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

Overview of Crime in SO15 5PW

HOWARDS GROVE, SO15 5PW, Southampton has recorded a total of 106 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 32.22 per 1,000 population. This SO15 5PW 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 5PW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SO15 5PW, encompassing approximately 3289 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (32) incidents (-30.43% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-47.83% decrease)

SO15 5PW 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

HOWARDS GROVE, SO15 5PW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3232.22-30.43%
Violence and sexual offences309.73-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour129.12-47.83%
Public order73.65-63.16%
Vehicle crime62.13-25.00%
Burglary51.82150.00%
Other theft41.52-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.22-33.33%
Drugs31.220.00%
Theft from the person20.91100.00%
Robbery10.610.00%

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
Shoplifting4647.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences3513.9820.69%
Anti-social behaviour2310.649.52%
Public order196.9972.73%
Vehicle crime85.7833.33%
Criminal damage and arson62.4350.00%
Other theft51.82-37.50%
Bicycle theft31.52200.00%
Drugs30.91-25.00%
Other crime20.91-33.33%
Burglary20.61-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Theft from the person10.30-50.00%
Robbery10.30-75.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4643.77-6.12%
Violence and sexual offences2913.98-3.33%
Anti-social behaviour218.82320.00%
Public order116.3822.22%
Other theft83.3433.33%
Vehicle crime62.4350.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.82-20.00%
Robbery41.22300.00%
Burglary41.22-33.33%
Drugs41.22300.00%
Other crime31.220.00%
Theft from the person20.91100.00%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4935.56444.44%
Violence and sexual offences3014.8930.43%
Public order99.12-30.77%
Burglary62.74200.00%
Other theft61.8220.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.82-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour51.52-28.57%
Vehicle crime41.52-42.86%
Drugs11.220.00%
Theft from the person10.30-50.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2324.3235.29%
Public order136.99333.33%
Shoplifting93.95-55.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.7433.33%
Anti-social behaviour72.430.00%
Vehicle crime72.13600.00%
Other theft52.1366.67%
Other crime21.520.00%
Theft from the person20.610.00%
Burglary20.61-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%
Drugs10.30-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2019.4553.85%
Violence and sexual offences176.08-37.04%
Anti-social behaviour75.1740.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.13100.00%
Other theft31.82-40.00%
Burglary30.910.00%
Public order30.91-57.14%
Drugs20.910.00%
Bicycle theft10.61-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2721.893.85%
Shoplifting138.218.33%
Public order73.9516.67%
Anti-social behaviour52.13-37.50%
Other theft51.520.00%
Vehicle crime41.5233.33%
Burglary31.22-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson30.91-25.00%
Drugs20.910.00%
Bicycle theft20.610.00%
Other crime10.610.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2622.19-31.58%
Shoplifting127.909.09%
Anti-social behaviour83.65-27.27%
Burglary72.43133.33%
Public order62.1350.00%
Other theft51.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.520.00%
Vehicle crime31.22200.00%
Robbery10.910.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

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 offences3825.2390.00%
Anti-social behaviour1111.5537.50%
Shoplifting113.3410.00%
Other theft53.34150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.52-42.86%
Public order41.22-60.00%
Burglary31.22-25.00%
Theft from the person20.91100.00%
Drugs20.610.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Robbery10.30-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2022.19-48.72%
Public order106.0825.00%
Shoplifting103.04-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour83.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.43-22.22%
Vehicle crime52.1325.00%
Burglary41.520.00%
Other theft21.22-75.00%
Robbery20.610.00%
Drugs20.61100.00%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%
Other crime10.30-50.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

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 offences3931.000.00%
Shoplifting1511.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson94.560.00%
Other theft82.740.00%
Public order82.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.430.00%
Burglary42.430.00%
Vehicle crime41.220.00%
Possession of weapons31.220.00%
Other crime20.910.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

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 314 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 28.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202435
July 202429
June 202430
May 202423
April 202417
March 202427
February 202426
January 202438
December 202320
November 202339

A total of 115 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202423
July 202421
June 20245
May 20247
April 20247
March 20245
February 20248
January 202411
December 20238
November 20238

A total of 97 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202419
July 202411
June 20249
May 202413
April 20243
March 20247
February 20246
January 20244
December 202310
November 20238

A total of 56 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20248
June 20246
May 20245
April 20243
March 20245
February 20245
January 20245
December 20232
November 20238

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.10 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 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 20246
June 20244
May 20247
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243
January 20241
December 20235
November 20234

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 263 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 49 reported cases.

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

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 9 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
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
December 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 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SO15 5PW 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. Ridding Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 9. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
  • 10. Hyde Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Vincent Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Crown Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Regent'S Grove
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Anglesea Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 15. Bridlington Avenue
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 17. Wordsworth Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Salem Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Vaudrey Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Sydney Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Leighton Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Park Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Milner Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Howard'S Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Cannon Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. St James Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Upper Shirley Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1