SO15 3US Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SO15 3US

SO15 3US, Southampton has recorded a total of 82 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.89 per 1,000 population. This SO15 3US crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SO15 postcode area, which has experienced 537 crimes and a crime rate of 16.07 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SO15 3US crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SO15 3US, encompassing approximately 4340 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (20.69% increase)
  • Public order: (17) incidents (112.50% increase)
  • Drugs: (8) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

SO15 3US Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 43
  • Cliff Road with total crimes: 4
  • Landguard Road with total crimes: 3

SO15 3US Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3518.8920.69%
Public order178.06112.50%
Drugs83.92-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson71.8475.00%
Burglary31.61200.00%
Other theft30.69-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.69-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.69-40.00%
Shoplifting20.69-81.82%
Other crime10.46-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2920.28-25.64%
Drugs126.689.09%
Shoplifting112.76-52.17%
Public order82.53-42.86%
Other theft61.84500.00%
Vehicle crime51.38-16.67%
Other crime51.1566.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.15-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson40.92-60.00%
Burglary10.92-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.23-66.67%
Robbery10.230.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3930.64-11.36%
Shoplifting238.99-4.17%
Anti-social behaviour145.300.00%
Public order143.23-22.22%
Drugs113.23-45.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.5311.11%
Burglary62.300.00%
Vehicle crime61.380.00%
Possession of weapons31.3850.00%
Other crime30.6950.00%
Theft from the person20.69100.00%
Robbery10.46-75.00%
Other theft10.23-85.71%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4435.02120.00%
Shoplifting2410.1414.29%
Drugs205.53100.00%
Public order184.61100.00%
Anti-social behaviour144.15100.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.23125.00%
Other theft72.07-30.00%
Burglary61.61100.00%
Robbery41.380.00%
Other crime20.920.00%
Possession of weapons20.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2121.66-22.22%
Violence and sexual offences204.84-20.00%
Drugs104.61-41.18%
Other theft102.3011.11%
Public order92.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.0775.00%
Vehicle crime71.61-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson41.610.00%
Burglary30.92-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.69100.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2725.57145.45%
Violence and sexual offences256.22-53.70%
Drugs175.7641.67%
Other theft93.9228.57%
Public order92.07-43.75%
Vehicle crime82.07700.00%
Burglary61.84200.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.92-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.92-66.67%
Other crime10.23-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5429.03125.00%
Public order1612.4423.08%
Criminal damage and arson123.6950.00%
Drugs122.76-7.69%
Shoplifting112.76-26.67%
Other theft72.5375.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.61-20.00%
Possession of weapons30.92200.00%
Burglary20.69-66.67%
Other crime20.46100.00%
Robbery20.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.46-83.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2423.04-33.33%
Shoplifting155.5350.00%
Public order133.4618.18%
Drugs133.00-18.75%
Criminal damage and arson83.00-38.46%
Burglary61.840.00%
Vehicle crime61.3820.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.38-16.67%
Other theft41.150.00%
Robbery20.920.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.23-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3626.27-21.74%
Drugs168.29128.57%
Criminal damage and arson133.6918.18%
Public order113.0022.22%
Shoplifting102.53-44.44%
Burglary62.30100.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.38100.00%
Vehicle crime51.38-16.67%
Possession of weapons41.15100.00%
Other theft40.920.00%
Robbery20.920.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4626.2712.20%
Shoplifting1810.601700.00%
Criminal damage and arson114.15-8.33%
Public order92.53-47.06%
Drugs72.07-41.67%
Vehicle crime61.61100.00%
Other theft41.38-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.92200.00%
Bicycle theft30.6950.00%
Burglary30.69-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.69-50.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4124.42-12.77%
Public order179.4570.00%
Criminal damage and arson123.92100.00%
Drugs122.76-14.29%
Burglary62.7650.00%
Other theft51.3825.00%
Possession of weapons41.15300.00%
Vehicle crime30.92200.00%
Bicycle theft20.69100.00%
Shoplifting10.46-88.89%
Other crime10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.230.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4723.500.00%
Drugs1410.830.00%
Public order103.230.00%
Shoplifting92.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.070.00%
Other theft41.380.00%
Burglary40.920.00%
Theft from the person20.920.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20246
May 20246
April 20243
March 20246
February 20242
January 20246
December 20236
November 20233
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 100 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20244
June 202410
May 20249
April 20244
March 20244
February 202412
January 20248
December 202313
November 202311
October 202312
September 20236

A total of 64 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20246
June 20241
May 20247
April 202410
March 20249
February 20247
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 440 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202435
July 202429
June 202439
May 202444
April 202420
March 202425
February 202454
January 202424
December 202336
November 202346
October 202341
September 202347

A total of 151 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202417
July 20248
June 202414
May 202418
April 20249
March 20249
February 202416
January 202413
December 202311
November 20239
October 202317
September 202310

A total of 66 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 202414
May 202414
April 20247
March 20244
February 20244
January 20245
December 20236
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 152 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 202412
June 202411
May 202420
April 202410
March 202417
February 202412
January 202413
December 202316
November 20237
October 202312
September 202314

A total of 172 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 202411
June 202423
May 202424
April 202421
March 202427
February 202411
January 202415
December 202310
November 202318
October 20231
September 20239

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20245
June 20246
April 20247
March 20248
February 20241
January 20246
December 20235
November 20236
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 24 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total43
    Violence and sexual offences17
    Public order12
    Drugs7
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Cliff Road
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Landguard Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Sir George'S Road
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Kingston Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Varna Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 7. Edith Haisman Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Bourne Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Southampton Central
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Mandela Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Waterloo Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 12. Bridgwater Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Almond Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Saxon Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Cracknore Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Hewitts Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Roberts Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Princes Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Dymott Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Lisbon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1