Total Crime Rate
61.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Hawfinch Close area has the 17th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Coxford , and the 263rd lowest crime rate of 734 local areas in Southampton .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Hawfinch Close (SO16 8HQ) in the last 12 months was 61.6 per 1,000 residents and was 32.3% 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 13 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 15 (≈ 36.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -14.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Hawfinch Close (SO16 8HQ), the main crime hotspot is near Turnstone Gardens. Police recorded 13 crimes here, including 10 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 | Public order | Kestrel Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Warbler Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Turnstone Gardens | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Turnstone Gardens | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Whinchat Close | Under investigation |
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