SO17 2WS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SO17 2WS

SO17 2WS, Southampton has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.44 per 1,000 population. This SO17 2WS 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 2WS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SO17 2WS, encompassing approximately 2622 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SO17 2WS Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Denys Road with total crimes: 7
  • Osborne Road South with total crimes: 4
  • Railway View Road with total crimes: 4

SO17 2WS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.4433.33%
Burglary47.6333.33%
Other crime11.530.00%
Other theft10.38-80.00%
Public order10.38-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-85.71%
Vehicle crime10.38-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1516.78-6.25%
Criminal damage and arson75.72250.00%
Other theft52.67150.00%
Vehicle crime41.91-20.00%
Public order41.5333.33%
Burglary31.53-62.50%
Drugs21.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.760.00%
Robbery10.760.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1616.02-30.43%
Burglary86.1033.33%
Vehicle crime53.05-28.57%
Public order31.91-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.14-77.78%
Other theft20.760.00%
Possession of weapons20.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.76-50.00%
Other crime10.760.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2320.5921.05%
Criminal damage and arson98.77125.00%
Vehicle crime73.4316.67%
Burglary62.67200.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.2933.33%
Public order41.53-33.33%
Other crime11.530.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1916.40171.43%
Vehicle crime67.2550.00%
Public order62.2920.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.5350.00%
Bicycle theft21.14100.00%
Burglary20.760.00%
Other crime10.760.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.92-69.57%
Public order52.67-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.91-20.00%
Vehicle crime41.53100.00%
Burglary21.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.76-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.760.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2317.92130.00%
Public order68.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.29150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.910.00%
Possession of weapons21.910.00%
Vehicle crime20.76-77.78%
Other crime20.760.00%
Other theft10.76-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.06-23.08%
Vehicle crime93.81-18.18%
Burglary43.430.00%
Other theft31.53200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.140.00%
Bicycle theft10.760.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.73-7.14%
Vehicle crime114.9637.50%
Public order44.190.00%
Theft from the person21.530.00%
Drugs20.76100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.76-50.00%
Other theft10.76-80.00%
Robbery10.380.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1416.0216.67%
Vehicle crime85.3460.00%
Other theft53.05150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.91300.00%
Public order41.5333.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.53-50.00%
Burglary20.76100.00%
Robbery10.760.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.06-20.00%
Vehicle crime54.58150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.91100.00%
Public order31.5350.00%
Other theft21.140.00%
Bicycle theft10.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-50.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.3550.00%
Drugs65.72100.00%
Other theft22.29-60.00%
Public order20.76-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour20.76-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.76-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.760.00%
Bicycle theft10.76-66.67%
Robbery10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1016.400.00%
Public order73.810.00%
Vehicle crime62.670.00%
Other theft52.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.910.00%
Bicycle theft31.530.00%
Drugs31.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.140.00%
Possession of weapons10.760.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20248
June 20246
May 20242
April 20242
February 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20246
April 20245
March 20246
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232
September 20237

A total of 197 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202415
July 202416
June 202423
May 202419
April 20247
March 202423
February 202410
January 202413
December 202314
November 202312
October 202315
September 202310

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20245
February 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
July 20242
June 20249
May 20244
April 20244
March 20245
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 70 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20245
June 20247
May 20246
April 20244
March 20242
February 20249
January 202411
December 20238
November 20235
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
March 20242
September 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20242
September 20231

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. St Denys Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences7
  • 2. Osborne Road South
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Railway View Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 4. Englefield Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Rampart Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 6. St Augustine Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Drummond Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Chafen Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Hollingbourne Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Pettinger Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Janaway Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. South Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Aberdeen Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Priory Marine Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1