SO51 8XA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SO51 8XA

SO51 8XA, Test Valley has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.08 per 1,000 population. This SO51 8XA 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 8XA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SO51 8XA, encompassing approximately 2485 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

SO51 8XA 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

SO51 8XA 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 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1214.089.09%
Violence and sexual offences84.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.2233.33%
Public order41.61300.00%
Vehicle crime21.610.00%
Burglary20.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.80-66.67%
Other theft10.800.00%

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
Shoplifting1114.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences84.43-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.22-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.410.00%
Vehicle crime21.21100.00%
Burglary20.80-33.33%
Drugs10.800.00%
Public order10.40-50.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1118.9137.50%
Violence and sexual offences104.43-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour84.0233.33%
Other theft43.220.00%
Bicycle theft41.61100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.61-25.00%
Burglary31.21-25.00%
Public order21.21-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1619.31220.00%
Shoplifting86.44300.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.22200.00%
Burglary42.41300.00%
Other theft41.61300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.61100.00%
Public order31.61-25.00%
Bicycle theft21.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.80-50.00%

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 offences58.85-37.50%
Public order42.010.00%
Vehicle crime21.610.00%
Bicycle theft20.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.80-33.33%
Shoplifting20.80-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson20.80-75.00%
Burglary10.80-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Other theft10.40-66.67%

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 arson816.90100.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.2233.33%
Shoplifting73.22-22.22%
Burglary62.8250.00%
Public order42.4133.33%
Other theft31.61200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.210.00%
Vehicle crime21.21-33.33%
Robbery10.800.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting913.6812.50%
Violence and sexual offences63.62200.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.410.00%
Burglary41.6133.33%
Public order31.61200.00%
Vehicle crime31.21-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.2150.00%
Bicycle theft11.210.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

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
Shoplifting88.0560.00%
Vehicle crime43.22300.00%
Burglary31.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.21-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.800.00%
Public order10.800.00%

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
Shoplifting55.23-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences42.01-20.00%
Vehicle crime11.61-50.00%
Other theft10.40-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-50.00%
Public order10.400.00%

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
Shoplifting69.25-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.41-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour42.0133.33%
Other theft21.61100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.80100.00%
Burglary20.800.00%
Vehicle crime20.80-75.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime811.27300.00%
Shoplifting83.2260.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.22-53.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.8250.00%
Other theft11.21-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-66.67%

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 offences1512.880.00%
Shoplifting56.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.010.00%
Public order31.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.210.00%
Other theft20.800.00%
Vehicle crime20.800.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 94 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
July 202410
June 202416
May 20245
April 20248
March 20246
February 20242
January 20244
December 20235
November 20237
October 202315

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20238
October 20232

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 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 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20248
March 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 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 20243
February 20241
January 20241
October 20233

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 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 92 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202411
July 202411
June 20248
May 20242
April 20247
March 20249
February 20248
January 20245
December 20236
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20248
June 20246
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SO51 8XA 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. Palmerston Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Orchard Lane
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 16. Princes Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Pembroke Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Riverside Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1