SHIRLEY ROAD, SO15 3EY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SO15 3EY

SHIRLEY ROAD, SO15 3EY, Southampton has recorded a total of 128 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.13 per 1,000 population. This SO15 3EY 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 3EY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SO15 3EY, encompassing approximately 5305 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (48) incidents (29.73% increase)
  • Public order: (20) incidents (-13.04% decrease)
  • Drugs: (14) incidents (75.00% increase)

SO15 3EY 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

SHIRLEY ROAD, SO15 3EY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4824.1329.73%
Public order209.05-13.04%
Drugs143.7775.00%
Anti-social behaviour132.64116.67%
Criminal damage and arson82.45-20.00%
Shoplifting81.51-50.00%
Vehicle crime51.5166.67%
Burglary40.9433.33%
Other theft30.750.00%
Other crime20.570.00%
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 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3720.928.82%
Public order236.97109.09%
Shoplifting164.34-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.02150.00%
Drugs81.88-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour61.51-25.00%
Burglary31.13200.00%
Other theft30.57-62.50%
Vehicle crime30.57-62.50%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%
Robbery10.190.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3421.87-29.17%
Shoplifting206.41-31.03%
Drugs133.7718.18%
Public order112.45-26.67%
Vehicle crime82.0733.33%
Anti-social behaviour81.51-50.00%
Other theft81.51300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.51-60.00%
Other crime40.7533.33%
Bicycle theft30.750.00%
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 offences4829.22-9.43%
Shoplifting299.05-9.38%
Anti-social behaviour165.4714.29%
Public order153.02-31.82%
Drugs112.83-45.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.070.00%
Burglary81.8833.33%
Vehicle crime61.51200.00%
Possession of weapons31.13200.00%
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 offences5333.36112.00%
Shoplifting329.993.23%
Public order226.03120.00%
Drugs204.1581.82%
Anti-social behaviour143.77133.33%
Criminal damage and arson102.6442.86%
Other theft81.88-46.67%
Burglary61.5150.00%
Robbery41.130.00%
Theft from the person20.75100.00%
Vehicle crime20.38-77.78%
Other crime20.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.19-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3122.81-27.91%
Violence and sexual offences255.84-37.50%
Other theft154.7187.50%
Drugs112.83-38.89%
Public order102.070.00%
Vehicle crime91.8880.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.3250.00%
Burglary41.130.00%
Possession of weapons20.75100.00%
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
Shoplifting4326.95115.00%
Violence and sexual offences408.11-37.50%
Drugs187.5438.46%
Public order103.39-50.00%
Other theft81.88-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson71.51-50.00%
Vehicle crime51.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.94-33.33%
Burglary40.75100.00%
Bicycle theft20.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.38-66.67%
Theft from the person10.190.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6430.35137.04%
Public order2012.0617.65%
Shoplifting203.77-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson143.77133.33%
Drugs132.640.00%
Other theft92.4580.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.7020.00%
Vehicle crime51.13-16.67%
Possession of weapons30.9450.00%
Robbery30.5750.00%
Burglary20.57-50.00%
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 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3022.6287.50%
Violence and sexual offences275.65-43.75%
Public order175.0941.67%
Drugs133.20-31.58%
Criminal damage and arson62.45-62.50%
Vehicle crime61.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.13-16.67%
Other theft50.9425.00%
Burglary40.94-55.56%
Robbery20.75-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.38-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Other crime10.190.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4827.14-2.04%
Drugs199.05171.43%
Criminal damage and arson163.5823.08%
Shoplifting163.02-50.00%
Public order123.020.00%
Burglary92.26125.00%
Vehicle crime61.70-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour61.13-14.29%
Possession of weapons41.13100.00%
Other theft40.75-33.33%
Robbery30.750.00%
Other crime10.570.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4926.950.00%
Shoplifting329.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson136.030.00%
Public order122.450.00%
Vehicle crime72.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.320.00%
Drugs71.320.00%
Other theft61.320.00%
Burglary41.130.00%
Bicycle theft30.750.00%
Possession of weapons20.570.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 91 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.27 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 20246
March 20244
February 20246
January 20245
December 20236
November 20237

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 172 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202423
July 202411
June 202415
May 202422
April 202410
March 202410
February 202420
January 202417
December 202312
November 202312

A total of 473 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 43.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
August 202437
July 202434
June 202448
May 202453
April 202425
March 202440
February 202464
January 202427
December 202348
November 202349

A total of 105 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
July 20244
June 202410
May 202410
April 20247
March 20247
February 202414
January 20246
December 202316
November 202313

A total of 147 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.36 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 202418
February 202413
January 202413
December 202319
November 20237

A total of 62 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.64 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 20245
February 20245
January 20246
December 20236
November 20237

A total of 49 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.45 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 20244
February 20242
January 20244
December 20239
November 20234

A total of 71 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20248
June 20242
May 20248
April 202415
March 20248
February 20249
January 20245
December 20234
November 20236

A total of 22 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 277 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.18 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202416
July 202420
June 202429
May 202432
April 202431
March 202443
February 202420
January 202430
December 202316
November 202332

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 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

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20241
March 20242
January 20241
November 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SO15 3EY 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. Edith Haisman Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 10. Fourposts Hill
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Atherley Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    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