SO19 5LW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SO19 5LW

SO19 5LW, Southampton has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.46 per 1,000 population. This SO19 5LW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SO19 postcode area, which has experienced 348 crimes and a crime rate of 8.65 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SO19 5LW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SO19 5LW, encompassing approximately 2328 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SO19 5LW area, explore the SO19 5LW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (136.36% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SO19 5LW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brinsley Close with total crimes: 9
  • Boswell Close with total crimes: 5
  • Nursery Gardens with total crimes: 4

SO19 5LW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2615.46136.36%
Criminal damage and arson711.17250.00%
Vehicle crime13.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-80.00%
Other theft10.43-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.74-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour54.720.00%
Other theft22.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.860.00%
Other crime10.860.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.44-50.00%
Drugs10.860.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.1715.38%
Criminal damage and arson46.44100.00%
Other theft31.72200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.290.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Public order10.43-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.03-13.33%
Public order35.5850.00%
Burglary31.290.00%
Drugs21.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.86-50.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.8836.36%
Criminal damage and arson26.44-50.00%
Public order20.86100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.860.00%
Possession of weapons10.860.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.4557.14%
Criminal damage and arson44.72-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.7250.00%
Other crime11.290.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Public order10.43-50.00%
Theft from the person10.43-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.02-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson53.010.00%
Public order22.150.00%
Vehicle crime20.86-77.78%
Theft from the person20.860.00%
Other crime10.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%
Burglary10.43-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.60-15.38%
Vehicle crime94.72350.00%
Burglary53.87400.00%
Public order22.150.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.178.33%
Anti-social behaviour95.5880.00%
Vehicle crime23.87100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.860.00%
Public order20.860.00%
Burglary10.86-50.00%
Drugs10.43-75.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.4671.43%
Anti-social behaviour55.150.00%
Drugs42.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.72100.00%
Public order20.86-33.33%
Burglary20.860.00%
Other theft10.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-90.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime109.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.290.00%
Public order33.010.00%
Other theft11.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20245
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 156 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202411
July 202415
June 202415
May 202413
April 202415
March 202411
February 20247
January 202411
December 202313
November 202312
October 20237

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20249
December 20232
November 20231
October 202310

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
December 20239
November 20235

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SO19 5LW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Brinsley Close
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Other theft1
  • 2. Boswell Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Nursery Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Emerald Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Brecon Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Barry Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. North East Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Barnes Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Marvin Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Caxton Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Fair Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Sedgewick Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Bursledon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Sylvan Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1