Crime Rates at Nelson Road, Southampton, SO15 3DZ

Nelson Road area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 112 local areas in Banister & Polygon , and the 93rd lowest crime rate of 734 local areas in Southampton .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Nelson Road (SO15 3DZ) in the last 12 months was 28.3 per 1,000 residents and was 86.2% lower than the Banister & Polygon average (204.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.

Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 18.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 20.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -91.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Nelson Road (SO15 3DZ), the main crime hotspot is near Pitt Road. Police recorded 49 crimes here, including 29 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.