SO15 5SJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SO15 5SJ

SO15 5SJ, Southampton has recorded a total of 106 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 68.10 per 1,000 population. This SO15 5SJ 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 5SJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SO15 5SJ, encompassing approximately 1556 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (22) incidents (-43.59% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-35.00% decrease)

SO15 5SJ 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 5SJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3368.10-25.00%
Shoplifting2221.20-43.59%
Anti-social behaviour1314.13-35.00%
Public order108.35-28.57%
Vehicle crime86.42-42.86%
Burglary65.14500.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.8525.00%
Other theft33.21-40.00%
Drugs31.93-25.00%
Theft from the person21.93100.00%
Robbery11.280.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4498.9491.30%
Shoplifting3928.278.33%
Anti-social behaviour2025.0633.33%
Vehicle crime1412.8555.56%
Public order148.9940.00%
Other theft58.99-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson43.21100.00%
Drugs42.5733.33%
Bicycle theft32.57200.00%
Other crime31.930.00%
Possession of weapons21.93100.00%
Burglary11.28-75.00%
Theft from the person10.64-66.67%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3677.099.09%
Violence and sexual offences2323.13-23.33%
Anti-social behaviour1514.78114.29%
Public order109.64150.00%
Vehicle crime96.42350.00%
Other theft65.78-14.29%
Robbery43.85300.00%
Burglary42.570.00%
Theft from the person32.5750.00%
Other crime31.930.00%
Drugs31.93200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.93-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3361.03266.67%
Violence and sexual offences3021.2057.89%
Anti-social behaviour719.2716.67%
Other theft74.5075.00%
Burglary44.5033.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.570.00%
Public order42.57-55.56%
Vehicle crime22.57-71.43%
Theft from the person21.28100.00%
Drugs11.280.00%
Robbery10.640.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1942.40-32.14%
Public order912.21125.00%
Shoplifting95.78-35.71%
Vehicle crime75.78133.33%
Anti-social behaviour64.500.00%
Other theft43.85100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.57-20.00%
Burglary32.570.00%
Other crime21.930.00%
Bicycle theft21.280.00%
Theft from the person11.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2843.69-3.45%
Shoplifting1417.9927.27%
Anti-social behaviour68.99-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.850.00%
Public order43.21-50.00%
Vehicle crime32.5750.00%
Drugs31.93200.00%
Burglary31.9350.00%
Other theft21.93-60.00%

In March 2024, 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 offences2948.833.57%
Shoplifting1118.6310.00%
Anti-social behaviour107.0742.86%
Public order86.42100.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.140.00%
Other theft53.210.00%
Burglary23.21-60.00%
Vehicle crime21.280.00%
Other crime21.280.00%
Drugs11.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%

In February 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 offences2844.97-20.00%
Shoplifting1017.9966.67%
Anti-social behaviour76.42-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson54.500.00%
Burglary53.2125.00%
Other theft53.2125.00%
Public order43.210.00%
Vehicle crime22.570.00%
Other crime21.28-50.00%
Robbery11.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.640.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3553.3216.67%
Anti-social behaviour1122.4910.00%
Shoplifting67.0720.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.85-44.44%
Burglary43.2133.33%
Other crime42.570.00%
Other theft42.57100.00%
Public order42.57-55.56%
Drugs32.5750.00%
Theft from the person21.930.00%
Vehicle crime21.28-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.640.00%
Robbery10.640.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3048.83-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour1019.2742.86%
Criminal damage and arson96.42-10.00%
Public order95.7812.50%
Shoplifting55.78-50.00%
Vehicle crime43.21100.00%
Burglary32.570.00%
Drugs21.930.00%
Other theft21.28-71.43%
Robbery11.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.640.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3656.54-2.70%
Criminal damage and arson1023.1342.86%
Shoplifting106.42-41.18%
Public order86.42-50.00%
Other theft75.14250.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.500.00%
Burglary34.50200.00%
Vehicle crime21.93-60.00%
Other crime21.280.00%
Possession of weapons21.28100.00%
Theft from the person11.280.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3761.680.00%
Shoplifting1723.770.00%
Public order1610.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson710.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.500.00%
Vehicle crime54.500.00%
Other theft23.210.00%
Bicycle theft21.280.00%
Possession of weapons11.280.00%
Theft from the person10.640.00%
Burglary10.640.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 372 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202444
July 202423
June 202430
May 202419
April 202428
March 202429
February 202428
January 202435
December 202330
November 202336
October 202337

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202420
July 202415
June 20247
May 20246
April 20246
March 202410
February 20247
January 202411
December 202310
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 100 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202414
July 202410
June 20244
May 20249
April 20244
March 20248
February 20244
January 20244
December 20239
November 20238
October 202316

A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20246
June 20247
May 20244
April 20242
March 20245
February 20245
January 20244
December 20232
November 20237
October 20232

A total of 39 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20245
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 60 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202414
July 20249
June 20242
May 20247
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 65 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244
April 20245
March 20245
February 20245
January 20245
December 20239
November 202310
October 20237

A total of 212 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202439
July 202436
June 202433
May 20249
April 202414
March 202411
February 202410
January 20246
December 20235
November 202310
October 202317

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
May 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
November 20232

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SO15 5SJ 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. Church Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Tremona Court
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Ridding Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 7. The Mount
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
  • 9. Briarswood
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 10. Hyde Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. St Edmund'S Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    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. Parking Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Regent'S Grove
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Anglesea Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 17. Cecil Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Bracken Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 19. Settle Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Vinery Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Oakfield Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 23. Wordsworth Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Salem Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Vaudrey Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Yarmouth Gardens
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 27. Sydney Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. A3057
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Holland Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 30. Clarendon Road
    Total1
    Burglary1