UPPER SHAFTESBURY AVENUE, SO17 3RX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SO17 3RX

UPPER SHAFTESBURY AVENUE, SO17 3RX, Southampton has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.37 per 1,000 population. This SO17 3RX 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 3RX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SO17 3RX, encompassing approximately 3094 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SO17 3RX area, explore the SO17 3RX Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

SO17 3RX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Woodcote Road with total crimes: 6
  • Harrison Road with total crimes: 4
  • Sirdar Mews with total crimes: 4

UPPER SHAFTESBURY AVENUE, SO17 3RX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.37-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson52.590.00%
Burglary41.62100.00%
Public order41.2933.33%
Vehicle crime31.290.00%
Other theft30.9750.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.970.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.34-35.71%
Other crime52.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.6225.00%
Public order31.62-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.970.00%
Other theft20.970.00%
Burglary20.65100.00%
Shoplifting20.650.00%
Bicycle theft10.650.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.700.00%
Public order54.52400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.620.00%
Vehicle crime31.29-25.00%
Bicycle theft10.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.70-17.65%
Criminal damage and arson44.52100.00%
Vehicle crime41.290.00%
Other theft21.29-33.33%
Shoplifting20.65-50.00%
Public order10.650.00%
Burglary10.32-50.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.9921.43%
Shoplifting45.490.00%
Other theft31.2950.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.97100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.650.00%
Robbery20.650.00%
Burglary20.65-50.00%
Theft from the person10.65-50.00%
Public order10.320.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.4016.67%
Burglary44.520.00%
Theft from the person21.290.00%
Other theft20.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.65-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-75.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.99-33.33%
Vehicle crime43.88-20.00%
Burglary41.2933.33%
Public order31.290.00%
Shoplifting30.97200.00%
Other theft20.97-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.650.00%
Other crime20.65100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.65-66.67%
Drugs10.320.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.2863.64%
Vehicle crime55.82-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour31.62200.00%
Burglary30.9750.00%
Other theft30.97-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.970.00%
Other crime10.65-50.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.9683.33%
Vehicle crime83.55300.00%
Other theft42.59-20.00%
Public order31.2950.00%
Drugs20.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.65100.00%
Burglary20.65-33.33%
Other crime20.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.650.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.46-53.85%
Other theft51.94-16.67%
Burglary31.62200.00%
Public order20.97100.00%
Vehicle crime20.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.65-50.00%
Shoplifting10.32-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.63-18.75%
Other theft64.20500.00%
Bicycle theft51.9466.67%
Shoplifting21.620.00%
Vehicle crime20.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.650.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.050.00%
Bicycle theft35.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.970.00%
Possession of weapons20.650.00%
Other theft10.650.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 152 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
July 202414
June 202414
May 202417
April 202414
March 202412
February 202418
January 202411
December 20236
November 202313
October 202316

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
April 20241
March 20244
February 20245
January 20248
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20235
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20245
June 20241
May 20241
March 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
January 20241
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20244
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SO17 3RX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Woodcote Road
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 2. Harrison Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson4
  • 3. Sirdar Mews
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Mayfield Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 5. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Bealing Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 7. Hartley Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Welbeck Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Somerset Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Kitchener Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Sirdar Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Broadlands Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Granby Grove
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Brickfield Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1