SO15 5PH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SO15 5PH

SO15 5PH, Southampton has recorded a total of 112 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 32.84 per 1,000 population. This SO15 5PH 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 5PH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SO15 5PH, encompassing approximately 3410 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (-2.86% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (32) incidents (-30.43% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-42.86% decrease)

SO15 5PH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Newman Street with total crimes: 16
  • Emsworth Road with total crimes: 14
  • Shirley High Street with total crimes: 11

SO15 5PH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3432.84-2.86%
Shoplifting329.97-30.43%
Anti-social behaviour129.38-42.86%
Public order83.52-60.00%
Vehicle crime62.35-33.33%
Burglary51.76150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.47-28.57%
Other theft41.47-20.00%
Drugs31.170.00%
Theft from the person20.88100.00%
Robbery10.590.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4646.04-2.13%
Violence and sexual offences3513.499.38%
Anti-social behaviour2110.260.00%
Public order206.1666.67%
Vehicle crime95.8680.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.6475.00%
Other theft52.05-16.67%
Bicycle theft41.47100.00%
Drugs31.17-25.00%
Other crime20.88-33.33%
Burglary20.59-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Theft from the person10.29-50.00%
Robbery10.29-75.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4743.11-4.08%
Violence and sexual offences3213.78-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour219.38250.00%
Public order126.1620.00%
Other theft63.520.00%
Vehicle crime51.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.47-20.00%
Robbery41.17300.00%
Burglary41.17-33.33%
Drugs41.17300.00%
Other crime31.170.00%
Theft from the person20.88100.00%
Bicycle theft20.59100.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4937.53444.44%
Violence and sexual offences3614.3771.43%
Public order1010.56-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour62.93-14.29%
Burglary61.76200.00%
Other theft61.7620.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.76-37.50%
Vehicle crime51.47-44.44%
Drugs11.470.00%
Theft from the person10.29-50.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2123.4631.25%
Public order136.16225.00%
Vehicle crime93.81350.00%
Shoplifting92.64-55.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.6414.29%
Anti-social behaviour72.35-12.50%
Other theft52.0566.67%
Other crime21.470.00%
Theft from the person20.590.00%
Burglary20.59-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.59-66.67%
Drugs10.29-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2020.2353.85%
Violence and sexual offences165.86-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour84.6960.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.3575.00%
Public order42.05-42.86%
Other theft31.17-50.00%
Burglary30.880.00%
Bicycle theft30.8850.00%
Drugs20.88100.00%
Vehicle crime20.59-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2621.1113.04%
Shoplifting137.628.33%
Public order73.8140.00%
Other theft62.05-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour51.76-37.50%
Vehicle crime41.4733.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.17-20.00%
Burglary31.17-62.50%
Bicycle theft20.880.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2322.29-37.84%
Shoplifting126.749.09%
Anti-social behaviour83.52-20.00%
Burglary82.35166.67%
Other theft72.3575.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.0566.67%
Public order51.4766.67%
Vehicle crime31.47200.00%
Bicycle theft20.88100.00%
Robbery10.590.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Theft from the person10.29-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3723.4654.17%
Shoplifting1110.8510.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.2325.00%
Other theft42.93100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.17-57.14%
Burglary30.88-25.00%
Public order30.88-70.00%
Drugs30.8850.00%
Theft from the person20.88100.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Robbery10.29-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.29-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2422.87-38.46%
Public order107.0425.00%
Shoplifting102.93-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour82.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.35-36.36%
Vehicle crime52.0525.00%
Burglary41.470.00%
Other theft21.17-75.00%
Bicycle theft20.59100.00%
Robbery20.590.00%
Drugs20.590.00%
Other crime10.59-50.00%
Theft from the person10.29-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3931.670.00%
Shoplifting1511.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson114.400.00%
Other theft83.230.00%
Public order82.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.350.00%
Burglary42.350.00%
Possession of weapons41.170.00%
Vehicle crime41.170.00%
Drugs21.170.00%
Other crime20.590.00%
Theft from the person20.590.00%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 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
December 20232

A total of 323 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 29.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202435
July 202432
June 202436
May 202421
April 202416
March 202426
February 202423
January 202437
December 202324
November 202339

A total of 114 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202421
July 202421
June 20246
May 20247
April 20248
March 20245
February 20248
January 202410
December 20238
November 20238

A total of 100 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202420
July 202412
June 202410
May 202413
April 20244
March 20247
February 20245
January 20243
December 202310
November 20238

A total of 56 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20246
June 20246
May 20245
April 20243
March 20246
February 20247
January 20244
December 20232
November 20238

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20244
June 20246
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20248
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 20245
June 20245
May 20249
April 20242
March 20244
February 20243
January 20241
December 20235
November 20234

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20244
June 20245
May 20248
April 20247
March 20244
February 20245
January 20243
December 20237
November 202311

A total of 264 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202446
July 202447
June 202449
May 20249
April 202420
March 202413
February 202412
January 202411
December 202310
November 202315

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 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
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
November 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Newman Street
    Total16
    Shoplifting10
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Emsworth Road
    Total14
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Shirley High Street
    Total11
    Shoplifting4
    Burglary2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total10
    Shoplifting8
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Church Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Mayflower Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Villiers Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
  • 8. Selby Place
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
  • 9. Ridding Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 10. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
  • 11. Hyde Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Vincent Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Crown Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Regent'S Grove
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Anglesea Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 16. Settle Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 18. Wordsworth Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Salem Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Vaudrey Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Sydney Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Leighton Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Park Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Church End
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 28. St James Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Upper Shirley Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1