Crime Rate in Bassett: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bassett

The total recorded crimes in Bassett, Southampton, UK in May 2025 are around 93 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bassett crime rate of 2.80 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 Bassett, encompassing approximately 33,164 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (15.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)
Bassett Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 8
  • Holly Place with total crimes: 7
  • A35 with total crimes: 6

How safe is Bassett?

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

  • Relative to Southampton:

    • In 2024, Bassett demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Southampton average, with 1154 crimes compared to 3162.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Bassett recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 15 other areas in the Southampton.

    • In 2023, Bassett had fewer crimes than the Southampton average, with 1,031 crimes compared to 2,883. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Bassett recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 15 other areas in the Southampton.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Southampton, Bassett has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Bassett Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Bassett has recorded 93 crimes with crime rate of 2.80 ranking 15th out of 15 in the Southampton, UK

In 2024, the total Bassett crimes were 1,154. The crime rate of Bassett in 2024 was 34.80 (year) or 2.90 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Southampton.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bassett were around 1,031 crimes with yearly crime rate of 31.09 (year) or 2.59 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the Southampton.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bassett)CrimesRank (Bassett)CrimesRank (Bassett)
Bargate880 111,767 18,640 1
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

Bassett Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (43 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (15 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (39 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (66 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (38 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 448 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 34.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202520
March 202519
February 202529
January 202538
December 202434
November 202434
October 202428
September 202443
August 202439
July 202436
June 202466
May 202439

A total of 124 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20256
March 202510
February 20257
January 202510
December 20248
November 20248
October 20244
September 20248
August 20248
July 202410
June 202430
May 20248

A total of 27 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20252
November 20244
October 20249
September 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20251
February 20254
January 20253
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 83 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20251
March 20256
February 20257
January 20251
December 202411
November 20242
October 20248
September 202413
August 20243
July 20247
June 202412
May 20243

A total of 65 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20256
March 20255
February 20256
January 20252
December 20244
November 20247
October 20242
September 20247
August 20244
July 20244
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 68 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20254
February 20252
January 20254
December 20243
November 20246
October 20245
September 20242
August 20249
July 20249
June 20248
May 20248

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
January 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
July 20242

A total of 165 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20257
March 20258
February 20255
January 20252
December 20243
November 20245
October 202413
September 202415
August 202418
July 202422
June 202438
May 202418

A total of 92 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202510
March 202510
February 20256
January 20255
December 20242
November 202410
October 20246
September 20245
August 20244
July 20246
June 20246
May 202410

A total of 97 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20259
February 20258
January 20257
December 20247
November 20242
October 20245
September 20248
August 20249
July 20247
June 202422
May 20243

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Bassett in May 2025

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

1. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
2. Holly Place (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting3
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1
Drugs1
3. A35 (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting6
4. Lilac Road (Map)
Total6
Other crime3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Public order1
5. Arnheim Road (Map)
Total5
Vehicle crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
6. Vermont Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Dahlia Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1
Possession of weapons1
9. Roman Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Falaise Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1

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