Crime Rate in Southampton: Trends, Hotspots

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1250 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (425 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1264 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 386 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1270 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (385 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (1437 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (409 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (1236 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (492 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (3478 incidents) and then Possession of weapons showed a substantial number of incidents (235 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1561 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 673 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1440 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (451 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (1479 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (548 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (1426 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (501 incidents) also being high.

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.

A total of 2235 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 186.25 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 268 reported cases.

A total of 411 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 34.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 44 reported cases.

A total of 611 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 50.92 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 76 reported cases.

A total of 3792 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 291.69 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 353 reported cases.

A total of 2545 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 195.77 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 261 reported cases.

A total of 702 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 58.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 71 reported cases.

A total of 2997 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 230.54 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 322 reported cases.

A total of 19999 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1538.38 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 3478 reported cases.

A total of 5804 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 483.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 673 reported cases.

A total of 1636 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 136.33 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 177 reported cases.

A total of 598 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 46.00 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 80 reported cases.

A total of 858 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 66.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 235 reported cases.

A total of 1719 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 143.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 179 reported cases.