SO14 3AR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SO14 3AR

SO14 3AR, Southampton has recorded a total of 125 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.17 per 1,000 population. This SO14 3AR 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 3AR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SO14 3AR, encompassing approximately 6519 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SO14 3AR area, explore the SO14 3AR Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (51) incidents (21.43% increase)
  • Other theft: (16) incidents (45.45% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (20.00% increase)

SO14 3AR Crime Hotspots

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

  • York Walk with total crimes: 14
  • High Street with total crimes: 9
  • Bell Street with total crimes: 8

SO14 3AR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5119.1721.43%
Other theft167.8245.45%
Anti-social behaviour122.4520.00%
Public order111.84-31.25%
Drugs81.6914.29%
Criminal damage and arson71.23-30.00%
Bicycle theft51.07150.00%
Shoplifting50.77-61.54%
Burglary30.77-72.73%
Vehicle crime30.46-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.46-50.00%
Theft from the person10.15-50.00%
Other crime10.15-66.67%
Robbery10.15-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4221.32-19.23%
Public order166.440.00%
Shoplifting132.4544.44%
Burglary111.9910.00%
Other theft111.6937.50%
Anti-social behaviour101.69-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson101.53150.00%
Drugs71.5316.67%
Vehicle crime61.0750.00%
Robbery40.92100.00%
Other crime30.61200.00%
Possession of weapons20.460.00%
Bicycle theft20.31-60.00%
Theft from the person20.31-33.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5221.78-16.13%
Anti-social behaviour227.98-4.35%
Public order163.376.67%
Burglary102.45150.00%
Shoplifting91.5350.00%
Other theft81.38-11.11%
Drugs61.23200.00%
Bicycle theft50.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.77-66.67%
Vehicle crime40.61-60.00%
Theft from the person30.61-25.00%
Robbery20.46-33.33%
Other crime10.310.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6223.32-8.82%
Anti-social behaviour239.5143.75%
Public order153.53-21.05%
Criminal damage and arson122.3033.33%
Vehicle crime101.84100.00%
Other theft91.53-10.00%
Shoplifting61.38-14.29%
Burglary40.92-33.33%
Theft from the person40.6133.33%
Robbery30.610.00%
Drugs20.46-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.31-75.00%
Other crime10.15-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6823.4723.64%
Public order1910.4372.73%
Anti-social behaviour162.9133.33%
Other theft102.45-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson91.530.00%
Shoplifting71.38-22.22%
Burglary61.07100.00%
Vehicle crime50.9225.00%
Possession of weapons40.77100.00%
Drugs30.61-25.00%
Theft from the person30.4650.00%
Other crime20.46100.00%
Bicycle theft10.31-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5519.4825.00%
Anti-social behaviour128.44-36.84%
Other theft111.8437.50%
Public order111.69-57.69%
Criminal damage and arson91.69-18.18%
Shoplifting91.38-30.77%
Drugs41.38-60.00%
Vehicle crime40.61-20.00%
Burglary30.61-72.73%
Possession of weapons20.46-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.310.00%
Theft from the person20.31-50.00%
Robbery20.31100.00%
Other crime10.31-80.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4424.85-31.25%
Public order266.7544.44%
Anti-social behaviour193.9935.71%
Shoplifting132.91116.67%
Criminal damage and arson111.99-21.43%
Burglary111.6983.33%
Drugs101.6966.67%
Other theft81.53-20.00%
Vehicle crime51.2366.67%
Other crime50.77400.00%
Theft from the person40.770.00%
Possession of weapons30.61200.00%
Bicycle theft20.460.00%
Robbery10.31-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6422.5582.86%
Public order189.8228.57%
Anti-social behaviour142.7627.27%
Criminal damage and arson142.15100.00%
Other theft102.150.00%
Drugs61.53100.00%
Burglary60.92-25.00%
Shoplifting60.92100.00%
Robbery40.92300.00%
Vehicle crime30.610.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.15-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3516.41-36.36%
Public order145.37-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.15-15.38%
Other theft101.69-37.50%
Burglary81.53-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson71.23-12.50%
Possession of weapons41.07300.00%
Theft from the person40.6133.33%
Drugs30.61-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.46-57.14%
Bicycle theft30.460.00%
Shoplifting30.46-78.57%
Robbery10.46-50.00%
Other crime10.15-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5524.3922.22%
Public order208.4411.11%
Other theft163.0714.29%
Shoplifting142.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour132.1544.44%
Burglary111.9937.50%
Criminal damage and arson81.6914.29%
Vehicle crime71.23-12.50%
Drugs51.07-50.00%
Other crime40.7733.33%
Theft from the person30.61200.00%
Robbery20.46100.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4521.47-6.25%
Public order186.9038.46%
Other theft142.7655.56%
Shoplifting142.150.00%
Drugs102.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.53-30.77%
Burglary81.38100.00%
Vehicle crime81.23-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson71.23-12.50%
Other crime31.07200.00%
Bicycle theft10.46-75.00%
Theft from the person10.15-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.15-50.00%
Robbery10.15-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4819.6333.33%
Anti-social behaviour137.36-27.78%
Public order131.9930.00%
Vehicle crime111.9922.22%
Drugs101.69-33.33%
Other theft91.53-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson81.380.00%
Burglary41.23-55.56%
Bicycle theft40.61300.00%
Theft from the person30.6150.00%
Possession of weapons20.460.00%
Robbery20.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3620.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour185.520.00%
Drugs152.760.00%
Shoplifting132.300.00%
Other theft111.990.00%
Public order101.690.00%
Vehicle crime91.530.00%
Burglary91.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.380.00%
Theft from the person21.230.00%
Possession of weapons20.310.00%
Robbery20.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 192 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202410
July 202422
June 202423
May 202416
April 202412
March 202419
February 202414
January 202411
December 202313
November 20239
October 202313
September 202318

