HOWARD ROAD, SO15 5BP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SO15 5BP

HOWARD ROAD, SO15 5BP, Southampton has recorded a total of 63 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.77 per 1,000 population. This SO15 5BP 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 5BP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SO15 5BP, encompassing approximately 5352 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (8.33% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)

SO15 5BP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shirley Road with total crimes: 10
  • Greville Road with total crimes: 6
  • Silverdale Road with total crimes: 4

HOWARD ROAD, SO15 5BP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2611.778.33%
Public order64.8620.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.12-28.57%
Burglary40.93300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.75-42.86%
Vehicle crime40.75100.00%
Shoplifting40.75-69.23%
Drugs30.75-25.00%
Other theft30.56-40.00%
Possession of weapons30.5650.00%
Theft from the person10.560.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2413.45-27.27%
Shoplifting134.4844.44%
Criminal damage and arson72.4316.67%
Anti-social behaviour71.3116.67%
Other theft51.31-16.67%
Public order50.9366.67%
Drugs40.93-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.75-83.33%
Possession of weapons20.37100.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Other crime10.190.00%
Robbery10.190.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3316.25-13.16%
Vehicle crime126.16300.00%
Shoplifting92.2450.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.68-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.12-25.00%
Drugs61.12200.00%
Other theft61.12100.00%
Bicycle theft31.12200.00%
Public order30.56-40.00%
Burglary10.56-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Other crime10.19-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3818.4922.58%
Anti-social behaviour207.10566.67%
Criminal damage and arson83.74-11.11%
Burglary71.490.00%
Shoplifting61.31-25.00%
Public order51.12-37.50%
Other theft30.93-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.56-62.50%
Other crime30.5650.00%
Drugs20.560.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.19-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.19-50.00%
Robbery10.190.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3116.2547.62%
Criminal damage and arson95.79125.00%
Vehicle crime81.6814.29%
Public order81.4960.00%
Shoplifting81.49-20.00%
Burglary71.4975.00%
Other theft41.31-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour30.75200.00%
Possession of weapons30.560.00%
Bicycle theft20.560.00%
Drugs20.370.00%
Other crime20.37100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.960.00%
Shoplifting103.92-37.50%
Other theft91.8780.00%
Vehicle crime71.68250.00%
Public order51.3125.00%
Burglary40.93100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.75-42.86%
Drugs20.750.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.190.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.96-30.00%
Shoplifting163.9277.78%
Criminal damage and arson72.9940.00%
Other theft51.3125.00%
Public order40.93-20.00%
Bicycle theft30.750.00%
Vehicle crime20.56-75.00%
Burglary20.37-50.00%
Drugs20.370.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.19-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3013.2642.86%
Shoplifting95.60-47.06%
Vehicle crime81.68-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson51.490.00%
Public order50.93-37.50%
Burglary40.93-42.86%
Other theft40.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.7550.00%
Drugs20.56-50.00%
Robbery10.37-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2115.51-8.70%
Shoplifting173.92183.33%
Vehicle crime113.18175.00%
Public order82.05166.67%
Burglary71.4975.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.310.00%
Other theft40.93300.00%
Drugs40.750.00%
Robbery20.75100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.37100.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.65-34.29%
Shoplifting64.30-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.1225.00%
Vehicle crime40.93-20.00%
Drugs40.75300.00%
Burglary40.75-20.00%
Bicycle theft30.7550.00%
Public order30.56-66.67%
Theft from the person10.56-50.00%
Other theft10.19-83.33%
Robbery10.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.19-80.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3515.512.94%
Public order96.5428.57%
Shoplifting81.68-33.33%
Other theft61.4950.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.1266.67%
Burglary50.93150.00%
Vehicle crime50.9325.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.930.00%
Bicycle theft20.750.00%
Theft from the person20.370.00%
Drugs10.37-75.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3414.760.00%
Shoplifting126.350.00%
Public order72.240.00%
Vehicle crime41.310.00%
Drugs40.750.00%
Other theft40.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.750.00%
Possession of weapons30.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.560.00%
Bicycle theft20.560.00%
Burglary20.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20247
May 20247
April 20244
March 20242
February 20244
January 20247
December 20234
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 68 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20246
June 20248
May 20249
April 20244
March 20247
February 20245
January 20245
December 20235
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 68 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20243
June 20245
May 20248
April 20245
March 20244
February 20245
January 20248
December 20233
November 20239
October 20237

A total of 337 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202424
July 202433
June 202438
May 202431
April 202421
March 202421
February 202430
January 202421
December 202323
November 202335
October 202334

A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20246
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 70 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 202412
June 20243
May 20248
April 20247
March 20242
February 20248
January 202411
December 20234
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 54 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20246
June 20243
May 20244
April 20249
March 20245
February 20244
January 20244
December 20231
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 57 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20246
June 202420
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
January 20241
October 20233

A total of 118 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202413
July 20249
June 20246
May 20248
April 202410
March 202416
February 20249
January 202417
December 20236
November 20238
October 202312

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
March 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SO15 5BP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shirley Road
    Total10
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Greville Road
    Total6
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Silverdale Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Burlington Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Landguard Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Alexandra Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 7. Wilton Avenue
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Milton Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Crossley Place
    Total3
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Burton Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 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. The Dell
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Rollesbrook Gardens
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Princes Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Raymond Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Holt Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Berkeley Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Suffolk Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1