.63-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.220.00%
Robbery10.810.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.590.00%
Shoplifting52.440.00%
Vehicle crime32.040.00%
Burglary31.220.00%
Public order21.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.810.00%
Drugs10.810.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20245
March 20243
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 63 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 202410
June 20247
May 20241
April 20245
March 20247
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20235
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 80 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 202410
June 20248
May 20245
April 20245
March 20246
February 20249
January 20248
December 20233
November 20232
October 20239
September 20236

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20248
June 20246
May 20241
April 20244
March 20243
February 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20236
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20246
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20245
March 20243
February 20243
September 20233

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20242
September 20231

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Orchard Lane
    Total9
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 3. Greatbridge Road
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 4. Mountbatten Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Lawrence Mews
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Grayling Mead
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. The Cloisters
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Cherville Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Linden Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Malmesbury Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Princes Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Romsey (Station)
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Albany Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. Brick Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Mallard Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1