SO19 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SO19

SO19, Southampton has recorded a total of 424 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.54 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this SO19 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around SO19, encompassing approximately 40220 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (217) incidents (10.71% increase)
  • Public order: (41) incidents (-2.38% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (40) incidents (-25.93% decrease)

SO19 Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 29
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 15
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 14

SO19 Crime Map

Postcodes in SO19

The postcode district are associated with the SO19, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The SO19 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 217 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21710.5410.71%
Public order415.40-2.38%
Anti-social behaviour401.02-25.93%
Criminal damage and arson390.9911.43%
Shoplifting230.97-25.81%
Other theft150.57-28.57%
Vehicle crime120.37-20.00%
Other crime90.300.00%
Robbery70.22133.33%
Drugs70.17-36.36%
Burglary70.17-53.33%
Possession of weapons50.17-44.44%
Theft from the person10.12-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.02-85.71%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 196 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences19611.195.38%
Anti-social behaviour544.8710.20%
Public order421.347.69%
Criminal damage and arson351.0412.90%
Shoplifting310.8772.22%
Other theft210.7750.00%
Vehicle crime150.52-25.00%
Burglary150.37-28.57%
Drugs110.3783.33%
Other crime90.27-35.71%
Possession of weapons90.22125.00%
Bicycle theft70.22133.33%
Robbery30.170.00%
Theft from the person20.07100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 186 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences18610.09-16.59%
Anti-social behaviour494.6219.51%
Public order391.22-18.75%
Criminal damage and arson310.97-22.50%
Burglary210.7740.00%
Vehicle crime200.52-39.39%
Shoplifting180.50-63.27%
Other crime140.4540.00%
Other theft140.35-33.33%
Drugs60.35-62.50%
Possession of weapons40.15-63.64%
Bicycle theft30.1050.00%
Theft from the person10.07-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 223 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22312.9311.50%
Shoplifting495.5432.43%
Public order481.222.13%
Anti-social behaviour411.19-18.00%
Criminal damage and arson401.0214.29%
Vehicle crime330.9937.50%
Other theft210.82-12.50%
Drugs160.526.67%
Burglary150.40-51.61%
Possession of weapons110.3757.14%
Other crime100.2711.11%
Robbery70.2516.67%
Theft from the person40.1733.33%
Bicycle theft20.10-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 200 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20012.284.17%
Anti-social behaviour504.97-1.96%
Public order471.24113.64%
Shoplifting371.17-17.78%
Criminal damage and arson350.92-5.41%
Burglary310.8740.91%
Vehicle crime240.774.35%
Other theft240.600.00%
Drugs150.6066.67%
Other crime90.3780.00%
Possession of weapons70.22-30.00%
Bicycle theft60.17100.00%
Robbery60.15200.00%
Theft from the person30.15200.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 192 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences19211.09-4.48%
Anti-social behaviour514.7721.43%
Shoplifting451.27-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson371.1215.62%
Other theft240.9226.32%
Vehicle crime230.60-20.69%
Public order220.57-48.84%
Burglary220.55-29.03%
Possession of weapons100.55-33.33%
Drugs90.25125.00%
Other crime50.22-28.57%
Bicycle theft30.120.00%
Robbery20.07-50.00%
Theft from the person10.05-83.33%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 201 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 75 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20112.71-2.43%
Shoplifting755.0050.00%
Public order431.8630.30%
Anti-social behaviour421.0727.27%
Criminal damage and arson321.04-21.95%
Burglary310.8040.91%
Vehicle crime290.7720.83%
Other theft190.72-5.00%
Possession of weapons150.47150.00%
Other crime70.37133.33%
Theft from the person60.1750.00%
Robbery40.1533.33%
Drugs40.10-20.00%
Bicycle theft30.10200.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 206 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20611.211.98%
Shoplifting505.1225.00%
Criminal damage and arson411.24-25.45%
Public order331.0232.00%
Anti-social behaviour330.8222.22%
Vehicle crime240.82-25.00%
Burglary220.60-21.43%
Other theft200.55-28.57%
Possession of weapons60.50-33.33%
Drugs50.15-37.50%
Theft from the person40.12300.00%
Other crime30.10-40.00%
Robbery30.07200.00%
Bicycle theft10.07-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 202 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20211.5110.99%
Criminal damage and arson555.0212.24%
Shoplifting401.37-56.52%
Vehicle crime320.99-25.58%
Burglary280.807.69%
Other theft280.70-9.68%
Anti-social behaviour270.70-22.86%
Public order250.67-3.85%
Possession of weapons90.62-18.18%
Drugs80.22-42.86%
Other crime50.20-44.44%
Bicycle theft20.12-66.67%
Robbery10.05-83.33%
Theft from the person10.02-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 182 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 92 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences18213.28-12.50%
Shoplifting924.53148.65%
Criminal damage and arson492.2913.95%
Vehicle crime431.2272.00%
Anti-social behaviour351.07-18.60%
Other theft310.870.00%
Burglary260.77-7.14%
Public order260.65-27.78%
Drugs140.65-17.65%
Possession of weapons110.3557.14%
Other crime90.27125.00%
Robbery60.220.00%
Bicycle theft60.15500.00%
Theft from the person40.15100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 208 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20811.984.00%
Anti-social behaviour435.17-2.27%
Criminal damage and arson431.077.50%
Shoplifting371.07208.33%
Public order360.92-28.00%
Other theft310.9040.91%
Burglary280.7775.00%
Vehicle crime250.70-41.86%
Drugs170.62112.50%
Possession of weapons70.4275.00%
Other crime40.17-42.86%
Theft from the person20.10-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.05-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 200 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20011.290.00%
Public order504.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour441.240.00%
Vehicle crime431.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson401.070.00%
Other theft220.990.00%
Burglary160.550.00%
Shoplifting120.400.00%
Drugs80.300.00%
Other crime70.200.00%
Theft from the person40.170.00%
Possession of weapons40.100.00%
Bicycle theft20.100.00%
Robbery20.050.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 477 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202435
July 202431
June 202440
May 202435
April 202437
March 202432
February 202441
January 202455
December 202349
November 202343
October 202340