A total of 114 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.77 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
July 20244
June 202412
May 20249
April 20249
March 202411
February 202414
January 20247
December 20238
November 20237
October 20238
September 20238

A total of 207 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202416
July 202416
June 202415
May 202419
April 202411
March 202426
February 202418
January 202414
December 202320
November 202318
October 202313
September 202310

A total of 657 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 50.54 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202451
August 202442
July 202452
June 202462
May 202468
April 202455
March 202444
February 202464
January 202435
December 202355
November 202345
October 202348
September 202336

A total of 24 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 32 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 89 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.85 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 20246
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 202410
February 20246
January 20243
December 20235
November 202310
October 202310
September 202315

A total of 143 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202411
July 20248
June 20249
May 202410
April 202411
March 20248
February 202410
January 202410
December 202316
November 202314
October 20239
September 202311

A total of 94 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.23 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202411
July 202410
June 20244
May 20246
April 20243
March 202411
February 20246
January 20248
December 202311
November 20238
October 20234
September 20239

A total of 26 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20245
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20243
November 20231
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 78 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20244
June 202410
May 20245
April 20244
March 20245
February 20243
January 20243
December 20237
November 20238
October 202311
September 20239

A total of 112 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202413
July 20249
June 20246
May 20247
April 20249
March 202413
February 20246
January 20243
December 202314
November 202314
September 202313

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SO14 3AR postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. York Walk
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 2. High Street
    Total9
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Bell Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Oxford Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Drugs1
  • 5. Chandos Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 6. Orchard Lane
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. John Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
  • 8. Platform Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
  • 9. Nightclub
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 10. French Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
  • 11. Bernard Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Parking Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
  • 13. Westgate Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 14. St Lawrence Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Public order1
  • 15. Briton Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. West Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 17. Upper Bugle Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 18. Back Of The Walls
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 19. Strand
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Evans Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Queen'S Terrace
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 22. White Star Way
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 23. Orchard Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. Vyse Lane
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Market Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Supermarket
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 27. Lime Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Russell Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Captains Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1