THE COMPASS, SO14 5BP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SO14 5BP

THE COMPASS, SO14 5BP, Southampton has recorded a total of 101 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.93 per 1,000 population. This SO14 5BP 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 5BP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SO14 5BP, encompassing approximately 6340 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SO14 5BP area, explore the SO14 5BP Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (50) incidents (78.57% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (17) incidents (466.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)

SO14 5BP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Golden Grove with total crimes: 16
  • Bell Street with total crimes: 8
  • Chandos Street with total crimes: 6

THE COMPASS, SO14 5BP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5015.9378.57%
Criminal damage and arson177.89466.67%
Anti-social behaviour102.68100.00%
Public order71.58-12.50%
Drugs41.100.00%
Other theft40.6333.33%
Bicycle theft30.6350.00%
Possession of weapons20.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-80.00%
Robbery10.160.00%
Burglary10.16-66.67%
Theft from the person10.160.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2810.25-31.71%
Public order84.420.00%
Vehicle crime51.2625.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.79-28.57%
Drugs40.79-33.33%
Other crime30.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.4750.00%
Burglary30.47-57.14%
Other theft30.470.00%
Bicycle theft20.47100.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4113.0964.00%
Public order86.4714.29%
Anti-social behaviour71.26-12.50%
Burglary71.1040.00%
Drugs61.1050.00%
Vehicle crime40.950.00%
Other theft30.63-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson20.47-80.00%
Possession of weapons20.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%
Bicycle theft10.16-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2511.5125.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.9466.67%
Anti-social behaviour81.58-11.11%
Other theft71.2640.00%
Public order71.100.00%
Burglary51.100.00%
Drugs40.7933.33%
Vehicle crime40.63-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.630.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.41-45.95%
Vehicle crime103.1566.67%
Anti-social behaviour91.5880.00%
Public order71.42133.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.10-25.00%
Other theft50.95-16.67%
Possession of weapons30.7950.00%
Drugs30.470.00%
Bicycle theft20.47100.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3712.1423.33%
Criminal damage and arson85.8433.33%
Other theft61.26100.00%
Vehicle crime60.95-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour50.95-54.55%
Drugs30.79-72.73%
Public order30.47-75.00%
Other crime20.470.00%
Robbery20.32100.00%
Possession of weapons20.32100.00%
Burglary10.32-80.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3014.517.14%
Public order124.73200.00%
Anti-social behaviour111.8957.14%
Drugs111.7383.33%
Vehicle crime71.73133.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.1020.00%
Burglary50.95400.00%
Other theft30.79-50.00%
Other crime20.470.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%
Shoplifting10.16-50.00%
Robbery10.160.00%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2810.4112.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.420.00%
Drugs61.1020.00%
Other theft60.95-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.95-37.50%
Public order40.79100.00%
Vehicle crime30.63-57.14%
Other crime20.470.00%
Shoplifting20.32100.00%
Possession of weapons10.32-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.16-50.00%
Burglary10.16-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2511.20-13.79%
Other theft83.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.26100.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.26133.33%
Vehicle crime71.1075.00%
Drugs51.100.00%
Robbery20.79100.00%
Bicycle theft20.32100.00%
Burglary20.32-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.32-33.33%
Public order20.32-66.67%
Shoplifting10.32-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2911.203.57%
Other theft84.57-33.33%
Public order61.26-14.29%
Drugs50.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.79300.00%
Burglary40.63100.00%
Vehicle crime40.63-33.33%
Possession of weapons30.63200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.47-66.67%
Shoplifting20.47-50.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Robbery10.160.00%
Bicycle theft10.16-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2812.1416.67%
Other theft124.4250.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.89-18.18%
Public order71.4240.00%
Vehicle crime61.10-60.00%
Drugs50.95-16.67%
Shoplifting40.790.00%
Burglary20.63-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.16-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2412.93-4.00%
Vehicle crime153.7987.50%
Anti-social behaviour112.37-26.67%
Other theft81.7314.29%
Drugs61.2650.00%
Public order50.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.79-28.57%
Burglary40.79300.00%
Bicycle theft20.630.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2512.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour153.940.00%
Vehicle crime82.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.260.00%
Other theft71.100.00%
Public order51.100.00%
Drugs40.790.00%
Shoplifting30.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Burglary10.160.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 82 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20243
July 20242
June 202410
May 20246
April 20248
March 20246
February 20245
January 20248
December 20234
November 20231
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 66 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20246
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 202411
February 20246
January 20245
December 20235
November 20235
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 80 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 20247
May 20245
April 20246
March 20243
February 20246
January 20248
December 20238
November 202312
October 20238
September 20237

A total of 390 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202450
August 202428
July 202441
June 202425
May 202420
April 202437
March 202430
February 202428
January 202425
December 202329
November 202328
October 202324
September 202325

A total of 107 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.23 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
July 20247
June 20248
May 20249
April 20245
March 202411
February 20247
January 20247
December 20233
November 20239
October 202311
September 202315

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 81 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 20248
June 20247
May 20247
April 20243
March 202412
February 20244
January 20242
December 20236
November 20237
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 80 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20244
June 20244
May 202410
April 20246
March 20247
February 20243
January 20247
December 20234
November 20236
October 202315
September 20238

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20247
June 20245
April 20241
March 20245
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
September 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SO14 5BP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Golden Grove
    Total16
    Criminal damage and arson7
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Bell Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Chandos Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 4. Ascupart Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. James Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 8. Orchard Lane
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. John Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
  • 10. The Compass
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 11. Melbourne Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 12. Maryfield
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Chapel Road
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Albert Road South
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 15. St Mary Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. South Front
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Elm Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 19. Albert Road North
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Anglesea Terrace
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Evans Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Cook Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Marine Parade
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Endle Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Glebe Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 26. Nelson Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Granville Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 28. Rudd Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Lime Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Russell Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1