CHURCH STREET, SO15 5LW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SO15 5LW

CHURCH STREET, SO15 5LW, Southampton has recorded a total of 86 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 29.91 per 1,000 population. This SO15 5LW 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 5LW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SO15 5LW, encompassing approximately 2875 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SO15 5LW area, explore the SO15 5LW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (-30.77% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (24) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SO15 5LW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Newman Street with total crimes: 16
  • Shirley High Street with total crimes: 11
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 9

CHURCH STREET, SO15 5LW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2729.91-30.77%
Shoplifting249.39-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour98.350.00%
Public order63.13-64.71%
Burglary52.09150.00%
Vehicle crime51.74-16.67%
Other theft41.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.39-40.00%
Drugs21.040.00%
Robbery10.700.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4045.915.26%
Violence and sexual offences3913.9162.50%
Public order1713.57112.50%
Anti-social behaviour95.91-10.00%
Vehicle crime63.1320.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.0966.67%
Other theft41.74-42.86%
Bicycle theft31.39200.00%
Other crime21.04-33.33%
Drugs20.70-50.00%
Burglary20.70-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Robbery10.35-75.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3838.96-17.39%
Violence and sexual offences2413.22-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour108.35150.00%
Public order83.4860.00%
Other theft72.78133.33%
Vehicle crime52.4325.00%
Robbery41.74300.00%
Drugs41.39300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.39-50.00%
Burglary31.04-25.00%
Other crime31.040.00%
Theft from the person11.040.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4637.56557.14%
Violence and sexual offences3216.0068.42%
Criminal damage and arson611.130.00%
Public order52.09-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.74-42.86%
Burglary41.39100.00%
Vehicle crime41.39-33.33%
Other theft31.390.00%
Drugs11.040.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1922.265.56%
Public order106.61150.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.4840.00%
Shoplifting72.43-58.82%
Vehicle crime62.43200.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.09-14.29%
Other theft32.0950.00%
Burglary21.04-33.33%
Other crime20.700.00%
Bicycle theft10.700.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1821.22-14.29%
Shoplifting176.2688.89%
Criminal damage and arson75.9175.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.43-16.67%
Public order41.74-33.33%
Burglary31.390.00%
Vehicle crime21.04-50.00%
Other theft20.70-33.33%
Drugs20.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2120.520.00%
Shoplifting97.30-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour63.13-25.00%
Public order62.0920.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.09-20.00%
Vehicle crime41.39-20.00%
Burglary31.39-62.50%
Other theft31.0450.00%
Drugs21.040.00%
Other crime10.700.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2123.30-34.38%
Shoplifting117.3057.14%
Burglary83.83300.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.78-11.11%
Vehicle crime52.78400.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.7425.00%
Public order51.74150.00%
Other theft21.74-50.00%
Robbery10.700.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3222.9677.78%
Anti-social behaviour911.1350.00%
Shoplifting73.13-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson42.43-55.56%
Other theft41.3933.33%
Public order21.39-71.43%
Burglary20.700.00%
Theft from the person20.700.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Drugs10.35-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1819.83-43.75%
Criminal damage and arson96.260.00%
Shoplifting83.13-46.67%
Public order72.7840.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.43-14.29%
Other theft32.09-66.67%
Drugs21.040.00%
Burglary20.70-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.70-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3232.000.00%
Shoplifting1511.130.00%
Other theft95.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.130.00%
Burglary52.430.00%
Public order51.740.00%
Vehicle crime41.740.00%
Possession of weapons31.390.00%
Other crime21.040.00%
Theft from the person10.700.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20247
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20239

A total of 283 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202439
July 202424
June 202432
May 202419
April 202418
March 202421
February 202421
January 202432
December 202318
November 202332

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 80 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
July 202410
June 20244
May 20247
April 20245
March 20246
February 20248
January 20249
December 20236
November 20237

A total of 75 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202417
July 20248
June 20245
May 202410
April 20244
March 20246
February 20245
January 20242
December 20237
November 20235

A total of 39 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20248
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20245
June 20244
May 20246
April 20242
March 20244
February 20245
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20243
June 20246
May 20246
April 20247
March 20244
February 20245
January 20244
December 20239
November 20239

A total of 222 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202440
July 202438
June 202446
May 20247
April 202417
March 20249
February 202411
January 20247
December 20238
November 202315

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
November 20233

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20242
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Newman Street
    Total16
    Shoplifting10
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Shirley High Street
    Total11
    Shoplifting4
    Burglary2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total9
    Shoplifting8
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Church Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Ridding Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
  • 7. Briarswood
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Hyde Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Vincent Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. St Winifred'S Road
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 11. Crown Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Regent'S Grove
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Anglesea Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 14. Bridlington Avenue
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Queen'S Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Vinery Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Vinery Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Oakfield Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 20. Wordsworth Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Salem Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Vaudrey Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Sydney Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Milner Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Howard'S Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Cannon Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. St James Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Upper Shirley Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1