Crime Rates at Oldbarn Close, Calmore, Southampton, SO40 2SY

Oldbarn Close area has the 10th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Totton North , and the 262nd highest crime rate of 549 local areas in New Forest .

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 Oldbarn Close (SO40 2SY) in the last 12 months was 43.1 per 1,000 residents and was 55.7% lower than the Totton North average (97.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 21.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -27.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -49.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Oldbarn Close (SO40 2SY), the main crime hotspot is near Nutshalling Close. Police recorded 36 crimes here, including 17 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.