THE MEADS, SO51 8HB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SO51 8HB

THE MEADS, SO51 8HB, Test Valley has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.43 per 1,000 population. This SO51 8HB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SO51 postcode area, which has experienced 95 crimes and a crime rate of 3.86 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SO51 8HB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SO51 8HB, encompassing approximately 1698 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

SO51 8HB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4

THE MEADS, SO51 8HB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1219.4320.00%
Violence and sexual offences77.06-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson44.1233.33%
Public order42.35300.00%
Vehicle crime22.350.00%
Burglary21.18-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.18-60.00%

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
Shoplifting1020.6111.11%
Violence and sexual offences95.8950.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.30-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson32.9450.00%
Burglary31.770.00%
Vehicle crime21.77100.00%
Drugs11.180.00%
Public order10.59-50.00%
Theft from the person10.590.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour924.1450.00%
Shoplifting95.3012.50%
Violence and sexual offences65.30-60.00%
Other theft43.530.00%
Bicycle theft42.35100.00%
Burglary32.35-25.00%
Public order21.77-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.18-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.180.00%
Drugs10.590.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1526.49200.00%
Shoplifting88.83300.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.71100.00%
Burglary43.53100.00%
Other theft42.35300.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.3550.00%
Public order31.77-25.00%
Bicycle theft21.770.00%

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 offences512.95-37.50%
Public order42.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.350.00%
Bicycle theft21.770.00%
Burglary21.18-71.43%
Shoplifting21.18-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson21.18-75.00%
Possession of weapons11.180.00%
Other theft10.59-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson824.73100.00%
Violence and sexual offences84.7160.00%
Burglary74.7140.00%
Shoplifting74.12-22.22%
Public order44.12100.00%
Vehicle crime32.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.770.00%
Other theft21.77100.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting918.8428.57%
Burglary55.30150.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.94400.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.940.00%
Vehicle crime32.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.7750.00%
Public order21.77100.00%
Other theft11.180.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting79.4240.00%
Vehicle crime34.120.00%
Burglary21.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.18100.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.18-75.00%
Public order10.590.00%

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
Shoplifting57.65-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences42.94-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.35-75.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.59-50.00%
Public order10.590.00%

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
Shoplifting612.95-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.53-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour42.94100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.350.00%
Burglary21.180.00%
Vehicle crime21.18-66.67%
Other theft11.180.00%

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
Shoplifting814.1360.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.71-41.67%
Vehicle crime64.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.530.00%
Other theft11.18-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.540.00%
Shoplifting57.060.00%
Other theft22.940.00%
Public order21.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 84 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 20246
June 202415
May 20245
April 20248
March 20245
February 20241
January 20244
December 20235
November 20237
October 202312

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
December 20232
November 20236

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20248
March 20244
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20247
March 20245
February 20242
December 20232

A total of 88 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202410
July 20249
June 20248
May 20242
April 20247
March 20249
February 20247
January 20245
December 20236
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20249
June 20246
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241

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 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 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

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total10
    Shoplifting8
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Millstream Rise
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Lortemore Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. The Horsefair
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Church Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Church Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Portersbridge Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Church Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. The Meads
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Banning Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Orchard Lane
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. Causeway
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Riverside Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1