Crime Rate in Bevois: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bevois

The total recorded crimes in Bevois, Southampton, UK in July 2025 are around 635 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bevois crime rate of 5.81 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (264) incidents (-5.38% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (76) incidents (-29.63% decrease)
  • Public order: (55) incidents (-27.63% decrease)
Bevois Crime Hotspots

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

  • Waterloo Terrace with total crimes: 90
  • College Place with total crimes: 36
  • London Road with total crimes: 30

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 July 2025 the Bevois has recorded 635 crimes with crime rate of 5.81 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bevois)CrimesRank (Bevois)CrimesRank (Bevois)
Bargate1,016 111,767 18,640 1
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

Bevois Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 264 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 76 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (279 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (108 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 409 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 40.90 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202538
June 202532
May 202544
April 202549
March 202536
February 202533
January 202533
December 202450
November 202429
October 202465

A total of 782 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 78.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 129 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202576
June 2025108
May 2025129
April 202589
March 202565
February 202573
January 202562
December 202469
November 202460
October 202451

A total of 2781 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 278.10 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 320 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025264
June 2025279
May 2025277
April 2025280
March 2025290
February 2025280
January 2025269
December 2024278
November 2024320
October 2024244

A total of 228 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 22.80 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202541
June 202522
May 202517
April 202520
March 202519
February 202533
January 20259
December 202414
November 202419
October 202434

A total of 99 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
May 202513
April 202517
March 20256
February 20257
January 20252
December 20247
November 202415
October 202413

A total of 107 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.70 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202511
May 202518
April 20253
March 202512
February 20255
January 202515
December 202414
November 202410
October 20246

A total of 393 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 39.30 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202535
June 202525
May 202539
April 202539
March 202521
February 202529
January 202557
December 202451
November 202448
October 202449

A total of 628 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 62.80 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202555
June 202576
May 202565
April 202563
March 202563
February 202571
January 202555
December 202461
November 202455
October 202464

A total of 88 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.80 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202522
May 20254
April 20258
March 202510
February 20252
January 20253
December 20247
November 202413
October 202413

A total of 248 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 24.80 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202522
May 202517
April 202522
March 202525
February 202543
January 202536
December 202410
November 202423
October 202432

A total of 210 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202513
May 202510
April 202522
March 202528
February 202549
January 202510
December 202421
November 202422
October 202424

A total of 402 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 40.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202535
June 202521
May 202555
April 202549
March 202530
February 202545
January 202547
December 202437
November 202440
October 202443

A total of 99 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.90 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202510
May 202529
April 20259
March 202510
February 202511
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 202412

A total of 105 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202519
May 20257
April 20258
February 20255
January 202514
December 202412
November 20249
October 202420

High Crime Locations Bevois in July 2025

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

1. Waterloo Terrace (Map)
Total90
Violence and sexual offences39
Theft from the person12
Anti-social behaviour9
Public order9
Bicycle theft6
Criminal damage and arson6
Other theft6
Possession of weapons3
2. College Place (Map)
Total36
Violence and sexual offences12
Criminal damage and arson6
Other crime6
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs3
Possession of weapons3
Shoplifting3
3. London Road (Map)
Total30
Anti-social behaviour6
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences6
Bicycle theft3
Burglary3
Drugs3
Theft from the person3
4. Nightclub (Map)
Total30
Violence and sexual offences15
Public order6
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour3
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total27
Violence and sexual offences12
Anti-social behaviour9
Drugs3
Possession of weapons3
6. Wolverton Road (Map)
Total21
Drugs6
Vehicle crime6
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Carlton Road (Map)
Total21
Violence and sexual offences9
Public order6
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft3
8. Carlton Place (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson3
Drugs3
Other crime3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Southampton Street (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences9
Public order6
10. Onslow Road (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1

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