Crime Rate in Southampton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Southampton

The total recorded crimes in Southampton, UK in March 2025 are around 3,948 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Southampton crime rate of 15.86 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Southampton, encompassing approximately 248,920 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (1456) incidents (3.63% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (554) incidents (2.59% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (444) incidents (18.40% increase)
Southampton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 132
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 60
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 53

Southampton Police Info:

Hampshire Constabulary

Southampton Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Bargate (964 crimes), and the safest, Harefield (68 crimes), is 896 crimes. This substantial difference indicates a significant disparity in safety across Southampton.

Similarly, the area of City Centre & The Polygon (750 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Bassett Green (28 crimes), with a difference of 722 crimes. This substantial difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Southampton.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Bargate964
Bevois615
Redbridge313
Shirley265
Millbrook257

Safest Wards:

Coxford114
Sholing105
Bitterne Park97
Bassett76
Harefield68

Most Dangerous Areas:

City Centre & The Polygon750
Newtown & Nicholstown443
Redbridge & Millbrook West188
Freemantle177
Shirley Warren176

Safest Areas:

Highfield & University39
Townhill Park34
Bitterne East34
Harefield34
Bassett Green28

Southampton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (1456 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (554 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1405 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 540 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1546 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (505 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1456 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 380 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1455 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (463 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (1437 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (614 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (1501 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (385 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (1496 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (469 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1508 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 468 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3064 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (1146 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 2225 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 222.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 408 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025169
February 2025170
January 2025141
December 2024220
November 2024209
October 2024190
September 2024216
August 2024258
July 2024244
June 2024408

A total of 16324 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1632.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 3064 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251456
February 20251405
January 20251546
December 20241456
November 20241455
October 20241437
September 20241501
August 20241496
July 20241508
June 20243064

A total of 1702 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 170.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 266 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025170
February 2025179
January 2025127
December 2024141
November 2024131
October 2024135
September 2024174
August 2024173
July 2024206
June 2024266

A total of 539 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 53.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202545
February 202525
January 202538
December 202450
November 202440
October 202467
September 202450
August 202459
July 202471
June 202494

A total of 4038 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 403.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 718 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025444
February 2025375
January 2025362
December 2024300
November 2024371
October 2024345
September 2024311
August 2024424
July 2024388
June 2024718

A total of 560 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 56.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202548
February 202544
January 202544
December 202450
November 202451
October 202449
September 202461
August 202461
July 202462
June 202490

A total of 5524 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 552.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1146 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025554
February 2025540
January 2025505
December 2024380
November 2024463
October 2024614
September 2024385
August 2024469
July 2024468
June 20241146

A total of 2585 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 258.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 412 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025191
February 2025180
January 2025252
December 2024281
November 2024249
October 2024273
September 2024240
August 2024249
July 2024258
June 2024412

A total of 501 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 50.10 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202541
February 202536
January 202541
December 202457
November 202476
October 202455
September 202443
August 202429
July 202449
June 202474

A total of 3712 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 371.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 788 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025324
February 2025343
January 2025299
December 2024284
November 2024278
October 2024346
September 2024312
August 2024410
July 2024328
June 2024788

A total of 404 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 40.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 100 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202542
February 202531
January 202525
December 202429
November 202432
October 202430
September 202426
August 202454
July 202435
June 2024100

A total of 756 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 75.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 114 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202555
February 202569
January 202571
December 202477
November 202464
October 202483
September 202477
August 202473
July 202473
June 2024114

A total of 1532 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 153.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 224 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025134
February 2025114
January 2025184
December 2024130
November 2024146
October 2024167
September 2024138
August 2024131
July 2024164
June 2024224

A total of 2892 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 289.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 580 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025275
February 2025224
January 2025269
December 2024246
November 2024260
October 2024253
September 2024262
August 2024276
July 2024247
June 2024580

High Crime Locations Southampton in March 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total132
Shoplifting123
Public order6
Drugs3
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total60
Shoplifting48
Theft from the person6
Other theft6
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total53
Violence and sexual offences31
Drugs10
Public order4
Criminal damage and arson4
Possession of weapons2
Robbery1
Bicycle theft1
4. Waterloo Terrace (Map)
Total48
Violence and sexual offences21
Robbery6
Public order6
Criminal damage and arson6
Other theft3
Drugs3
Anti-social behaviour3
5. Blechynden Terrace (Map)
Total39
Violence and sexual offences12
Anti-social behaviour12
Public order9
Other crime3
Criminal damage and arson3
6. Nightclub (Map)
Total36
Violence and sexual offences18
Shoplifting12
Theft from the person3
Bicycle theft3

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