SO15 5SY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SO15 5SY

SO15 5SY, Southampton has recorded a total of 111 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 38.11 per 1,000 population. This SO15 5SY 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 5SY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SO15 5SY, encompassing approximately 2912 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (-2.78% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (30) incidents (-31.82% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-45.45% decrease)

SO15 5SY 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 5SY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3538.11-2.78%
Shoplifting3012.02-31.82%
Anti-social behaviour1210.30-45.45%
Public order94.12-50.00%
Vehicle crime63.09-33.33%
Burglary52.06150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.720.00%
Other theft31.72-25.00%
Drugs31.03-40.00%
Theft from the person21.03100.00%
Robbery10.690.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4452.53-4.35%
Violence and sexual offences3615.1133.33%
Anti-social behaviour2212.364.76%
Public order187.5563.64%
Vehicle crime96.1850.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.0925.00%
Drugs51.7266.67%
Other theft41.72-60.00%
Bicycle theft31.37200.00%
Other crime21.03-33.33%
Burglary20.69-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%
Theft from the person10.34-66.67%
Robbery10.34-75.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4649.78-6.12%
Violence and sexual offences2715.79-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour219.27320.00%
Public order117.2122.22%
Other theft103.7825.00%
Vehicle crime63.4350.00%
Burglary52.06-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.72-20.00%
Robbery41.37300.00%
Theft from the person31.37200.00%
Other crime31.030.00%
Drugs31.03200.00%
Bicycle theft11.030.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4941.89444.44%
Violence and sexual offences3316.8257.14%
Public order911.33-25.00%
Other theft83.0960.00%
Burglary62.75100.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.06-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour51.72-37.50%
Vehicle crime41.72-55.56%
Drugs11.370.00%
Theft from the person10.34-50.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2127.47-12.50%
Public order127.21300.00%
Vehicle crime94.12350.00%
Shoplifting93.09-55.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.0933.33%
Criminal damage and arson72.7516.67%
Other theft52.40150.00%
Burglary31.72-25.00%
Other crime21.030.00%
Theft from the person20.690.00%
Bicycle theft10.690.00%
Drugs10.34-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2424.38-22.58%
Shoplifting208.2453.85%
Anti-social behaviour66.87-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.0620.00%
Burglary42.0633.33%
Public order31.37-62.50%
Vehicle crime21.03-33.33%
Other theft20.69-66.67%
Drugs20.690.00%
Bicycle theft10.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3127.473.33%
Shoplifting1310.648.33%
Anti-social behaviour84.460.00%
Public order82.7533.33%
Other theft62.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.060.00%
Burglary31.72-62.50%
Vehicle crime31.030.00%
Drugs21.030.00%
Other crime10.690.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3027.47-18.92%
Shoplifting1210.309.09%
Burglary84.12100.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.75-27.27%
Public order62.7550.00%
Other theft62.0620.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.060.00%
Vehicle crime31.72200.00%
Robbery11.030.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3729.1837.04%
Anti-social behaviour1112.7022.22%
Shoplifting113.7822.22%
Criminal damage and arson53.78-44.44%
Other theft51.72150.00%
Public order41.72-60.00%
Burglary41.3733.33%
Theft from the person21.37100.00%
Drugs20.690.00%
Other crime10.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Robbery10.34-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2727.81-30.77%
Public order109.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.43-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.0912.50%
Shoplifting93.09-40.00%
Vehicle crime53.09150.00%
Burglary31.72-25.00%
Drugs21.03100.00%
Other theft20.69-75.00%
Robbery20.690.00%
Bicycle theft10.690.00%
Other crime10.34-50.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%

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 offences3935.368.33%
Shoplifting1513.39-37.50%
Public order105.15-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson103.43100.00%
Other theft83.43166.67%
Anti-social behaviour82.7560.00%
Burglary42.75100.00%
Possession of weapons31.37200.00%
Other crime21.030.00%
Vehicle crime20.69-66.67%
Drugs10.690.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3633.9950.00%
Shoplifting2412.36100.00%
Public order138.2462.50%
Vehicle crime64.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.06-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.72-16.67%
Other theft31.7250.00%
Bicycle theft21.03100.00%
Burglary20.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%
Drugs10.34-80.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2425.060.00%
Shoplifting128.240.00%
Public order84.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.750.00%
Vehicle crime62.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.060.00%
Drugs52.060.00%
Other theft21.720.00%
Bicycle theft10.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 400 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.77 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202436
July 202427
June 202433
May 202421
April 202424
March 202431
February 202430
January 202437
December 202327
November 202339
October 202336
September 202324

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 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
September 20231

A total of 129 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202422
July 202421
June 20245
May 20248
April 20246
March 20248
February 20248
January 202411
December 20239
November 20238
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 121 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.31 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202418
July 202411
June 20249
May 202412
April 20243
March 20248
February 20246
January 20244
December 202310
November 202310
October 202313
September 20238

A total of 64 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 202410
June 20248
May 20245
April 20242
March 20246
February 20246
January 20245
December 20232
November 20238
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 49 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20245
June 20246
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 20248
January 20244
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 62 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 20246
June 20244
May 20249
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20235
November 20232
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 77 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20244
June 20245
May 20247
April 20246
March 20245
February 20245
January 20245
December 20239
November 202310
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 294 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202444
July 202446
June 202449
May 20249
April 202420
March 202413
February 202412
January 202411
December 20239
November 202315
October 202324
September 202312

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 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 20241
May 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 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
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 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
January 20241
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SO15 5SY 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. Ridding Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 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. Regent'S Grove
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Anglesea Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 16. Cecil Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Settle Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Vinery Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Oakfield Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 21. Wordsworth Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Salem Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Vaudrey Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Yarmouth Gardens
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 25. Sydney Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. A3057
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Leighton Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Park Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Milner Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Howard'S Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1