SO15 3SA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SO15 3SA

SO15 3SA, Southampton has recorded a total of 137 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 32.88 per 1,000 population. This SO15 3SA 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 3SA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SO15 3SA, encompassing approximately 4167 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (52) incidents (18.18% increase)
  • Public order: (21) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Drugs: (15) incidents (66.67% increase)

SO15 3SA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 77
  • Blechynden Terrace with total crimes: 9
  • Cliff Road with total crimes: 7

SO15 3SA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5232.8818.18%
Public order2112.48-22.22%
Drugs155.0466.67%
Anti-social behaviour123.6071.43%
Criminal damage and arson72.88-30.00%
Vehicle crime61.6850.00%
Other theft61.44-25.00%
Shoplifting61.440.00%
Burglary31.44-25.00%
Possession of weapons30.7250.00%
Other crime20.72100.00%
Theft from the person20.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%
Robbery10.24-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4429.7625.71%
Public order2710.5680.00%
Criminal damage and arson106.4825.00%
Drugs92.40-30.77%
Other theft82.16-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour71.92-12.50%
Shoplifting61.68-60.00%
Burglary41.4433.33%
Vehicle crime40.96-42.86%
Possession of weapons20.96100.00%
Robbery20.480.00%
Other crime10.48-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3530.48-30.00%
Public order158.40-6.25%
Shoplifting153.60-42.31%
Drugs133.6018.18%
Other theft113.121000.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.64-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.92-11.11%
Vehicle crime71.9240.00%
Bicycle theft51.680.00%
Other crime41.2033.33%
Burglary30.96-50.00%
Robbery20.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.48-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5035.76-7.41%
Shoplifting2612.00-3.70%
Anti-social behaviour166.246.67%
Public order163.84-44.83%
Drugs113.84-54.17%
Criminal damage and arson92.640.00%
Burglary62.16-14.29%
Vehicle crime51.44400.00%
Possession of weapons31.2050.00%
Other crime30.720.00%
Robbery20.72-60.00%
Theft from the person10.48-80.00%
Other theft10.24-93.75%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5447.7535.00%
Public order2912.9638.10%
Shoplifting276.96-6.90%
Drugs246.4884.62%
Other theft165.766.67%
Anti-social behaviour153.84114.29%
Criminal damage and arson93.6028.57%
Burglary72.16250.00%
Theft from the person51.680.00%
Robbery51.20400.00%
Other crime31.20200.00%
Bicycle theft20.720.00%
Possession of weapons20.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.48-90.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4036.7211.11%
Shoplifting299.60-3.33%
Public order216.965.00%
Other theft155.0425.00%
Drugs133.60-27.78%
Vehicle crime103.1242.86%
Anti-social behaviour72.40-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson71.68-12.50%
Theft from the person51.6825.00%
Burglary21.20-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.48-33.33%
Other crime10.480.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3636.72-44.62%
Shoplifting308.64114.29%
Public order207.205.26%
Drugs184.8038.46%
Other theft124.3271.43%
Anti-social behaviour82.88-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson81.92-42.86%
Vehicle crime71.92133.33%
Burglary51.68150.00%
Theft from the person41.20300.00%
Possession of weapons30.960.00%
Bicycle theft10.72-50.00%
Robbery10.24-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6537.44132.14%
Public order1915.60-9.52%
Criminal damage and arson144.5640.00%
Shoplifting143.36-22.22%
Drugs133.36-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour93.1228.57%
Other theft72.1675.00%
Vehicle crime31.68-25.00%
Possession of weapons30.72200.00%
Burglary20.72-33.33%
Other crime20.480.00%
Robbery20.480.00%
Bicycle theft20.48100.00%
Theft from the person10.48-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2828.08-44.00%
Public order216.725.00%
Shoplifting185.0480.00%
Drugs144.32-51.72%
Criminal damage and arson103.36-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour72.400.00%
Other theft41.68-63.64%
Vehicle crime40.96-42.86%
Burglary30.96-50.00%
Robbery20.720.00%
Other crime20.480.00%
Theft from the person20.48100.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.24-83.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5039.36-21.88%
Drugs2912.00141.67%
Public order206.96-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson154.807.14%
Other theft113.6057.14%
Shoplifting102.64-60.00%
Vehicle crime72.4040.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.68-30.00%
Burglary61.6850.00%
Possession of weapons61.44100.00%
Robbery21.440.00%
Theft from the person10.48-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6442.4720.75%
Shoplifting2515.36733.33%
Public order226.00-18.52%
Criminal damage and arson145.2816.67%
Drugs123.36-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.88100.00%
Other theft72.400.00%
Bicycle theft61.6820.00%
Vehicle crime51.4425.00%
Burglary41.20-50.00%
Other crime30.96200.00%
Possession of weapons30.72-50.00%
Theft from the person20.72-33.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5336.000.00%
Public order2712.720.00%
Drugs156.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson123.600.00%
Burglary82.880.00%
Other theft71.920.00%
Possession of weapons61.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.440.00%
Bicycle theft51.200.00%
Vehicle crime41.200.00%
Shoplifting30.960.00%
Theft from the person30.720.00%
Other crime10.720.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 111 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20247
July 20248
June 202416
May 202415
April 20247
March 20248
February 20249
January 20247
December 20237
November 202310
October 20235

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 258 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202427
July 202415
June 202416
May 202429
April 202421
March 202420
February 202419
January 202421
December 202320
November 202322
October 202327

A total of 571 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 47.58 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202452
August 202444
July 202435
June 202450
May 202454
April 202440
March 202436
February 202465
January 202428
December 202350
November 202364
October 202353

A total of 123 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
July 20248
June 20249
May 20249
April 20247
March 20248
February 202414
January 202410
December 202315
November 202314
October 202312

A total of 186 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20249
July 202413
June 202411
May 202424
April 202413
March 202418
February 202413
January 202414
December 202329
November 202312
October 202315

A total of 63 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20247
June 20245
May 20241
April 202410
March 20247
February 20243
January 20244
December 20237
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 105 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 202411
June 20241
May 202416
April 202415
March 202412
February 20247
January 20244
December 202311
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 209 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.42 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 202415
June 202426
May 202427
April 202429
March 202430
February 202414
January 202418
December 202310
November 202325
October 20233

A total of 53 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 20246
May 20247
April 20242
March 20245
February 20242
January 20243
December 20236
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 35 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20245
May 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20245
April 20245
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total77
    Violence and sexual offences26
    Public order16
    Drugs12
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Possession of weapons3
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime2
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Blechynden Terrace
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Rollesbrook Gardens
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Princes Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Dymott Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Hewitts Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Southampton Central
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Handel Terrace
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Tintern Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Kingston Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. Waterloo Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 21. Bridgwater Court
    Total1
    Public order1