Crime Rate in Bevois: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bevois

The total recorded crimes in Bevois, Southampton, UK in May 2025 are around 724 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bevois crime rate of 6.63 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (277) incidents (-1.07% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (129) incidents (44.94% increase)
  • Public order: (65) incidents (3.17% increase)
Bevois Crime Hotspots

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

  • Waterloo Terrace with total crimes: 84
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 66
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 36

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 areas in the Southampton.

    • 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 areas in the Southampton.

  • 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 May 2025 the Bevois has recorded 724 crimes with crime rate of 6.63 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.

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

Bevois Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (277 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (129 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (280 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (89 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (290 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (65 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 110 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20258
February 20255
January 202514
December 202412
November 20249
October 202420
September 202411
August 20247
July 202417

A total of 452 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 41.09 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202544
April 202549
March 202536
February 202533
January 202533
December 202450
November 202429
October 202465
September 202441
August 202438
July 202434

A total of 757 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 68.82 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 129 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025129
April 202589
March 202565
February 202573
January 202562
December 202469
November 202460
October 202451
September 202447
August 202447
July 202465

A total of 3076 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 279.64 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 320 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025277
April 2025280
March 2025290
February 2025280
January 2025269
December 2024278
November 2024320
October 2024244
September 2024245
August 2024294
July 2024299

A total of 296 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202522
March 202528
February 202549
January 202510
December 202421
November 202422
October 202424
September 202451
August 202438
July 202421

A total of 462 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 42.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202555
April 202549
March 202530
February 202545
January 202547
December 202437
November 202440
October 202443
September 202437
August 202445
July 202434

A total of 458 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 41.64 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202539
April 202539
March 202521
February 202529
January 202557
December 202451
November 202448
October 202449
September 202446
August 202436
July 202443

A total of 691 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 62.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 79 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202565
April 202563
March 202563
February 202571
January 202555
December 202461
November 202455
October 202464
September 202455
August 202479
July 202460

A total of 257 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202520
March 202519
February 202533
January 20259
December 202414
November 202419
October 202434
September 202435
August 202427
July 202430

A total of 277 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.18 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202522
March 202525
February 202543
January 202536
December 202410
November 202423
October 202432
September 202422
August 202410
July 202437

A total of 98 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.91 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202517
March 20256
February 20257
January 20252
December 20247
November 202415
October 202413
September 20246
August 20249
July 20243

A total of 125 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 20253
March 202512
February 20255
January 202515
December 202414
November 202410
October 20246
September 202420
August 202413
July 20249

A total of 114 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.36 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 20259
March 202510
February 202511
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 202412
September 202411
August 20243
July 202424

A total of 89 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20258
March 202510
February 20252
January 20253
December 20247
November 202413
October 202413
August 202421
July 20248

High Crime Locations Bevois in May 2025

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

1. Waterloo Terrace (Map)
Total84
Violence and sexual offences39
Anti-social behaviour24
Bicycle theft6
Other theft6
Theft from the person6
Drugs3
2. Nightclub (Map)
Total66
Anti-social behaviour21
Violence and sexual offences15
Public order9
Criminal damage and arson6
Possession of weapons6
Other theft3
Shoplifting3
Theft from the person3
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total36
Anti-social behaviour12
Violence and sexual offences9
Bicycle theft6
Public order3
Shoplifting3
Vehicle crime3
4. Winchester Street (Map)
Total33
Violence and sexual offences18
Possession of weapons6
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson3
Shoplifting3
5. Fullerton Place (Map)
Total24
Violence and sexual offences12
Drugs6
Possession of weapons3
Public order3
6. Lower Banister Street (Map)
Total24
Violence and sexual offences15
Criminal damage and arson3
Drugs3
Other theft3
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total21
Public order6
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary3
Criminal damage and arson3
Drugs3
Vehicle crime3
8. Salisbury Street (Map)
Total21
Anti-social behaviour9
Violence and sexual offences9
Other theft3
9. College Place (Map)
Total21
Possession of weapons6
Public order6
Drugs3
Theft from the person3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Alma Road (Map)
Total18
Criminal damage and arson6
Drugs3
Other theft3
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3

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