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

Overview of Crime in SO51 8HY

THE MEADS, SO51 8HY, Test Valley has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 25.14 per 1,000 population. This SO51 8HY 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 8HY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SO51 8HY, encompassing approximately 1233 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (120.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

SO51 8HY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4

THE MEADS, SO51 8HY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1125.14120.00%
Violence and sexual offences78.9216.67%
Criminal damage and arson45.68100.00%
Public order43.24300.00%
Vehicle crime23.24100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.62-60.00%
Burglary11.62-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences619.4620.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.87-28.57%
Shoplifting54.050.00%
Burglary34.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.43100.00%
Drugs11.620.00%
Public order10.81-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour723.5216.67%
Violence and sexual offences55.68-66.67%
Shoplifting54.05400.00%
Burglary34.05-25.00%
Other theft32.4350.00%
Public order22.43100.00%
Vehicle crime11.620.00%
Drugs10.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.81-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.81-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1527.57275.00%
Anti-social behaviour612.16100.00%
Burglary44.87100.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.2450.00%
Bicycle theft22.43100.00%
Other theft21.620.00%
Shoplifting11.62-50.00%
Public order10.81-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences414.60-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.2450.00%
Public order32.4350.00%
Burglary22.43-60.00%
Shoplifting21.62-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.62-60.00%
Bicycle theft11.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.810.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences624.33100.00%
Burglary54.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.0525.00%
Shoplifting54.050.00%
Vehicle crime34.0550.00%
Other theft22.43100.00%
Public order21.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.62-33.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary520.27150.00%
Shoplifting54.05-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson44.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.24200.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.43200.00%
Public order22.430.00%
Vehicle crime21.620.00%
Other theft11.620.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting69.7350.00%
Burglary24.870.00%
Vehicle crime21.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.81-66.67%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting48.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.24-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.43-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.810.00%
Public order10.810.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting413.79-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.24-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.240.00%
Burglary22.430.00%
Vehicle crime21.62-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.620.00%
Other theft10.810.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting814.6060.00%
Violence and sexual offences56.49-58.33%
Vehicle crime44.050.00%
Other theft13.240.00%

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 offences1217.840.00%
Shoplifting59.730.00%
Public order24.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.620.00%
Other theft11.620.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 71 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20245
June 202415
May 20244
April 20246
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20235
October 202312

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20245
March 20244
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 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 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20245
March 20245
February 20242
December 20232

A total of 61 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
July 20245
June 20241
May 20242
April 20245
March 20245
February 20246
January 20244
December 20234
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20247
June 20246
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233

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 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
April 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

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 8HY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total9
    Shoplifting8
    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. Causeway
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Riverside Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1