JAMES STREET, SO14 1PJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SO14 1PJ

JAMES STREET, SO14 1PJ, Southampton has recorded a total of 114 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.96 per 1,000 population. This SO14 1PJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SO14 postcode area, which has experienced 474 crimes and a crime rate of 19.19 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SO14 1PJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SO14 1PJ, encompassing approximately 5712 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SO14 1PJ area, explore the SO14 1PJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (49) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (18) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-31.25% decrease)

SO14 1PJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Golden Grove with total crimes: 16
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 8

JAMES STREET, SO14 1PJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4919.9616.67%
Criminal damage and arson188.58200.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.15-31.25%
Drugs81.930.00%
Public order81.40-11.11%
Possession of weapons61.400.00%
Bicycle theft41.050.00%
Vehicle crime30.70-50.00%
Other theft30.53-66.67%
Robbery20.530.00%
Burglary10.35-83.33%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4220.31-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour167.3545.45%
Other theft92.80125.00%
Public order91.58-43.75%
Drugs81.58-27.27%
Burglary61.40-33.33%
Vehicle crime61.05200.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.0520.00%
Other crime51.050.00%
Bicycle theft40.88100.00%
Robbery20.700.00%
Shoplifting20.35100.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6022.0633.33%
Public order1610.50220.00%
Drugs112.8022.22%
Anti-social behaviour111.93-21.43%
Burglary91.9380.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.58-54.55%
Other theft40.88-42.86%
Vehicle crime20.70-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.350.00%
Robbery20.35-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.35100.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4518.9150.00%
Anti-social behaviour147.88-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson112.4583.33%
Drugs91.930.00%
Other theft71.58-30.00%
Public order51.23-64.29%
Burglary50.88400.00%
Robbery40.88100.00%
Vehicle crime40.70-63.64%
Bicycle theft20.70100.00%
Possession of weapons10.35-66.67%
Shoplifting10.18-85.71%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3020.13-31.82%
Anti-social behaviour185.250.00%
Public order143.1555.56%
Vehicle crime112.45175.00%
Other theft101.9366.67%
Drugs91.7550.00%
Shoplifting71.58250.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.23-45.45%
Possession of weapons31.050.00%
Other crime20.530.00%
Robbery20.35-33.33%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Burglary10.18-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4419.6122.22%
Anti-social behaviour187.705.88%
Criminal damage and arson113.1583.33%
Public order91.93-30.77%
Drugs61.58-71.43%
Other theft61.05100.00%
Vehicle crime41.05-20.00%
Burglary30.70-57.14%
Possession of weapons30.530.00%
Robbery30.53-25.00%
Other crime20.530.00%
Shoplifting20.35100.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3621.18-25.00%
Drugs216.30110.00%
Anti-social behaviour173.6841.67%
Public order132.9818.18%
Burglary72.28133.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.2350.00%
Vehicle crime51.0566.67%
Robbery40.880.00%
Other theft30.70-57.14%
Possession of weapons30.5350.00%
Bicycle theft20.530.00%
Other crime20.350.00%
Shoplifting10.35-75.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4818.5633.33%
Anti-social behaviour128.400.00%
Public order112.1083.33%
Drugs101.93-9.09%
Other theft71.75-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson41.23-55.56%
Shoplifting40.700.00%
Burglary30.7050.00%
Vehicle crime30.53-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.53100.00%
Other crime20.35100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3618.56-12.20%
Anti-social behaviour126.300.00%
Drugs112.10175.00%
Vehicle crime91.93200.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.5850.00%
Other theft81.58-11.11%
Public order61.40-40.00%
Bicycle theft41.050.00%
Shoplifting40.70-20.00%
Robbery30.70200.00%
Burglary20.53-33.33%
Other crime10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.18-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4117.3370.83%
Anti-social behaviour127.18-40.00%
Public order102.10150.00%
Other theft91.75-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.58200.00%
Shoplifting51.05400.00%
Drugs40.88-66.67%
Possession of weapons40.70300.00%
Vehicle crime30.70-40.00%
Burglary30.53200.00%
Other crime10.53-50.00%
Robbery10.180.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2415.05-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour204.20-33.33%
Other theft123.5020.00%
Drugs122.1071.43%
Vehicle crime52.10-75.00%
Public order40.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.70-50.00%
Other crime20.35100.00%
Theft from the person10.35-50.00%
Burglary10.18-75.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Robbery10.180.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3220.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour305.600.00%
Vehicle crime205.250.00%
Other theft103.500.00%
Drugs71.750.00%
Burglary41.230.00%
Public order40.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.700.00%
Bicycle theft30.700.00%
Theft from the person20.530.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Robbery10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 116 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
July 202411
June 20249
May 20249
April 20246
March 202421
February 202410
January 202411
December 20234
November 202312
October 20237

A total of 26 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 109 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
July 202416
June 20245
May 202414
April 20249
March 202413
February 202411
January 20246
December 202310
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 487 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202449
August 202442
July 202460
June 202445
May 202430
April 202444
March 202436
February 202448
January 202436
December 202341
November 202324
October 202332

A total of 191 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202416
July 202411
June 202414
May 202418
April 202418
March 202417
February 202412
January 202412
December 202312
November 202320
October 202330

A total of 88 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20246
July 20245
June 202411
May 20246
April 202411
March 20246
February 20244
January 20249
December 20236
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 75 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20242
June 20244
May 202411
April 20244
March 20245
February 20243
January 20249
December 20233
November 20235
October 202320

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242
January 20244
October 20233

A total of 25 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 88 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20249
July 20244
June 20247
May 202410
April 20246
March 20243
February 20247
January 20248
December 20239
November 202312
October 202310

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20249
June 20245
May 20241
April 20243
March 20247
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20247
April 20242
March 20241
February 20244
January 20244
December 20235
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SO14 1PJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Golden Grove
    Total16
    Criminal damage and arson7
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Vehicle crime1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Possession of weapons2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 4. Bell Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. North Front
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 6. Wolverton Road
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Possession of weapons2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. St Marks Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Ascupart Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. James Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 11. The Compass
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 12. Clifford Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Melbourne Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 14. Maryfield
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Chapel Road
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Strand
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Broad Green
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 18. St Mary Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Cossack Green
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 20. South Front
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Anglesea Terrace
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Evans Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. Craven Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Cook Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Marine Parade
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Glebe Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 27. Nelson Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Granville Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 29. Rudd Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Lime Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1