WATERLOO ROAD, SO15 3AQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SO15 3AQ

WATERLOO ROAD, SO15 3AQ, Southampton has recorded a total of 129 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.42 per 1,000 population. This SO15 3AQ 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 3AQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SO15 3AQ, encompassing approximately 5283 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SO15 3AQ area, explore the SO15 3AQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (49) incidents (32.43% increase)
  • Public order: (22) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (14) incidents (75.00% increase)

SO15 3AQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 59
  • Shirley Road with total crimes: 10
  • Cliff Road with total crimes: 7

WATERLOO ROAD, SO15 3AQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4924.4232.43%
Public order229.270.00%
Drugs144.1675.00%
Anti-social behaviour132.65116.67%
Shoplifting82.46-46.67%
Criminal damage and arson71.51-30.00%
Vehicle crime51.3266.67%
Burglary40.9533.33%
Other crime20.76100.00%
Other theft20.38-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.38100.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3720.825.71%
Public order227.00120.00%
Shoplifting154.16-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.84150.00%
Drugs81.89-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour61.51-25.00%
Burglary31.14200.00%
Other theft30.57-57.14%
Vehicle crime30.57-62.50%
Other crime10.57-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Robbery10.190.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3521.96-27.08%
Shoplifting206.62-31.03%
Drugs133.7918.18%
Public order102.46-37.50%
Vehicle crime81.8933.33%
Anti-social behaviour81.51-50.00%
Other theft71.51250.00%
Other crime51.3266.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.95-60.00%
Bicycle theft30.760.00%
Burglary10.57-87.50%
Possession of weapons10.19-66.67%
Robbery10.19-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4829.53-9.43%
Shoplifting299.09-9.38%
Anti-social behaviour165.4914.29%
Public order163.03-27.27%
Drugs113.03-45.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.080.00%
Burglary81.8933.33%
Vehicle crime61.51200.00%
Possession of weapons31.1450.00%
Other crime30.5750.00%
Theft from the person20.570.00%
Other theft20.38-75.00%
Robbery20.38-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5333.69120.83%
Shoplifting3210.033.23%
Public order226.06120.00%
Drugs204.1681.82%
Anti-social behaviour143.79100.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.6566.67%
Other theft81.89-50.00%
Burglary61.5150.00%
Robbery41.140.00%
Theft from the person20.76100.00%
Vehicle crime20.38-77.78%
Other crime20.380.00%
Possession of weapons20.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3122.90-27.91%
Violence and sexual offences245.87-40.00%
Other theft164.5477.78%
Drugs113.03-35.29%
Public order102.08-9.09%
Vehicle crime91.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.7075.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.32-14.29%
Burglary41.14-42.86%
Possession of weapons20.76100.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4328.77115.00%
Violence and sexual offences408.14-36.51%
Drugs177.5730.77%
Public order113.22-42.11%
Other theft92.080.00%
Vehicle crime91.7080.00%
Burglary71.70250.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.32-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.32-20.00%
Bicycle theft20.760.00%
Possession of weapons10.38-66.67%
Theft from the person10.190.00%
Other crime10.19-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6329.91117.24%
Shoplifting2011.92-33.33%
Public order193.7911.76%
Criminal damage and arson143.6055.56%
Drugs132.650.00%
Other theft92.4680.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.70-16.67%
Vehicle crime50.95-16.67%
Possession of weapons30.9550.00%
Robbery30.5750.00%
Burglary20.57-66.67%
Other crime20.38100.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3024.4287.50%
Violence and sexual offences295.68-38.30%
Public order175.4930.77%
Drugs133.22-31.58%
Criminal damage and arson92.46-43.75%
Anti-social behaviour61.700.00%
Vehicle crime61.140.00%
Burglary61.14-33.33%
Other theft51.1425.00%
Bicycle theft20.950.00%
Robbery20.38-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.38-50.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4727.26-2.08%
Drugs198.90137.50%
Criminal damage and arson163.6033.33%
Shoplifting163.03-38.46%
Public order133.038.33%
Burglary92.4680.00%
Vehicle crime61.70-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.14-14.29%
Possession of weapons41.14100.00%
Other theft40.76-20.00%
Robbery30.760.00%
Other crime10.570.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4826.314.35%
Shoplifting269.09100.00%
Criminal damage and arson124.920.00%
Public order122.27-36.84%
Vehicle crime82.2760.00%
Drugs81.51-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour71.51250.00%
Other theft51.320.00%
Burglary50.95-28.57%
Bicycle theft40.95100.00%
Possession of weapons20.76-60.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4624.98-23.33%
Public order198.7158.33%
Drugs143.60-12.50%
Shoplifting132.65-18.75%
Criminal damage and arson122.460.00%
Burglary72.2716.67%
Other theft51.320.00%
Vehicle crime50.95150.00%
Possession of weapons50.95400.00%
Bicycle theft20.95-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.380.00%
Other crime10.38-50.00%
Robbery10.190.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6026.690.00%
Drugs1611.360.00%
Shoplifting163.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson123.030.00%
Public order122.270.00%
Burglary62.270.00%
Other theft51.140.00%
Theft from the person30.950.00%
Bicycle theft30.570.00%
Vehicle crime20.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.380.00%
Other crime20.380.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 96 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20246
July 20248
June 202416
May 202414
April 20247
March 20244
February 20245
January 20246
December 20236
November 20237
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 205 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.77 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202422
July 202410
June 202416
May 202422
April 202410
March 202411
February 202419
January 202417
December 202313
November 202312
October 202319
September 202312

A total of 579 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 44.54 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202449
August 202437
July 202435
June 202448
May 202453
April 202424
March 202440
February 202463
January 202429
December 202347
November 202348
October 202346
September 202360

A total of 129 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
July 20244
June 202410
May 202410
April 20246
March 20247
February 202414
January 20249
December 202316
November 202312
October 202312
September 202312

A total of 177 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20248
July 202413
June 202411
May 202420
April 202411
March 202417
February 202413
January 202413
December 202319
November 20238
October 202314
September 202316

A total of 74 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20248
June 20246
May 20242
April 20249
March 20249
February 20245
January 20246
December 20236
November 20238
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 68 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 20248
May 20246
April 20244
March 20247
February 20242
January 20246
December 20239
November 20235
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 80 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20247
June 20242
May 20248
April 202416
March 20249
February 20249
January 20245
December 20234
November 20235
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 29 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.23 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 299 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202415
July 202420
June 202429
May 202432
April 202431
March 202443
February 202420
January 202430
December 202316
November 202326
October 202313
September 202316

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20241
March 20242
January 20242
November 20234
October 20232
September 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total59
    Violence and sexual offences20
    Public order13
    Drugs11
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Possession of weapons2
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Shirley Road
    Total10
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Cliff Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Bourne Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Sir George'S Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Landguard Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Alexandra Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 8. Millbrook Road East
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Varna Road
    Total4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Edith Haisman Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 11. Fourposts Hill
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Stafford Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Hill Farm Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Rollesbrook Gardens
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Princes Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Dymott Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Hewitts Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Southampton Central
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Tintern Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Kingston Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Waterloo Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 23. Bridgwater Court
    Total1
    Public order1