Crime Rate in Bargate: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bargate

The total recorded crimes in Bargate, Southampton, UK in February 2025 are around 918 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bargate crime rate of 7.18 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 Bargate, encompassing approximately 127,934 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Shoplifting: (304) incidents (5.19% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (232) incidents (-24.18% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (105) incidents (-6.25% decrease)
Bargate Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 123
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 66
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 54

How safe is Bargate?

To understand the safety of Bargate, we need to analyze Bargate crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Southampton:

    • In 2024, Bargate reported a higher crime volume than the Southampton average, with 11,767 crimes compared to 3,162. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Bargate witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 15 other cities.

    • In 2023, Bargate experienced a greater number of crimes than the Southampton average, with 8,640 crimes compared to 2,883. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Bargate witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 15 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Southampton, Bargate has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Bargate Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Bargate has recorded 918 crimes with crime rate of 7.18 ranking 1th out of 15 in the Southampton, UK

In 2024, the total Bargate crimes were 11,767. The crime rate of Bargate in 2024 was 91.98 (year) or 7.66 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Southampton.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bargate were around 8,640 crimes with yearly crime rate of 67.53 (year) or 5.63 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Southampton.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Southampton)CrimesRank (Southampton)CrimesRank (Southampton)
Bevois686 28,615 28,535 2
Millbrook248 33,761 33,309 3
Redbridge231 43,422 43,276 4
Freemantle218 52,991 52,972 5
Shirley199 72,785 62,848 6
Swaythling209 62,191 81,924 9
Peartree180 82,360 72,383 7
Bitterne176 92,183 92,354 8
Portswood109 112,174 101,833 10
Woolston131 101,901 111,700 11
Harefield80 141,484 121,548 12
Coxford106 121,398 131,313 13
Bitterne Park91 131,172 151,185 15
Sholing77 151,229 141,277 14
Bassett76 161,154 161,031 16

Bargate Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 304 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 232 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (306 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (289 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 275 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 204 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (240 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (231 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (338 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (250 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (243 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (171 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (221 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (205 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 228 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 180 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (542 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (466 cases).

In May 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (252 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (243 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (277 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (243 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (238 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (183 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 3206 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 267.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 542 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2025232
January 2025306
December 2024275
November 2024240
October 2024250
September 2024243
August 2024221
July 2024228
June 2024542
May 2024243
April 2024243
March 2024183

A total of 379 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202521
January 202530
December 202425
November 202433
October 202423
September 202428
August 202433
July 202444
June 202442
May 202432
April 202425
March 202443

A total of 307 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.58 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202520
January 202521
December 202433
November 202446
October 202434
September 202416
August 202413
July 202429
June 202424
May 202423
April 202423
March 202425

A total of 1126 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 93.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 198 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2025105
January 2025112
December 202485
November 202484
October 202489
September 202471
August 202496
July 202482
June 2024198
May 202474
April 202468
March 202462

A total of 884 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 73.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 106 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202531
January 202559
December 202476
November 202477
October 202468
September 202467
August 202491
July 202478
June 202496
May 2024106
April 202464
March 202471

A total of 941 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 78.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 138 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202570
January 202566
December 202487
November 202478
October 202470
September 202454
August 202468
July 202462
June 2024138
May 202484
April 202470
March 202494

A total of 3155 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 262.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 466 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2025304
January 2025289
December 2024204
November 2024231
October 2024338
September 2024171
August 2024205
July 2024180
June 2024466
May 2024252
April 2024277
March 2024238

A total of 416 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202550
January 202543
December 202429
November 202423
October 202430
September 202422
August 202444
July 202451
June 202442
May 202429
April 202418
March 202435

A total of 593 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 49.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202531
January 202561
December 202443
November 202445
October 202433
September 202448
August 202451
July 202439
June 202488
May 202448
April 202454
March 202452

A total of 418 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202525
January 202515
December 202437
November 202429
October 202423
September 202417
August 202444
July 202434
June 202468
May 202446
April 202434
March 202446

A total of 138 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202511
January 20257
December 202412
November 202412
October 20249
September 202425
August 202416
July 20242
June 202412
May 20247
April 202415
March 202410

A total of 143 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20259
January 202513
December 202410
November 202410
October 202412
September 202418
August 202419
July 20244
June 202412
May 202410
April 20249
March 202417

A total of 172 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 202512
December 202412
November 202415
October 202421
September 202417
August 202414
July 202424
June 202422
May 202412
April 20246
March 202414

A total of 146 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 202514
December 202412
November 202410
October 20241
September 202412
August 202415
July 202413
June 202424
May 202414
April 202411
March 202414

High Crime Locations Bargate in February 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total123
Shoplifting114
Burglary3
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total66
Violence and sexual offences30
Shoplifting24
Public order6
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson3
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total54
Shoplifting48
Theft from the person6
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total45
Shoplifting12
Public order9
Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour6
Other crime3
Other theft3
Robbery3
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total42
Shoplifting24
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft3
Theft from the person3
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total33
Anti-social behaviour9
Shoplifting9
Burglary3
Other theft3
Public order3
Vehicle crime3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Blechynden Terrace (Map)
Total33
Anti-social behaviour9
Violence and sexual offences9
Burglary6
Other theft3
Possession of weapons3
Shoplifting3
8. High Street (Map)
Total27
Shoplifting11
Violence and sexual offences7
Burglary2
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
9. Shopping Area (Map)
Total24
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences6
Burglary3
Criminal damage and arson3
Shoplifting3
Theft from the person3
10. Pirelli Street (Map)
Total21
Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour6
Public order3
Shoplifting3

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