SO15 2SF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SO15 2SF

SO15 2SF, Southampton has recorded a total of 174 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 56.85 per 1,000 population. This SO15 2SF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SO15 postcode area, which has experienced 504 crimes and a crime rate of 15.09 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SO15 2SF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SO15 2SF, encompassing approximately 3060 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SO15 2SF area, explore the SO15 2SF Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SO15 2SF area, visit the SO15 2SF House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (72) incidents (-20.88% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (21.43% increase)
  • Public order: (17) incidents (-22.73% decrease)

SO15 2SF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 23
  • Waterloo Terrace with total crimes: 16
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 15

SO15 2SF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7256.85-20.88%
Anti-social behaviour1723.5221.43%
Public order175.55-22.73%
Drugs175.5521.43%
Burglary135.550.00%
Other theft124.25-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson73.92-53.33%
Vehicle crime72.29-22.22%
Bicycle theft42.29-20.00%
Shoplifting41.31-55.56%
Possession of weapons21.31-50.00%
Theft from the person10.65-50.00%
Other crime10.33-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9175.14-23.53%
Public order2229.7369.23%
Other theft227.19100.00%
Criminal damage and arson157.1966.67%
Anti-social behaviour144.90-17.65%
Drugs144.57-17.65%
Burglary134.57116.67%
Shoplifting94.25-40.00%
Vehicle crime92.9428.57%
Robbery72.9475.00%
Bicycle theft52.2966.67%
Possession of weapons41.63-42.86%
Other crime31.310.00%
Theft from the person20.98-33.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 119 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11976.4523.96%
Anti-social behaviour1738.88-5.56%
Drugs175.5541.67%
Shoplifting155.5536.36%
Public order134.90-62.86%
Other theft114.25-38.89%
Criminal damage and arson93.5912.50%
Possession of weapons72.9475.00%
Vehicle crime72.2916.67%
Burglary62.29-14.29%
Robbery41.9633.33%
Other crime31.310.00%
Bicycle theft30.9850.00%
Theft from the person30.98-40.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 96 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9673.5126.32%
Public order3531.36150.00%
Anti-social behaviour1811.4312.50%
Other theft185.8812.50%
Drugs125.880.00%
Shoplifting113.92-52.17%
Criminal damage and arson83.59-42.86%
Burglary72.6116.67%
Vehicle crime62.29100.00%
Theft from the person51.96150.00%
Possession of weapons41.63-50.00%
Robbery31.31200.00%
Bicycle theft20.98-33.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7664.69-24.75%
Shoplifting2324.8364.29%
Anti-social behaviour167.516.67%
Other theft165.23128.57%
Criminal damage and arson145.23-6.67%
Public order144.57-17.65%
Drugs124.5720.00%
Possession of weapons83.92700.00%
Burglary62.610.00%
Other crime41.96300.00%
Bicycle theft31.31-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.98-25.00%
Theft from the person20.98-33.33%
Robbery10.65-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 101 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10165.6712.22%
Public order1733.006.25%
Criminal damage and arson155.5515.38%
Anti-social behaviour154.90-11.76%
Shoplifting144.900.00%
Drugs104.5742.86%
Other theft73.27-41.67%
Burglary62.2920.00%
Bicycle theft41.9633.33%
Vehicle crime41.3133.33%
Robbery31.3150.00%
Theft from the person30.9850.00%
Possession of weapons10.98-66.67%
Other crime10.330.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9061.42-8.16%
Anti-social behaviour1729.4030.77%
Public order165.55-5.88%
Shoplifting145.23180.00%
Criminal damage and arson134.57-7.14%
Other theft124.25-14.29%
Drugs73.92-46.15%
Burglary52.29-28.57%
Possession of weapons31.6350.00%
Vehicle crime30.980.00%
Bicycle theft30.980.00%
Robbery20.980.00%
Theft from the person20.65-33.33%
Other crime10.650.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 98 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9863.718.89%
Public order1732.02-37.04%
Criminal damage and arson145.557.69%
Other theft144.57-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour134.57-61.76%
Drugs134.25-23.53%
Burglary74.2575.00%
Shoplifting52.29400.00%
Vehicle crime31.63-72.73%
Theft from the person30.98200.00%
Bicycle theft30.980.00%
Robbery20.98-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.65-66.67%
Other crime10.650.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9073.51-13.46%
Anti-social behaviour3429.400.00%
Public order2711.110.00%
Other theft188.8220.00%
Drugs175.8870.00%
Criminal damage and arson135.5518.18%
Vehicle crime114.25120.00%
Possession of weapons63.59100.00%
Burglary41.96100.00%
Robbery31.310.00%
Shoplifting10.98-83.33%
Theft from the person10.33-87.50%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 104 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10476.4510.64%
Anti-social behaviour3433.98126.67%
Public order2711.113.85%
Other theft158.8225.00%
Criminal damage and arson114.9010.00%
Drugs103.59-41.18%
Theft from the person83.27100.00%
Shoplifting62.61-25.00%
Vehicle crime51.9625.00%
Other crime31.63-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.980.00%
Robbery30.98200.00%
Possession of weapons30.98-40.00%
Burglary20.98-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 94 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9469.590.00%
Public order2630.710.00%
Drugs178.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour155.550.00%
Other theft124.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.920.00%
Burglary103.270.00%
Shoplifting83.270.00%
Possession of weapons52.610.00%
Vehicle crime41.630.00%
Other crime41.310.00%
Theft from the person41.310.00%
Bicycle theft31.310.00%
Robbery10.980.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 79 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202413
July 20246
June 20247
May 20246
April 20246
March 20245
February 20247
January 20244
December 20232
November 202310

