VARNA ROAD, SO15 3AG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SO15 3AG

VARNA ROAD, SO15 3AG, Southampton has recorded a total of 48 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.45 per 1,000 population. This SO15 3AG 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 3AG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SO15 3AG, encompassing approximately 3855 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-23.81% decrease)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)

SO15 3AG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cliff Road with total crimes: 7
  • Sir George'S Road with total crimes: 5
  • Cawte Road with total crimes: 5

VARNA ROAD, SO15 3AG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.45-23.81%
Public order94.1550.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.33-28.57%
Vehicle crime41.30100.00%
Shoplifting31.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.780.00%
Burglary30.7850.00%
Other crime20.78100.00%
Other theft10.52-75.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.1923.53%
Anti-social behaviour75.4575.00%
Public order61.82200.00%
Other theft41.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0450.00%
Burglary20.78100.00%
Vehicle crime20.52100.00%
Other crime10.52-50.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.4141.67%
Shoplifting84.41-65.22%
Anti-social behaviour42.07-42.86%
Other theft41.04100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.04-80.00%
Drugs20.52100.00%
Other crime20.520.00%
Public order20.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.52-75.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2317.3821.05%
Violence and sexual offences125.96-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson103.11100.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.590.00%
Vehicle crime41.8233.33%
Other crime21.040.00%
Other theft20.52-66.67%
Public order20.52-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Robbery10.26-50.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Burglary10.26-75.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1916.60-9.52%
Violence and sexual offences134.9362.50%
Anti-social behaviour73.3775.00%
Other theft61.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.5625.00%
Burglary41.3033.33%
Public order31.04-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.780.00%
Robbery20.780.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2114.52-16.00%
Violence and sexual offences85.45-57.89%
Other theft62.0750.00%
Public order61.56200.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.56100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.0433.33%
Vehicle crime31.04-62.50%
Burglary30.78-40.00%
Drugs10.780.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2518.41177.78%
Violence and sexual offences196.4818.75%
Vehicle crime84.930.00%
Burglary52.07150.00%
Other theft41.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0450.00%
Other crime20.780.00%
Public order20.52-77.78%
Anti-social behaviour20.52100.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.676.67%
Public order94.15350.00%
Shoplifting92.33-18.18%
Other theft42.3333.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.04-66.67%
Other crime20.520.00%
Burglary20.52-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.52-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1515.0466.67%
Shoplifting113.8937.50%
Criminal damage and arson62.85200.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.560.00%
Vehicle crime51.3066.67%
Drugs41.30100.00%
Burglary31.04-40.00%
Other theft30.780.00%
Public order20.78-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.15-25.00%
Shoplifting82.33-42.86%
Burglary52.0766.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.30400.00%
Public order41.30-42.86%
Vehicle crime31.04-50.00%
Other theft30.78200.00%
Drugs20.78100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.52-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1414.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences123.630.00%
Public order73.11-30.00%
Vehicle crime61.82100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.5625.00%
Burglary31.300.00%
Bicycle theft30.78200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.780.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Other theft10.26-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.11-63.64%
Public order103.1142.86%
Criminal damage and arson42.5933.33%
Other theft31.04-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.780.00%
Burglary30.78-50.00%
Drugs10.780.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3318.410.00%
Shoplifting98.560.00%
Public order72.330.00%
Burglary61.820.00%
Other theft51.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.300.00%
Vehicle crime30.780.00%
Theft from the person20.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20244
June 20247
May 20247
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20245
December 20235
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
March 20242
February 20242

A total of 69 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20246
March 20242
February 20249
January 20242
December 20234
November 20237
October 202310
September 20237

A total of 203 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202421
July 202417
June 202412
May 202413
April 20248
March 202419
February 202416
January 202415
December 20239
November 202312
October 202312
September 202333

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 20246
April 20246
March 20244
February 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 150 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.64 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20248
June 202423
May 202419
April 202421
March 202425
February 20249
January 202411
December 20238
November 202314
September 20239

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20248
January 20245
December 20233
November 20236
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 202410
May 20245
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
January 20246
December 20232
November 20235
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
March 20245
February 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
January 20241

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20233
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SO15 3AG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Cliff Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Sir George'S Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Cawte Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Millbrook Road East
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Varna Road
    Total4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Pitt Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Richmond Road
    Total4
    Public order2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Almond Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Princes Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Dymott Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Payne'S Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 12. Kingston Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Waterloo Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Bridgwater Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Nelson Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Trafalgar Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. West Bay Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1