Crime Rate in Bargate: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bargate

The total recorded crimes in Bargate, Southampton, UK in May 2025 are around 880 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bargate crime rate of 6.88 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 May were:

  • Shoplifting: (268) incidents (30.73% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (224) incidents (-1.32% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (80) incidents (-8.05% 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: 78
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 30

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 areas in the Southampton.

    • 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 areas in the Southampton.

  • 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 May 2025 the Bargate has recorded 880 crimes with crime rate of 6.88 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bargate)CrimesRank (Bargate)CrimesRank (Bargate)
Bevois724 28,615 28,535 2
Millbrook318 43,761 33,309 3
Shirley334 32,785 62,848 6
Redbridge245 53,422 43,276 4
Freemantle241 62,991 52,972 5
Peartree162 92,360 72,383 7
Swaythling191 72,191 81,924 9
Bitterne159 102,183 92,354 8
Woolston176 81,901 111,700 11
Portswood131 132,174 101,833 10
Harefield139 111,484 121,548 12
Coxford138 121,398 131,313 13
Sholing97 141,229 141,277 14
Bitterne Park88 161,172 151,185 15
Bassett93 151,154 161,031 16

Bargate Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (268 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (224 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (227 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (205 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (311 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (215 incidents).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1265 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 97.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 198 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202580
April 202587
March 2025102
February 2025105
January 2025112
December 202485
November 202484
October 202489
September 202471
August 202496
July 202482
June 2024198
May 202474

A total of 616 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 47.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202541
April 202537
March 202551
February 202531
January 202561
December 202443
November 202445
October 202433
September 202448
August 202451
July 202439
June 202488
May 202448

A total of 3446 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 265.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 542 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025224
April 2025227
March 2025215
February 2025232
January 2025306
December 2024275
November 2024240
October 2024250
September 2024243
August 2024221
July 2024228
June 2024542
May 2024243

A total of 429 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 33.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202534
April 202538
March 202546
February 202521
January 202530
December 202425
November 202433
October 202423
September 202428
August 202433
July 202444
June 202442
May 202432

A total of 915 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 70.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 106 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202554
April 202564
March 202548
February 202531
January 202559
December 202476
November 202477
October 202468
September 202467
August 202491
July 202478
June 202496
May 2024106

A total of 461 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 35.46 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202536
April 202521
March 202541
February 202550
January 202543
December 202429
November 202423
October 202430
September 202422
August 202444
July 202451
June 202442
May 202429

A total of 956 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 73.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 138 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202560
April 202560
March 202559
February 202570
January 202566
December 202487
November 202478
October 202470
September 202454
August 202468
July 202462
June 2024138
May 202484

A total of 3424 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 263.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 466 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025268
April 2025205
March 2025311
February 2025304
January 2025289
December 2024204
November 2024231
October 2024338
September 2024171
August 2024205
July 2024180
June 2024466
May 2024252

A total of 408 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 31.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202528
April 202520
March 202522
February 202525
January 202515
December 202437
November 202429
October 202423
September 202417
August 202444
July 202434
June 202468
May 202446

A total of 141 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.85 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20255
March 202513
February 202511
January 20257
December 202412
November 202412
October 20249
September 202425
August 202416
July 20242
June 202412
May 20247

A total of 184 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.15 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20259
March 202514
February 20253
January 202512
December 202412
November 202415
October 202421
September 202417
August 202414
July 202424
June 202422
May 202412

A total of 145 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.15 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202513
March 20257
February 20259
January 202513
December 202410
November 202410
October 202412
September 202418
August 202419
July 20244
June 202412
May 202410

A total of 160 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202510
March 202511
February 20256
January 202514
December 202412
November 202410
October 20241
September 202412
August 202415
July 202413
June 202424
May 202414

A total of 311 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.92 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202518
March 202524
February 202520
January 202521
December 202433
November 202446
October 202434
September 202416
August 202413
July 202429
June 202424
May 202423

High Crime Locations Bargate in May 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total123
Shoplifting114
Burglary3
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total78
Shoplifting21
Violence and sexual offences18
Public order12
Other theft9
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson3
Drugs3
Other crime3
Robbery3
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total30
Shoplifting9
Other theft6
Violence and sexual offences6
Burglary3
Other crime3
Vehicle crime3
4. Bedford Place (Map)
Total29
Shoplifting21
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Burglary1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total27
Shoplifting24
Robbery3
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total24
Anti-social behaviour6
Public order6
Shoplifting6
Other crime3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Blechynden Terrace (Map)
Total24
Violence and sexual offences9
Other theft6
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson3
Drugs3
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total21
Other theft6
Theft from the person6
Violence and sexual offences6
Shoplifting3
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total18
Anti-social behaviour9
Violence and sexual offences9
10. Supermarket (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting14
Public order1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1

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