WESTRIDGE ROAD, SO17 2HN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SO17 2HN

WESTRIDGE ROAD, SO17 2HN, Southampton has recorded a total of 105 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.25 per 1,000 population. This SO17 2HN crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SO17 postcode area, which has experienced 129 crimes and a crime rate of 8.99 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SO17 2HN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SO17 2HN, encompassing approximately 4329 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SO17 2HN area, explore the SO17 2HN Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-55.32% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (15) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (75.00% increase)

SO17 2HN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 23
  • Richmond Gardens with total crimes: 10
  • Shakespeare Avenue with total crimes: 9

WESTRIDGE ROAD, SO17 2HN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2124.25-55.32%
Vehicle crime154.8525.00%
Shoplifting143.4675.00%
Burglary113.2383.33%
Criminal damage and arson112.5437.50%
Public order92.54-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.080.00%
Drugs61.3950.00%
Bicycle theft41.39-20.00%
Other theft30.92-57.14%
Possession of weapons20.69100.00%
Other crime20.460.00%
Robbery10.46-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4728.4111.90%
Public order1510.85-6.25%
Vehicle crime123.4650.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.77-20.00%
Shoplifting81.85-27.27%
Other theft71.85-50.00%
Burglary61.62-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.3950.00%
Bicycle theft51.39150.00%
Drugs41.15100.00%
Theft from the person20.92-33.33%
Robbery20.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.46-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4229.5627.27%
Public order169.7014.29%
Other theft143.7016.67%
Shoplifting113.23-56.00%
Burglary102.54100.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.31-33.33%
Vehicle crime82.310.00%
Possession of weapons41.85300.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.92-69.23%
Theft from the person30.920.00%
Drugs20.69-33.33%
Other crime20.46-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.46-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3332.3313.79%
Shoplifting257.6213.64%
Criminal damage and arson155.7750.00%
Public order143.46-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour133.23-7.14%
Other theft123.00200.00%
Bicycle theft82.7714.29%
Vehicle crime81.8533.33%
Burglary51.850.00%
Other crime31.150.00%
Drugs30.69-25.00%
Possession of weapons10.69-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2927.95-9.38%
Shoplifting226.70100.00%
Public order185.0828.57%
Anti-social behaviour144.16366.67%
Criminal damage and arson103.23150.00%
Bicycle theft72.3140.00%
Vehicle crime61.62-45.45%
Burglary51.39150.00%
Drugs41.1533.33%
Other theft40.9233.33%
Possession of weapons20.920.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3221.02-23.81%
Public order147.39-41.67%
Vehicle crime113.2357.14%
Shoplifting112.54-8.33%
Bicycle theft52.54150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.15-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.92-25.00%
Drugs30.6950.00%
Other theft30.6950.00%
Burglary20.69-33.33%
Robbery20.460.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4225.4135.48%
Public order249.70300.00%
Shoplifting125.54-7.69%
Vehicle crime72.77-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson61.62-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour41.39-33.33%
Possession of weapons40.92100.00%
Burglary30.92-40.00%
Drugs20.69100.00%
Other theft20.46-75.00%
Bicycle theft20.46100.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In February 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 offences3121.48-27.91%
Shoplifting137.1630.00%
Criminal damage and arson113.0037.50%
Other theft82.54-38.46%
Vehicle crime81.85-52.94%
Anti-social behaviour61.85-50.00%
Public order61.39-50.00%
Burglary51.3925.00%
Possession of weapons21.150.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Other crime10.23-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4329.562.38%
Vehicle crime179.9370.00%
Other theft133.93116.67%
Anti-social behaviour123.00200.00%
Public order122.77-20.00%
Shoplifting102.77-41.18%
Criminal damage and arson82.3160.00%
Burglary41.85-75.00%
Theft from the person30.920.00%
Possession of weapons20.690.00%
Other crime20.460.00%
Drugs10.46-66.67%
Robbery10.23-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4228.6444.83%
Shoplifting179.7088.89%
Burglary163.93128.57%
Public order153.7066.67%
Vehicle crime103.4611.11%
Other theft62.31-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.39-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.15-20.00%
Drugs30.9250.00%
Possession of weapons20.690.00%
Robbery20.460.00%
Bicycle theft20.46-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2922.4038.10%
Criminal damage and arson106.7066.67%
Other theft92.31-10.00%
Vehicle crime92.08-30.77%
Public order92.0828.57%
Shoplifting92.0880.00%
Burglary72.0875.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.62-58.33%
Bicycle theft41.15-42.86%
Possession of weapons20.920.00%
Drugs20.46-66.67%
Other crime20.460.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2121.710.00%
Vehicle crime134.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.000.00%
Other theft102.770.00%
Bicycle theft72.310.00%
Public order71.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.620.00%
Drugs61.390.00%
Shoplifting51.390.00%
Burglary41.150.00%
Possession of weapons20.920.00%
Robbery10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 89 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20244
June 202413
May 202414
April 20243
March 20244
February 20246
January 202412
December 20234
November 20235
October 202312

A total of 78 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20246
July 202410
June 20245
May 20245
April 20242
March 20243
February 20245
January 20244
December 202316
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 104 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20248
July 202410
June 202415
May 202410
April 20244
March 20246
February 202411
January 20248
December 20235
November 202310
October 20236

A total of 37 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 124 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202412
July 20248
June 20248
May 20246
April 202411
March 20247
February 20248
January 202417
December 202310
November 20239
October 202313

A total of 412 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202447
July 202442
June 202433
May 202429
April 202432
March 202442
February 202431
January 202443
December 202342
November 202329
October 202321

A total of 47 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20242
June 20248
May 20247
April 20245
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 159 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202415
July 202416
June 202414
May 202418
April 202414
March 202424
February 20246
January 202412
December 202315
November 20239
October 20237

A total of 24 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232

A total of 91 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 202414
June 202412
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20248
January 202413
December 20236
November 20239
October 202310

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 157 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20248
July 202411
June 202425
May 202422
April 202411
March 202412
February 202413
January 202410
December 202317
November 20239
October 20235

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SO17 2HN postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total23
    Shoplifting10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Other crime1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Richmond Gardens
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Shakespeare Avenue
    Total9
    Burglary3
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Portswood Park
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Belmont Road
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Fullerton Place
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Portswood Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Portswood Avenue
    Total5
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Lawn Road
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Thackeray Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 12. Osborne Road South
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Dukes Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Osborne Road North
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Westridge Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Spring Crescent
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Woodside Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Drummond Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. South Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. A3035
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1