SO15 5RF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SO15 5RF

SO15 5RF, Southampton has recorded a total of 177 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 45.84 per 1,000 population. This SO15 5RF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SO15 postcode area, which has experienced 537 crimes and a crime rate of 16.07 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SO15 5RF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SO15 5RF, encompassing approximately 3861 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Shoplifting: (54) incidents (-5.26% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (29.03% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (10.53% increase)

SO15 5RF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Newman Street with total crimes: 28
  • Shirley High Street with total crimes: 23
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 16

SO15 5RF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5445.84-5.26%
Violence and sexual offences4013.9829.03%
Anti-social behaviour2110.3610.53%
Public order205.4481.82%
Criminal damage and arson125.1820.00%
Vehicle crime73.1140.00%
Other theft61.81-14.29%
Drugs51.5566.67%
Burglary41.2933.33%
Bicycle theft31.0450.00%
Other crime20.780.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Theft from the person10.26-50.00%
Robbery10.26-80.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5740.667.55%
Violence and sexual offences3114.76-8.82%
Anti-social behaviour198.03280.00%
Public order114.92-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson102.8542.86%
Other theft72.5916.67%
Vehicle crime51.810.00%
Robbery51.290.00%
Burglary31.29-50.00%
Drugs30.78-25.00%
Theft from the person20.78100.00%
Bicycle theft20.52100.00%
Other crime20.520.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5334.96381.82%
Violence and sexual offences3413.7336.00%
Public order128.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.1116.67%
Burglary61.81200.00%
Other theft61.5550.00%
Vehicle crime51.55-54.55%
Anti-social behaviour51.29-28.57%
Drugs41.2933.33%
Theft from the person11.04-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2522.5331.58%
Public order126.47140.00%
Vehicle crime113.11120.00%
Shoplifting112.85-47.62%
Anti-social behaviour72.8540.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.81-40.00%
Other theft41.55300.00%
Drugs31.040.00%
Theft from the person30.780.00%
Other crime20.780.00%
Burglary20.52-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.52-66.67%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2119.9440.00%
Violence and sexual offences195.44-34.48%
Criminal damage and arson104.92233.33%
Anti-social behaviour52.590.00%
Public order51.29-44.44%
Vehicle crime51.29400.00%
Drugs31.2950.00%
Burglary30.78-40.00%
Bicycle theft30.7850.00%
Possession of weapons20.780.00%
Other theft10.52-83.33%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2919.9431.82%
Shoplifting157.5125.00%
Public order93.8850.00%
Other theft62.33-33.33%
Burglary51.55-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour51.29-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson31.29-40.00%
Drugs20.780.00%
Bicycle theft20.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2219.68-45.00%
Shoplifting125.70-20.00%
Other theft93.11125.00%
Burglary82.3360.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.070.00%
Public order62.0750.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.5566.67%
Bicycle theft21.290.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Theft from the person10.26-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4023.0537.93%
Shoplifting1510.3636.36%
Anti-social behaviour83.8814.29%
Burglary52.070.00%
Other theft41.290.00%
Public order41.04-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.04-40.00%
Drugs30.7850.00%
Theft from the person20.78100.00%
Bicycle theft20.52-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.52-66.67%
Robbery10.52-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2922.53-23.68%
Shoplifting117.51-31.25%
Public order102.8511.11%
Anti-social behaviour72.5916.67%
Vehicle crime61.81200.00%
Burglary51.5525.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.29-58.33%
Other theft41.29-55.56%
Bicycle theft31.04200.00%
Robbery20.780.00%
Drugs20.520.00%
Other crime10.52-50.00%
Theft from the person10.26-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.26-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3827.71-20.83%
Shoplifting169.84-36.00%
Criminal damage and arson124.1471.43%
Other theft93.11125.00%
Public order92.33-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour62.330.00%
Burglary41.55-20.00%
Possession of weapons41.04300.00%
Drugs21.04100.00%
Other crime20.52100.00%
Theft from the person20.52100.00%
Vehicle crime20.52-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.52-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4831.3492.00%
Shoplifting2512.43108.33%
Public order146.47100.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.63-12.50%
Vehicle crime61.8120.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.55-14.29%
Burglary51.55400.00%
Other theft41.2933.33%
Bicycle theft21.04-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Drugs10.26-83.33%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2521.240.00%
Shoplifting126.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.070.00%
Public order71.810.00%
Drugs61.810.00%
Vehicle crime51.550.00%
Bicycle theft41.290.00%
Other theft31.040.00%
Possession of weapons10.780.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 63 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20247
June 20246
May 20244
April 20241
March 20246
February 20249
January 20244
December 20234
November 20239
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 119 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202420
July 202411
June 202412
May 202412
April 20245
March 20249
February 20246
January 20244
December 202310
November 20239
October 202314
September 20237

A total of 104 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202421
July 202419
June 20245
May 20247
April 20245
March 20245
February 20248
January 20248
December 20237
November 20236
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 88 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 202410
June 20247
May 20246
April 202410
March 20243
February 20245
January 20243
December 20235
November 202312
October 20237
September 20238

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 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
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 380 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202440
July 202431
June 202434
May 202425
April 202419
March 202429
February 202422
January 202440
December 202329
November 202338
October 202348
September 202325

A total of 56 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20245
June 20245
May 202411
April 20245
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20236
November 20232
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 302 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202454
July 202457
June 202453
May 202411
April 202421
March 202415
February 202412
January 202415
December 202311
November 202316
October 202325
September 202312

A total of 26 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20236

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 51 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242
April 20243
March 20245
February 20248
January 20245
December 20235
November 20234
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20245
January 20241
December 20232
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Newman Street
    Total28
    Shoplifting17
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Shirley High Street
    Total23
    Shoplifting15
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total16
    Shoplifting8
    Burglary3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Church Street
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 5. Regent'S Grove
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Park Street
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour12
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total10
    Public order3
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Mayflower Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Emsworth Road
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Villiers Road
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 11. Selby Place
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Crown Street
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Beatrice Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Hyde Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 15. Vaudrey Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. St Edmund'S Road
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 17. Benson Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 19. Milner Court
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Howard'S Grove
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Shirley Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Church End
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. English Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. Henry Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Randolph Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Ridding Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Endeavour Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Leighton Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Cherry Walk
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 30. Salcombe Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1