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

Overview of Crime in SO14 5BS

THE COMPASS, SO14 5BS, Southampton has recorded a total of 116 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.04 per 1,000 population. This SO14 5BS 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 5BS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SO14 5BS, encompassing approximately 6807 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (56) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (16) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)

SO14 5BS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Golden Grove with total crimes: 16
  • Canute Road with total crimes: 11
  • Bell Street with total crimes: 8

THE COMPASS, SO14 5BS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5617.04100.00%
Criminal damage and arson168.23166.67%
Anti-social behaviour122.35100.00%
Drugs81.76100.00%
Public order81.1814.29%
Other theft51.1825.00%
Bicycle theft20.730.00%
Vehicle crime20.29-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.290.00%
Shoplifting20.29100.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Burglary10.15-83.33%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2810.87-40.43%
Public order74.11-36.36%
Vehicle crime61.0350.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.88200.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.88-14.29%
Burglary60.88-14.29%
Other crime40.880.00%
Drugs40.59-33.33%
Other theft40.590.00%
Bicycle theft20.59100.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4713.9656.67%
Public order116.9057.14%
Anti-social behaviour71.62-22.22%
Burglary71.0340.00%
Drugs61.0350.00%
Other theft40.88-33.33%
Vehicle crime40.59-42.86%
Possession of weapons20.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.29-80.00%
Robbery20.290.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.15-50.00%
Shoplifting10.15-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3012.193.45%
Criminal damage and arson104.4111.11%
Anti-social behaviour91.47-18.18%
Vehicle crime71.32-30.00%
Public order71.03-12.50%
Other theft61.030.00%
Burglary50.88400.00%
Drugs40.730.00%
Shoplifting30.5950.00%
Bicycle theft20.44-33.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2912.78-23.68%
Anti-social behaviour114.26175.00%
Vehicle crime101.6266.67%
Criminal damage and arson91.4712.50%
Public order81.32166.67%
Other theft61.180.00%
Drugs40.880.00%
Possession of weapons30.5950.00%
Bicycle theft30.4450.00%
Shoplifting20.44-75.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Other crime10.15-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3812.6322.58%
Criminal damage and arson85.5814.29%
Shoplifting81.18-27.27%
Other theft61.1850.00%
Vehicle crime60.88-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour40.88-63.64%
Drugs40.59-66.67%
Public order30.59-81.25%
Possession of weapons20.440.00%
Bicycle theft20.29100.00%
Other crime20.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Burglary10.15-75.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3116.45-13.89%
Public order164.55100.00%
Drugs122.35100.00%
Anti-social behaviour111.7622.22%
Shoplifting111.6222.22%
Vehicle crime91.62200.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.32-30.00%
Burglary41.03100.00%
Other theft40.59-50.00%
Other crime20.590.00%
Possession of weapons20.29100.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3613.9624.14%
Criminal damage and arson105.2942.86%
Anti-social behaviour91.4712.50%
Shoplifting91.32-30.77%
Public order81.32100.00%
Other theft81.180.00%
Drugs61.18100.00%
Vehicle crime30.88-62.50%
Other crime20.440.00%
Burglary20.29100.00%
Possession of weapons10.29-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.15-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2913.223.57%
Shoplifting134.26333.33%
Anti-social behaviour81.91166.67%
Other theft81.18-11.11%
Vehicle crime81.1860.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.1816.67%
Possession of weapons51.0366.67%
Public order40.73-42.86%
Drugs30.59-57.14%
Robbery20.44100.00%
Bicycle theft20.290.00%
Burglary10.29-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2811.75-17.65%
Other theft94.11-30.77%
Drugs71.320.00%
Public order71.03-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson61.0350.00%
Vehicle crime50.88-16.67%
Burglary40.730.00%
Possession of weapons30.59200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.44-66.67%
Shoplifting30.44-72.73%
Other crime20.440.00%
Bicycle theft20.29-33.33%
Robbery10.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3414.840.00%
Other theft134.9962.50%
Shoplifting111.911000.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.62-25.00%
Public order81.3214.29%
Drugs71.18-22.22%
Vehicle crime61.03-60.00%
Burglary40.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.59-20.00%
Bicycle theft30.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.44-50.00%
Robbery10.150.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3415.130.00%
Vehicle crime154.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour122.200.00%
Drugs91.760.00%
Other theft81.320.00%
Public order71.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.030.00%
Burglary40.730.00%
Bicycle theft30.590.00%
Other crime20.440.00%
Possession of weapons20.290.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 90 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20246
July 20242
June 202410
May 20249
April 20248
March 20247
February 202410
January 20247
December 20236
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 74 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 20246
June 20244
May 20244
April 20244
March 202412
February 20246
January 20243
December 20237
November 20237
October 20239

A total of 81 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20244
June 20246
May 20246
April 20246
March 20244
February 20248
January 20248
December 20239
November 202313
October 20238

A total of 420 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202456
August 202428
July 202447
June 202430
May 202429
April 202438
March 202431
February 202436
January 202429
December 202328
November 202334
October 202334

A total of 101 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20246
July 20247
June 20249
May 202411
April 20244
March 202411
February 20249
January 20248
December 20233
November 20239
October 202312

A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 94 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 202411
June 20247
May 20248
April 20243
March 202416
February 20248
January 20244
December 20237
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 81 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20244
June 20247
May 202410
April 20246
March 20249
February 20243
January 20248
December 20235
November 20236
October 202315

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20245
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20247
June 20245
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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
October 20231

A total of 65 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20248
March 202411
February 20249
January 202413
December 20233
November 202311
October 20231

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
December 20232
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Golden Grove
    Total16
    Criminal damage and arson7
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Canute Road
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Parking Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. James Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Bernard Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Melbourne Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 13. Maryfield
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Chapel Road
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. St Lawrence Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Public order1
  • 16. Albert Road South
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 17. St Mary Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Elm Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 20. Albert Road North
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Anglesea Terrace
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Evans Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. Cook Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Marine Parade
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Endle Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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