A total of 2413 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 201.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 223 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024217
August 2024196
July 2024186
June 2024223
May 2024200
April 2024192
March 2024201
February 2024206
January 2024202
December 2023182
November 2023208
October 2023200

A total of 323 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202415
July 202420
June 202433
May 202424
April 202423
March 202429
February 202424
January 202432
December 202343
November 202325
October 202343

A total of 452 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202442
July 202439
June 202448
May 202447
April 202422
March 202443
February 202433
January 202425
December 202326
November 202336
October 202350

A total of 509 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.42 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 92 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202431
July 202418
June 202449
May 202437
April 202445
March 202475
February 202450
January 202440
December 202392
November 202337
October 202312

A total of 270 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202421
July 202414
June 202421
May 202424
April 202424
March 202419
February 202420
January 202428
December 202331
November 202331
October 202322

A total of 509 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202454
July 202449
June 202441
May 202450
April 202451
March 202442
February 202433
January 202427
December 202335
November 202343
October 202344

A total of 91 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
July 202414
June 202410
May 20249
April 20245
March 20247
February 20243
January 20245
December 20239
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 41 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
June 20247
May 20246
April 20242
March 20244
February 20243
January 20241
December 20236
October 20232

A total of 120 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202411
July 20246
June 202416
May 202415
April 20249
March 20244
February 20245
January 20248
December 202314
November 202317
October 20238

A total of 262 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202415
July 202421
June 202415
May 202431
April 202422
March 202431
February 202422
January 202428
December 202326
November 202328
October 202316

A total of 98 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 20244
June 202411
May 20247
April 202410
March 202415
February 20246
January 20249
December 202311
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 33 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
March 20246
February 20244
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 37 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
July 20243
June 20242
May 20246
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20236
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SO19 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total29
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Shoplifting8
    Public order4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs2
    Vehicle crime1
    Theft from the person1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Worcester Place
    Total9
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Lindsay Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 6. Brinsley Close
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Other theft1
  • 7. Proctor Close
    Total8
    Public order6
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Riversdale Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences7
  • 9. International Way
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Anson Drive
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Cavell Place
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences6
  • 12. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 13. Bursledon Road
    Total6
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 14. Vineyard Close
    Total5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Wharncliffe Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Dairy Close
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Boswell Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Ashburnham Close
    Total4
    Public order3
    Other crime1
  • 19. Hulton Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 20. Wood Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 21. Tunstall Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 22. Marston Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 23. Chettle Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Herrick Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 25. Carey Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 26. The Terrace
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Public order1
  • 27. Gerard Crescent
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Emerald Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Wingate Drive
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 30. Portal Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1