KENT ROAD, SO17 2LH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SO17 2LH

KENT ROAD, SO17 2LH, Southampton has recorded a total of 52 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.58 per 1,000 population. This SO17 2LH 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 2LH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SO17 2LH, encompassing approximately 4133 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (-6.90% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SO17 2LH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Richmond Gardens with total crimes: 10
  • St Denys Road with total crimes: 7
  • Belmont Road with total crimes: 6

KENT ROAD, SO17 2LH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2712.58-6.90%
Vehicle crime56.53150.00%
Burglary51.210.00%
Bicycle theft41.2133.33%
Other theft30.97-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.73-50.00%
Public order20.73-84.62%
Drugs10.48-50.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.24-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2915.723.57%
Public order137.02116.67%
Criminal damage and arson63.1450.00%
Other theft51.45-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.21-50.00%
Bicycle theft30.7350.00%
Drugs20.730.00%
Vehicle crime20.48-50.00%
Shoplifting10.48-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2816.69-15.15%
Burglary76.7716.67%
Anti-social behaviour61.6950.00%
Other theft61.45100.00%
Public order61.45-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.45-63.64%
Vehicle crime40.970.00%
Theft from the person20.970.00%
Bicycle theft20.48-60.00%
Shoplifting20.48100.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3319.1126.92%
Criminal damage and arson117.98120.00%
Public order102.66100.00%
Burglary62.42200.00%
Bicycle theft51.4525.00%
Vehicle crime41.2133.33%
Anti-social behaviour40.97-33.33%
Other theft30.9750.00%
Other crime10.730.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.24-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2614.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.29500.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.4525.00%
Public order51.21-37.50%
Bicycle theft41.210.00%
Shoplifting40.97300.00%
Vehicle crime30.9750.00%
Burglary20.73-66.67%
Other theft20.48100.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Drugs10.24-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2614.27-10.34%
Public order86.29-46.67%
Burglary61.9450.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.45-20.00%
Drugs40.97100.00%
Bicycle theft40.9733.33%
Vehicle crime20.97-60.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.24-50.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.24-87.50%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2919.1170.59%
Public order157.02400.00%
Shoplifting83.63166.67%
Vehicle crime51.9425.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.210.00%
Burglary41.21-20.00%
Other crime30.970.00%
Bicycle theft30.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.73100.00%
Drugs20.480.00%
Possession of weapons20.48100.00%
Other theft10.48-85.71%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.136.25%
Other theft74.1175.00%
Burglary51.69150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.2125.00%
Vehicle crime41.21-60.00%
Public order30.97-57.14%
Shoplifting30.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.73-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.06-23.81%
Vehicle crime103.8742.86%
Public order72.42-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour71.69600.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.690.00%
Other theft40.97-20.00%
Drugs20.97-50.00%
Burglary20.48-33.33%
Robbery10.48-75.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2115.2423.53%
Public order85.08100.00%
Vehicle crime71.940.00%
Other theft51.6925.00%
Drugs41.21300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.97-60.00%
Robbery40.970.00%
Burglary30.97-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.730.00%
Shoplifting20.73-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.48-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.55-15.00%
Criminal damage and arson104.11100.00%
Vehicle crime72.4216.67%
Public order41.69100.00%
Other theft40.970.00%
Burglary40.97100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.97-50.00%
Shoplifting30.730.00%
Bicycle theft30.730.00%
Drugs10.73-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.790.00%
Vehicle crime64.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.450.00%
Drugs41.210.00%
Other theft40.970.00%
Possession of weapons30.970.00%
Bicycle theft30.730.00%
Burglary20.730.00%
Public order20.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 59 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20245
February 20244
January 202410
December 20237
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 289 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202429
July 202428
June 202433
May 202426
April 202426
March 202429
February 202417
January 202416
December 202321
November 202317
October 202320

A total of 46 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20247
June 20246
May 20242
April 20246
March 20244
February 20245
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20246
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20247
January 20244
December 20235
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 34 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20244
June 202411
May 20245
April 20244
March 20245
February 20245
January 20244
December 20234
November 202310
October 20235

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 83 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202413
July 20246
June 202410
May 20245
April 20248
March 202415
February 20243
January 20247
December 20238
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20243
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20246
June 20244
May 20246
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20247
December 20231
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20248
February 20243
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20234
October 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Richmond Gardens
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. St Denys Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences7
  • 3. Belmont Road
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Portswood Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Railway View Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Osborne Road North
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. St Augustine Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Saltmead
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Osborne Gardens
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. South Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Aberdeen Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Priory Marine Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. River View Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Thomas Lewis Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. A3035
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Somerset Road
    Total1
    Burglary1