Crime Rate in Bevois: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bevois

The total recorded crimes in Bevois, Southampton, UK in February 2025 are around 686 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bevois crime rate of 6.28 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 Bevois, encompassing approximately 109,280 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (280) incidents (4.09% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (73) incidents (17.74% increase)
  • Public order: (71) incidents (29.09% increase)
Bevois Crime Hotspots

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

  • Waterloo Terrace with total crimes: 120
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 48
  • Fullerton Place with total crimes: 33

How safe is Bevois?

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

  • Relative to Southampton:

    • In 2024, Bevois reported a higher crime volume than the Southampton average, with 8,615 crimes compared to 3,162. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Bevois witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 15 other cities.

    • In 2023, Bevois experienced a greater number of crimes than the Southampton average, with 8,535 crimes compared to 2,883. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Bevois witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 15 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Bevois Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Bevois has recorded 686 crimes with crime rate of 6.28 ranking 2th out of 15 in the Southampton, UK

In 2024, the total Bevois crimes were 8,615. The crime rate of Bevois in 2024 was 78.83 (year) or 6.57 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Southampton.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bevois were around 8,535 crimes with yearly crime rate of 78.10 (year) or 6.51 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Southampton.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Southampton)CrimesRank (Southampton)CrimesRank (Southampton)
Bargate918 111,767 18,640 1
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

Bevois Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 280 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 73 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (269 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (62 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 278 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 69 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (320 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (60 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (244 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (65 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (245 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (55 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (294 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (79 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 299 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 65 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (602 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (192 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (269 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (72 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (252 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (66 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (302 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (59 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 355 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202533
January 20259
December 202414
November 202419
October 202434
September 202435
August 202427
July 202430
June 202470
May 202426
April 202445
March 202413

A total of 3654 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 304.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 602 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2025280
January 2025269
December 2024278
November 2024320
October 2024244
September 2024245
August 2024294
July 2024299
June 2024602
May 2024269
April 2024252
March 2024302

A total of 329 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202549
January 202510
December 202421
November 202422
October 202424
September 202451
August 202438
July 202421
June 202440
May 202418
April 202422
March 202413

A total of 531 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202545
January 202547
December 202437
November 202440
October 202443
September 202437
August 202445
July 202434
June 202454
May 202445
April 202451
March 202453

A total of 537 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202529
January 202557
December 202451
November 202448
October 202449
September 202446
August 202436
July 202443
June 202466
May 202438
April 202439
March 202435

A total of 793 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 66.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 122 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202573
January 202562
December 202469
November 202460
October 202451
September 202447
August 202447
July 202465
June 2024122
May 202472
April 202466
March 202459

A total of 122 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 202514
December 202412
November 20249
October 202420
September 202411
August 20247
July 202417
June 20248
May 202411
April 20245
March 20243

A total of 859 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 71.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 192 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202571
January 202555
December 202461
November 202455
October 202464
September 202455
August 202479
July 202460
June 2024192
May 202451
April 202462
March 202454

A total of 340 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202543
January 202536
December 202410
November 202423
October 202432
September 202422
August 202410
July 202437
June 202448
May 202420
April 202422
March 202437

A total of 102 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20257
January 20252
December 20247
November 202415
October 202413
September 20246
August 20249
July 20243
June 202418
May 20245
April 20249
March 20248

A total of 509 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202533
January 202533
December 202450
November 202429
October 202465
September 202441
August 202438
July 202434
June 202468
May 202447
April 202419
March 202452

A total of 110 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20253
December 20247
November 202413
October 202413
August 202421
July 20248
June 202424
May 20249
April 20248
March 20242

A total of 124 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202511
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 202412
September 202411
August 20243
July 202424
June 202414
May 202431
April 20243
March 202410

A total of 149 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 202515
December 202414
November 202410
October 20246
September 202420
August 202413
July 20249
June 202432
May 20248
April 20249
March 20248

High Crime Locations Bevois in February 2025

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

1. Waterloo Terrace (Map)
Total120
Violence and sexual offences48
Public order30
Criminal damage and arson18
Shoplifting9
Anti-social behaviour6
Bicycle theft3
Drugs3
Other theft3
2. Nightclub (Map)
Total48
Shoplifting21
Violence and sexual offences12
Drugs6
Burglary3
Possession of weapons3
Public order3
3. Fullerton Place (Map)
Total33
Anti-social behaviour21
Criminal damage and arson6
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Lower Banister Street (Map)
Total33
Violence and sexual offences27
Drugs6
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total30
Violence and sexual offences15
Criminal damage and arson6
Burglary3
Drugs3
Vehicle crime3
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total27
Shoplifting9
Other theft6
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary3
Theft from the person3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. London Road (Map)
Total27
Anti-social behaviour12
Violence and sexual offences12
Public order3
8. Winchester Street (Map)
Total27
Violence and sexual offences15
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft3
Possession of weapons3
9. Southampton Street (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences12
Vehicle crime3
10. Oxford Avenue (Map)
Total12
Public order6
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences3

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