HOWARDS GROVE, SO15 5PT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SO15 5PT

HOWARDS GROVE, SO15 5PT, Southampton has recorded a total of 82 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 25.14 per 1,000 population. This SO15 5PT 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 5PT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SO15 5PT, encompassing approximately 3261 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-26.67% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (20) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-54.55% decrease)

SO15 5PT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Emsworth Road with total crimes: 14
  • Shirley High Street with total crimes: 11
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10

HOWARDS GROVE, SO15 5PT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2225.14-26.67%
Shoplifting206.74-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour106.13-54.55%
Public order73.07-56.25%
Burglary52.15150.00%
Vehicle crime51.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.53-20.00%
Other theft31.2350.00%
Drugs30.920.00%
Theft from the person20.92100.00%
Robbery10.610.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3036.4836.36%
Shoplifting289.20-3.45%
Anti-social behaviour228.5810.00%
Public order166.7477.78%
Vehicle crime54.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.5366.67%
Drugs31.53-25.00%
Other theft20.92-71.43%
Bicycle theft20.61100.00%
Other crime20.610.00%
Burglary20.61-33.33%
Theft from the person10.61-50.00%
Robbery10.31-75.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2934.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences228.89-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour206.74300.00%
Public order96.1312.50%
Other theft72.7616.67%
Vehicle crime52.1525.00%
Robbery41.530.00%
Drugs41.23300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.230.00%
Burglary30.92-40.00%
Theft from the person20.92100.00%
Other crime20.610.00%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2927.59190.00%
Violence and sexual offences288.8916.67%
Public order88.58-27.27%
Other theft62.4520.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.84-28.57%
Burglary51.53150.00%
Vehicle crime41.53-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson31.23-57.14%
Drugs10.920.00%
Theft from the person10.31-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2424.2250.00%
Public order117.36266.67%
Shoplifting103.37-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.0740.00%
Vehicle crime72.15600.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.1540.00%
Other theft52.15150.00%
Other crime21.530.00%
Theft from the person20.610.00%
Burglary20.61-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%
Drugs10.31-50.00%

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
Shoplifting2017.7853.85%
Violence and sexual offences166.13-30.43%
Anti-social behaviour54.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.53150.00%
Burglary31.530.00%
Public order30.92-57.14%
Other theft20.92-60.00%
Drugs20.61100.00%
Vehicle crime10.61-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2319.0127.78%
Shoplifting137.0518.18%
Public order73.9940.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.15-16.67%
Other theft51.5325.00%
Burglary31.53-57.14%
Vehicle crime30.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.92-50.00%
Drugs10.610.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1818.39-52.63%
Shoplifting115.520.00%
Burglary73.37133.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.15-45.45%
Public order51.8466.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.530.00%
Other theft41.2333.33%
Vehicle crime31.23200.00%
Robbery10.920.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3824.22123.53%
Anti-social behaviour1111.6557.14%
Shoplifting113.3757.14%
Criminal damage and arson43.37-20.00%
Public order31.23-70.00%
Burglary30.92-25.00%
Other theft30.9250.00%
Theft from the person20.92100.00%
Drugs20.610.00%
Robbery10.61-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1718.39-52.78%
Public order105.2142.86%
Anti-social behaviour73.070.00%
Shoplifting72.15-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.15-44.44%
Burglary41.530.00%
Vehicle crime41.230.00%
Other theft21.23-75.00%
Robbery20.610.00%
Other crime10.61-50.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3629.430.00%
Shoplifting1411.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson94.290.00%
Other theft82.760.00%
Public order72.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.150.00%
Burglary42.150.00%
Vehicle crime41.230.00%
Possession of weapons31.230.00%
Other crime20.920.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 274 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.91 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202430
July 202422
June 202428
May 202424
April 202416
March 202423
February 202418
January 202438
December 202317
November 202336

A total of 105 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202422
July 202420
June 20245
May 20247
April 20245
March 20245
February 20246
January 202411
December 20237
November 20237

A total of 86 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202416
July 20249
June 20248
May 202411
April 20243
March 20247
February 20245
January 20243
December 202310
November 20237

A total of 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20247
June 20246
May 20245
April 20242
March 20245
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20238

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20243
June 20245
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20247
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234

A total of 18 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 20243
August 20243
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20245
June 20244
May 20247
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20234

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20243
June 20243
May 20247
April 20245
March 20242
February 20244
January 20244
December 20235
November 20239

A total of 192 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202428
July 202429
June 202429
May 202410
April 202420
March 202413
February 202411
January 202411
December 20237
November 202314

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 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
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
May 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Emsworth Road
    Total14
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Shirley High Street
    Total11
    Shoplifting4
    Burglary2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total10
    Shoplifting8
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Church Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Mayflower Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Ridding Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 7. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
  • 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. Crown Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Regent'S Grove
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Anglesea Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 13. Bridlington Avenue
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 15. Wordsworth Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Salem Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Vaudrey Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Park Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Milner Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Howard'S Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Cannon Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. St James Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Upper Shirley Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1