WORDSWORTH ROAD, SO15 5LY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SO15 5LY

WORDSWORTH ROAD, SO15 5LY, Southampton has recorded a total of 92 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 42.92 per 1,000 population. This SO15 5LY 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 5LY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SO15 5LY, encompassing approximately 2143 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (29) incidents (-23.68% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (-32.56% decrease)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (-43.75% decrease)

SO15 5LY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 17
  • Newman Street with total crimes: 16
  • Church Street with total crimes: 8

WORDSWORTH ROAD, SO15 5LY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2942.92-23.68%
Violence and sexual offences2913.53-32.56%
Public order913.53-43.75%
Anti-social behaviour84.20-11.11%
Vehicle crime53.73-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson42.3333.33%
Other theft31.87-25.00%
Burglary21.40100.00%
Other crime10.93-50.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4361.1172.00%
Shoplifting3820.060.00%
Public order1617.73100.00%
Anti-social behaviour97.4612.50%
Vehicle crime94.20125.00%
Other theft44.20-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson31.870.00%
Bicycle theft31.40200.00%
Possession of weapons21.40100.00%
Other crime20.93-33.33%
Theft from the person10.930.00%
Burglary10.47-66.67%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3850.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences2517.73-16.67%
Public order811.66166.67%
Anti-social behaviour83.73166.67%
Other theft73.7340.00%
Vehicle crime43.270.00%
Robbery41.87300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.87-40.00%
Burglary31.400.00%
Other crime31.400.00%
Drugs31.40200.00%
Theft from the person11.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3844.32100.00%
Violence and sexual offences3017.7387.50%
Criminal damage and arson514.000.00%
Other theft52.33-16.67%
Vehicle crime42.33-20.00%
Public order31.87-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour31.40-40.00%
Burglary31.400.00%
Drugs11.400.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.47-66.67%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1934.0635.71%
Violence and sexual offences168.86-27.27%
Public order87.46100.00%
Other theft63.73200.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.80-28.57%
Vehicle crime52.3366.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.33-28.57%
Burglary32.3350.00%
Bicycle theft31.400.00%
Other crime21.400.00%
Theft from the person10.930.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2229.8610.00%
Shoplifting1410.2675.00%
Anti-social behaviour76.5375.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.27133.33%
Public order43.27-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.87-40.00%
Other theft21.40-33.33%
Drugs20.930.00%
Burglary20.930.00%
Possession of weapons10.930.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2026.130.00%
Public order89.33100.00%
Shoplifting83.73-27.27%
Vehicle crime53.7325.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.33-33.33%
Other theft31.8750.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.40-40.00%
Drugs21.400.00%
Burglary20.93-71.43%
Other crime10.930.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2028.92-28.57%
Shoplifting119.3310.00%
Burglary75.13133.33%
Anti-social behaviour63.27-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.8025.00%
Vehicle crime42.33300.00%
Public order41.870.00%
Other theft21.87-33.33%
Theft from the person10.93-50.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2831.2655.56%
Anti-social behaviour1013.0666.67%
Shoplifting104.67150.00%
Public order44.67-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.87-50.00%
Burglary31.8750.00%
Other theft31.400.00%
Theft from the person21.400.00%
Other crime10.930.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%

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 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1822.86-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson88.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.730.00%
Public order52.8025.00%
Shoplifting42.33-69.23%
Other theft31.87-70.00%
Drugs21.400.00%
Burglary20.93-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.93-83.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3039.1915.38%
Shoplifting1314.000.00%
Other theft106.06150.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.6733.33%
Anti-social behaviour63.73200.00%
Vehicle crime62.80-14.29%
Burglary42.8033.33%
Public order41.87-73.33%
Possession of weapons21.87100.00%
Other crime10.930.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2636.860.00%
Public order1512.130.00%
Shoplifting137.000.00%
Vehicle crime76.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.270.00%
Other theft42.800.00%
Burglary31.870.00%
Bicycle theft21.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.930.00%
Possession of weapons10.930.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 88 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202416
July 20248
June 20243
May 20248
April 20244
March 20248
February 20244
January 20244
December 20235
November 20234
October 202315

A total of 235 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202438
July 202438
June 202438
May 202419
April 202414
March 20248
February 202411
January 202410
December 20234
November 202313
October 202313

A total of 307 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202443
July 202425
June 202430
May 202416
April 202422
March 202420
February 202420
January 202428
December 202318
November 202330
October 202326

A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20247
June 20245
May 20246
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 202310
October 20234

A total of 74 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
July 20248
June 20243
May 20245
April 20247
March 20244
February 20246
January 202410
December 20236
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20241
February 20241

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20247
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242
December 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 20244
June 20244
May 20245
April 20243
March 20245
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 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 20243
October 20232

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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
February 20241
January 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total17
    Shoplifting14
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Newman Street
    Total16
    Shoplifting10
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Church Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Dale Road
    Total7
    Public order3
    Shoplifting2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Tremona Court
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Ridding Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 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. Queen'S Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Vinery Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Vinery Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Chalybeate Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Hollybrook Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Oakfield Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 21. Wordsworth Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Salem Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Vaudrey Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Yarmouth Gardens
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 26. Sydney Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Milner Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Howard'S Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. St James Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. A35
    Total1
    Shoplifting1