Total Crime Rate
84.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Abbotsfield Close area has the 20th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Coxford , and the 359th lowest crime rate of 734 local areas in Southampton .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Abbotsfield Close (SO16 5SP) in the last 12 months was 84.8 per 1,000 residents and was 6.8% lower than the Coxford average (91.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 120.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( 33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 13 (≈ 45.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 116.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -49.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Abbotsfield Close (SO16 5SP), the main crime hotspot is near Aldermoor Close. Police recorded 39 crimes here, including 17 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Coxford| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Dunkirk Close | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Arnheim Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Falaise Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Melville Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Melville Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Robbery | Aldermoor Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Aldermoor Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Salerno Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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