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

Overview of Crime in SO15 5QT

HOWARDS GROVE, SO15 5QT, Southampton has recorded a total of 68 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.51 per 1,000 population. This SO15 5QT 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 5QT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SO15 5QT, encompassing approximately 3315 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (19) incidents (-26.92% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (-27.27% decrease)

SO15 5QT 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: 9

HOWARDS GROVE, SO15 5QT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1920.51-26.92%
Violence and sexual offences185.73-18.18%
Public order85.43-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour72.4140.00%
Burglary32.1150.00%
Vehicle crime30.90-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.90-40.00%
Other theft20.90100.00%
Drugs20.600.00%
Theft from the person20.60100.00%
Robbery10.600.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2625.33-7.14%
Violence and sexual offences227.84-4.35%
Public order116.6457.14%
Anti-social behaviour53.32-50.00%
Vehicle crime51.5125.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.51150.00%
Other crime21.510.00%
Drugs20.60-33.33%
Burglary20.600.00%
Other theft10.60-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.30-50.00%
Robbery10.30-75.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2827.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences238.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour106.94900.00%
Public order73.0240.00%
Other theft42.11-33.33%
Vehicle crime41.21-20.00%
Robbery41.210.00%
Drugs31.21200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.90-50.00%
Theft from the person20.600.00%
Other crime20.600.00%
Burglary20.60-33.33%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2822.92211.11%
Violence and sexual offences238.4427.78%
Other theft66.94500.00%
Vehicle crime51.81-16.67%
Public order51.51-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.51-33.33%
Burglary31.21200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.90-83.33%
Drugs10.300.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1817.1928.57%
Shoplifting95.43-43.75%
Anti-social behaviour62.7150.00%
Vehicle crime61.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.8150.00%
Public order61.81100.00%
Other crime21.810.00%
Other theft10.60-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Burglary10.30-66.67%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1614.7860.00%
Violence and sexual offences144.83-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.21100.00%
Burglary31.2150.00%
Public order30.90-40.00%
Other theft20.90-33.33%
Drugs20.60100.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2014.7842.86%
Shoplifting106.030.00%
Public order53.0266.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.51-33.33%
Other theft31.210.00%
Burglary20.90-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson20.60-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.60-33.33%
Drugs10.600.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.98-50.00%
Shoplifting104.220.00%
Burglary73.02133.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.11-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.810.00%
Public order31.210.00%
Vehicle crime30.90200.00%
Other theft30.9050.00%
Robbery10.900.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2819.00115.38%
Shoplifting108.44100.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.0260.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.41-20.00%
Public order31.21-50.00%
Burglary30.90-40.00%
Theft from the person20.900.00%
Other theft20.60-33.33%
Robbery10.600.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.27-53.57%
Public order63.9220.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.810.00%
Burglary51.5166.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.51-44.44%
Shoplifting51.51-61.54%
Other theft31.51-57.14%
Vehicle crime20.90-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2824.730.00%
Shoplifting138.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.920.00%
Other theft72.710.00%
Public order52.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.510.00%
Vehicle crime41.510.00%
Burglary31.210.00%
Possession of weapons30.900.00%
Other crime20.900.00%
Theft from the person20.600.00%
Drugs10.600.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 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

A total of 221 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.09 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202422
July 202423
June 202423
May 202418
April 202414
March 202420
February 202414
January 202428
December 202313
November 202328

A total of 61 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 202410
June 20241
May 20246
April 20244
March 20244
February 20246
January 20248
December 20235
November 20235

A total of 62 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202411
July 20247
June 20245
May 20246
April 20243
March 20245
February 20243
January 20243
December 20236
November 20235

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20246
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20237

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20247
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20244
June 20245
May 20246
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20242
June 20244
May 20246
April 20244
March 20242
February 20244
January 20244
December 20235
November 20239

A total of 174 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202426
July 202428
June 202428
May 20249
April 202416
March 202410
February 202410
January 202410
December 20235
November 202313

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 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
May 20241
January 20242
November 20232

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 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
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 5QT 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
    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. Hyde Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Vincent Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Crown Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Anglesea Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 10. Bridlington Avenue
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 12. Wordsworth Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Salem Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Vaudrey Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Milner Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Howard'S Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Cannon Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Church End
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. St James Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Upper Shirley Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1