Crime Rate in Bargate: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bargate

The total recorded crimes in Bargate, Southampton, UK in July 2025 are around 1,016 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bargate crime rate of 7.94 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 Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (366) incidents (77.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (213) incidents (-11.98% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (95) incidents (63.79% increase)
Bargate Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 144
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 78
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 66

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 July 2025 the Bargate has recorded 1,016 crimes with crime rate of 7.94 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bargate)CrimesRank (Bargate)CrimesRank (Bargate)
Bevois635 28,615 28,535 2
Millbrook300 43,761 33,309 3
Redbridge321 33,422 43,276 4
Freemantle239 52,991 52,972 5
Shirley238 62,785 62,848 6
Peartree212 72,360 72,383 7
Bitterne174 102,183 92,354 8
Swaythling210 82,191 81,924 9
Woolston202 91,901 111,700 11
Portswood154 112,174 101,833 10
Harefield113 141,484 121,548 12
Sholing135 121,229 141,277 14
Coxford124 131,398 131,313 13
Bitterne Park95 151,172 151,185 15
Bassett92 161,154 161,031 16

Bargate Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 366 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 213 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (242 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (206 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 897 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 89.70 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 112 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202595
June 202558
May 202580
April 202587
March 2025102
February 2025105
January 2025112
December 202485
November 202484
October 202489

A total of 338 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 33.80 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202533
June 202532
May 202536
April 202521
March 202541
February 202550
January 202543
December 202429
November 202423
October 202430

A total of 688 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 68.80 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 87 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202568
June 202570
May 202560
April 202560
March 202559
February 202570
January 202566
December 202487
November 202478
October 202470

A total of 2424 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 242.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 306 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025213
June 2025242
May 2025224
April 2025227
March 2025215
February 2025232
January 2025306
December 2024275
November 2024240
October 2024250

A total of 325 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 32.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202538
June 202537
May 202534
April 202538
March 202546
February 202521
January 202530
December 202425
November 202433
October 202423

A total of 239 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 23.90 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202520
May 202528
April 202520
March 202522
February 202525
January 202515
December 202437
November 202429
October 202423

A total of 422 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 42.20 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202529
June 202551
May 202541
April 202537
March 202551
February 202531
January 202561
December 202443
November 202445
October 202433

A total of 135 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202518
May 20259
April 20259
March 202514
February 20253
January 202512
December 202412
November 202415
October 202421

A total of 129 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.90 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202529
June 202518
May 202518
April 202510
March 202511
February 20256
January 202514
December 202412
November 202410
October 20241

A total of 98 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20257
May 202510
April 20255
March 202513
February 202511
January 20257
December 202412
November 202412
October 20249

A total of 602 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 60.20 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202580
June 202545
May 202554
April 202564
March 202548
February 202531
January 202559
December 202476
November 202477
October 202468

A total of 94 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20254
May 20258
April 202513
March 20257
February 20259
January 202513
December 202410
November 202410
October 202412

A total of 220 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 22.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 202511
May 202510
April 202518
March 202524
February 202520
January 202521
December 202433
November 202446
October 202434

A total of 2722 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 272.20 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 366 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025366
June 2025206
May 2025268
April 2025205
March 2025311
February 2025304
January 2025289
December 2024204
November 2024231
October 2024338

High Crime Locations Bargate in July 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total144
Shoplifting138
Robbery6
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total78
Shoplifting71
Burglary2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total66
Public order15
Shoplifting15
Other theft9
Anti-social behaviour6
Burglary6
Criminal damage and arson6
Violence and sexual offences6
Robbery3
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total60
Shoplifting51
Other theft3
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Pirelli Street (Map)
Total27
Anti-social behaviour9
Other theft6
Shoplifting6
Other crime3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total27
Violence and sexual offences9
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour3
Bicycle theft3
Other theft3
Possession of weapons3
7. Blechynden Terrace (Map)
Total27
Anti-social behaviour9
Violence and sexual offences9
Burglary3
Criminal damage and arson3
Drugs3
8. Scullards Lane (Map)
Total21
Shoplifting14
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft2
Robbery1
9. High Street (Map)
Total19
Shoplifting7
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Public order2
Robbery2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other crime1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting9
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences3

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