A total of 210 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.09 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202414
July 202417
June 202418
May 202416
April 202415
March 202417
February 202413
January 202434
December 202334
November 202315

A total of 129 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202415
July 20249
June 20248
May 202414
April 202415
March 202413
February 202414
January 202413
December 202311
November 202310

A total of 1031 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 93.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 119 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202472
August 202491
July 2024119
June 202496
May 202476
April 2024101
March 202490
February 202498
January 202490
December 2023104
November 202394

A total of 231 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202422
July 202413
June 202435
May 202414
April 202417
March 202416
February 202417
January 202427
December 202327
November 202326

A total of 62 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 20247
June 20246
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 20243
January 202411
December 20235
November 20234

A total of 157 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202422
July 202411
June 202418
May 202416
April 20247
March 202412
February 202414
January 202418
December 202315
November 202312

A total of 146 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202414
July 202417
June 202412
May 202412
April 202410
March 20247
February 202413
January 202417
December 202310
November 202317

A total of 45 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20247
June 20244
May 20248
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20246
December 20233
November 20235

A total of 33 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 20243
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 110 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
July 202415
June 202411
May 202423
April 202414
March 202414
February 20245
January 20241
December 20236
November 20238

A total of 34 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20245
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20238
November 20234

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20233
November 20234

A total of 29 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SO15 2SF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total23
    Violence and sexual offences13
    Public order3
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Waterloo Terrace
    Total16
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Drugs3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order3
    Drugs2
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Park Walk
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Carlton Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Onslow Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Above Bar Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 8. College Place
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 9. Cranbury Terrace
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Bedford Place
    Total5
    Burglary3
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Southampton Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Cranbury Place
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. London Road
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Lower Banister Street
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Rockstone Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Hospital
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 17. Cumberland Place
    Total3
    Drugs3
  • 18. Bellevue Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Winchester Street
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Handford Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 21. Methuen Street
    Total3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Rockstone Lane
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 23. Bellevue Terrace
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Exmoor Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Brintons Terrace
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Charlotte Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 27. Oxford Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 28. St Andrews Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 29. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Devonshire Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1