Crime Rates at Kendal Avenue, Southampton, SO16 9LW

Kendal Avenue area has the 8th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Millbrook , and the 188th 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 Kendal Avenue (SO16 9LW) in the last 12 months was 46.1 per 1,000 residents and was 60.8% lower than the Millbrook average (117.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Shoplifting with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2023. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 25.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 11.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Kendal Avenue (SO16 9LW), the main crime hotspot is near Cuckmere Lane. Police recorded 50 crimes here, including 35 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.