PORTSWOOD ROAD, SO17 2LA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SO17 2LA

PORTSWOOD ROAD, SO17 2LA, Southampton has recorded a total of 72 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.31 per 1,000 population. This SO17 2LA 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 2LA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SO17 2LA, encompassing approximately 4701 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-54.05% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)

SO17 2LA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 22
  • Richmond Gardens with total crimes: 10
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8

PORTSWOOD ROAD, SO17 2LA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1715.31-54.05%
Shoplifting143.6275.00%
Vehicle crime92.9880.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.9160.00%
Public order51.70-58.33%
Burglary51.060.00%
Bicycle theft41.060.00%
Other theft30.85-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.64-40.00%
Drugs20.640.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3719.350.00%
Public order127.879.09%
Shoplifting82.55-27.27%
Other theft61.70-33.33%
Vehicle crime51.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.06-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour51.06150.00%
Burglary51.0625.00%
Bicycle theft41.06100.00%
Drugs20.850.00%
Possession of weapons10.43-50.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3719.7832.14%
Public order117.87-15.38%
Shoplifting112.34-56.00%
Other theft92.3412.50%
Criminal damage and arson71.91-36.36%
Vehicle crime51.490.00%
Burglary41.0633.33%
Possession of weapons20.85100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.43-71.43%
Bicycle theft20.43-71.43%
Theft from the person20.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2823.4040.00%
Shoplifting255.9613.64%
Public order135.32-7.14%
Criminal damage and arson112.76266.67%
Other theft82.34166.67%
Anti-social behaviour71.70-12.50%
Bicycle theft71.4916.67%
Vehicle crime51.4966.67%
Burglary31.060.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%
Drugs10.21-66.67%
Other crime10.210.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2218.08100.00%
Violence and sexual offences204.68-23.08%
Public order144.2516.67%
Anti-social behaviour82.98300.00%
Bicycle theft61.7050.00%
Burglary31.28-25.00%
Other theft30.6450.00%
Vehicle crime30.64-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.6450.00%
Drugs30.6450.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2615.53-35.00%
Public order125.53-42.86%
Shoplifting112.55-15.38%
Burglary42.340.00%
Bicycle theft40.85100.00%
Vehicle crime40.85-33.33%
Other theft20.850.00%
Theft from the person20.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.43-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.43-60.00%
Robbery20.430.00%
Drugs20.430.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4021.9181.82%
Public order218.51250.00%
Shoplifting134.470.00%
Vehicle crime62.76-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.28-50.00%
Burglary41.06100.00%
Possession of weapons40.85100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.85-25.00%
Drugs20.64100.00%
Other theft20.43-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.430.00%
Other crime10.43-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2215.95-21.43%
Shoplifting134.6830.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.7666.67%
Vehicle crime82.13-46.67%
Public order61.70-25.00%
Other theft51.28-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.06-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.850.00%
Other crime20.430.00%
Burglary20.43-50.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2820.84-20.00%
Vehicle crime155.96650.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.19233.33%
Other theft102.13233.33%
Shoplifting102.13-41.18%
Public order82.13-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson61.70200.00%
Burglary41.28-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.85100.00%
Other crime20.430.00%
Drugs10.43-66.67%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Robbery10.21-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3520.21118.75%
Shoplifting177.4470.00%
Public order143.62100.00%
Burglary82.9860.00%
Robbery51.700.00%
Drugs31.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.64-25.00%
Other theft30.64-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson20.64-80.00%
Bicycle theft20.43-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.43-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1615.31-15.79%
Criminal damage and arson103.40150.00%
Shoplifting102.13100.00%
Vehicle crime82.13100.00%
Public order71.7075.00%
Other theft71.4975.00%
Burglary51.4966.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.06-63.64%
Bicycle theft30.850.00%
Other crime20.640.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.040.00%
Shoplifting52.340.00%
Other theft41.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.850.00%
Vehicle crime40.850.00%
Public order40.850.00%
Drugs30.850.00%
Bicycle theft30.640.00%
Burglary30.640.00%
Possession of weapons20.640.00%
Robbery10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 127 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.58 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202412
July 202411
June 202413
May 202414
April 202412
March 202421
February 20246
January 20248
December 202314
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 74 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
July 20245
June 20245
May 20243
April 20244
March 20246
February 20248
January 202415
December 20232
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 37 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20242
June 20247
May 20246
April 20244
March 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 325 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202437
July 202437
June 202428
May 202420
April 202426
March 202440
February 202422
January 202428
December 202335
November 202316
October 202319

A total of 62 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20249
June 20248
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20245
January 202410
December 20233
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 73 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 20247
June 202411
May 20243
April 20242
March 20245
February 202410
January 20246
December 20232
November 202310
October 20234

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20233

A total of 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20244
February 20242
January 20244
December 20238
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20242
June 20247
May 20248
April 20242
March 20243
February 20244
January 202410
December 20233
November 20234
October 202311

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20235
October 20231

A total of 159 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.25 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 202413
February 202413
January 202410
December 202317
November 202310
October 20235

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20242
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total22
    Shoplifting10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    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. Supermarket
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Belmont Road
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Portswood Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Portswood Avenue
    Total5
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Osborne Road North
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Westridge Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Woodside Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Osborne Gardens
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Shaftesbury Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. A3035
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Highfield Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Church Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Welbeck Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Somerset Road
    Total1
    Burglary1