SO51 8QS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SO51 8QS

SO51 8QS, Test Valley has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.27 per 1,000 population. This SO51 8QS 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 8QS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SO51 8QS, encompassing approximately 2422 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

SO51 8QS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Orchard Lane with total crimes: 9
  • Banning Street with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3

SO51 8QS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1115.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences84.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.30-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.48100.00%
Drugs21.65100.00%
Burglary20.83-33.33%
Public order10.83-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Other theft10.41-75.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%

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
Shoplifting1118.1637.50%
Anti-social behaviour84.5460.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.30-46.67%
Other theft43.300.00%
Bicycle theft41.65100.00%
Burglary31.65-25.00%
Public order21.24-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.83-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.830.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

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 offences1518.57200.00%
Shoplifting86.19300.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.30150.00%
Burglary42.0633.33%
Other theft41.65300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.6533.33%
Public order31.65-25.00%
Bicycle theft21.240.00%

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 offences510.32-37.50%
Public order42.060.00%
Burglary31.65-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.24-62.50%
Bicycle theft21.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.83-33.33%
Shoplifting20.83-71.43%
Vehicle crime20.830.00%
Possession of weapons10.830.00%
Other theft10.41-50.00%

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 arson816.51100.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.3060.00%
Shoplifting73.30-30.00%
Burglary62.8920.00%
Public order42.48100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.650.00%
Vehicle crime21.24-33.33%
Other theft20.83100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1014.0325.00%
Burglary54.1366.67%
Violence and sexual offences52.06400.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.060.00%
Vehicle crime31.65-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.2450.00%
Public order21.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.830.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

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
Shoplifting88.2560.00%
Vehicle crime43.300.00%
Burglary31.650.00%
Public order21.24100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.83-75.00%

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
Shoplifting54.95-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences42.06-20.00%
Other theft11.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-50.00%
Public order10.410.00%

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
Shoplifting69.08-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.48-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour42.0633.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.65100.00%
Burglary20.830.00%
Vehicle crime20.83-71.43%
Other theft10.830.00%

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
Shoplifting811.1460.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.30-56.25%
Vehicle crime72.89600.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.890.00%
Other theft11.24-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.56166.67%
Shoplifting56.60-28.57%
Other theft22.06100.00%
Public order20.83100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.83100.00%
Vehicle crime10.83-75.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting79.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.890.00%
Vehicle crime42.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.650.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 88 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20248
June 202415
May 20245
April 20248
March 20245
February 20241
January 20244
December 20235
November 20237
October 202316
September 20236

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
July 20241
September 20231

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20248
June 20245
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
December 20234
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 88 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20248
March 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20244
December 20232
November 20237
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20246
March 20245
February 20243
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 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

A total of 2 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
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Orchard Lane
    Total9
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Banning Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total3
    Vehicle crime1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Police Station
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Middlebridge Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Cherville Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Hollman Drive
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 10. The Meads
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. The Abbey
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Newton Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Broadwater Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Linden Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Cressey Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Princes Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Albany Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1