Crime Rate in Bitterne: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bitterne

The total recorded crimes in Bitterne, Southampton, UK in July 2025 are around 174 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bitterne crime rate of 3.78 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 Bitterne, encompassing approximately 46,052 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (95) incidents (17.28% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (187.50% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (17) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Bitterne Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sanctuary Close with total crimes: 10
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 8
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8

How safe is Bitterne?

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

  • Relative to Southampton:

    • In 2024, Bitterne demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Southampton average, with 2183 crimes compared to 3162.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Bitterne recorded fewer crimes than 8 out of 15 other areas in the Southampton.

    • In 2023, Bitterne had fewer crimes than the Southampton average, with 2,354 crimes compared to 2,883. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Bitterne witnessed more crimes than 8 out of 15 other areas in the Southampton.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Bitterne Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Bitterne has recorded 174 crimes with crime rate of 3.78 ranking 10th out of 15 in the Southampton, UK

In 2024, the total Bitterne crimes were 2,183. The crime rate of Bitterne in 2024 was 47.40 (year) or 3.95 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Southampton.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bitterne were around 2,354 crimes with yearly crime rate of 51.12 (year) or 4.26 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Southampton.

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

Bitterne 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 95 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (81 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (92 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (94 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (24 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (63 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 87 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (81 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 63 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (83 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (79 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 153 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.30 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202517
May 202515
April 202511
March 202515
February 202513
January 202511
December 202416
November 202416
October 202422

A total of 818 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 81.80 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 95 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202595
June 202581
May 202592
April 202594
March 202563
February 202587
January 202581
December 202463
November 202483
October 202479

A total of 141 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.10 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 20258
May 202512
April 202524
March 202511
February 202516
January 202512
December 20248
November 202411
October 202416

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241

A total of 117 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.70 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202510
May 20256
April 202520
March 202513
February 202514
January 20255
December 20248
November 20249
October 202415

A total of 78 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.80 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20254
April 202517
March 202516
February 20256
January 20255
December 20247
November 20247
October 20248

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20259
April 20257
March 20255
February 20256
January 20253
December 20243
November 20249
October 20244

A total of 48 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20254
April 20257
March 20255
February 20257
January 20254
December 20242
November 20248
October 20244

A total of 31 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20256
January 20254
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20256
May 20254
April 20254
March 20255
February 20256
January 20255
December 20246
November 20246
October 20243

A total of 87 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.70 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20256
May 20256
April 202512
March 20259
February 20258
January 20258
December 202417
November 202412
October 20247

A total of 33 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20252
April 20254
March 20251
February 20254
January 20258
December 20245
November 20241
October 20246

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241

High Crime Locations Bitterne in July 2025

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

1. Sanctuary Close (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences10
2. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Possession of weapons2
Drugs1
Public order1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Public order1
4. Conference/Exhibition Centre (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
Shoplifting1
5. Tunstall Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
6. Linacre Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Bicycle theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Ivy Dene (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Drugs1
8. Sullivan Road (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Lydgate Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Brinsley Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1

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