Crime Rate in Bitterne: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bitterne

The total recorded crimes in Bitterne, Southampton, UK in May 2025 are around 159 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bitterne crime rate of 3.45 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (92) incidents (-2.13% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (15) incidents (36.36% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Bitterne Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lydgate Close with total crimes: 10
  • Brinsley Close with total crimes: 9
  • Barnes Close with total crimes: 6

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 May 2025 the Bitterne has recorded 159 crimes with crime rate of 3.45 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bitterne)CrimesRank (Bitterne)CrimesRank (Bitterne)
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
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

Bitterne Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (111 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (21 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (110 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 88 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (206 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (74 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 214 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202511
March 202515
February 202513
January 202511
December 202416
November 202416
October 202422
September 202421
August 202417
July 202412
June 202436
May 20249

A total of 1231 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 94.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 206 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202592
April 202594
March 202563
February 202587
January 202581
December 202463
November 202483
October 202479
September 2024111
August 2024110
July 202488
June 2024206
May 202474

A total of 192 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.77 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202524
March 202511
February 202516
January 202512
December 20248
November 202411
October 202416
September 202411
August 202421
July 202416
June 202420
May 202414

A total of 131 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202512
March 20259
February 20258
January 20258
December 202417
November 202412
October 20247
September 20245
August 20248
July 20245
June 202422
May 202412

A total of 69 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20257
March 20255
February 20257
January 20254
December 20242
November 20248
October 20244
September 20242
August 20243
July 20249
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 117 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 202517
March 202516
February 20256
January 20255
December 20247
November 20247
October 20248
September 20247
August 20245
July 20243
June 202414
May 202418

A total of 78 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20257
March 20255
February 20256
January 20253
December 20243
November 20249
October 20244
September 20241
August 20243
July 20247
June 202414
May 20247

A total of 184 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202520
March 202513
February 202514
January 20255
December 20248
November 20249
October 202415
September 202413
August 202419
July 202413
June 202432
May 202417

A total of 68 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20255
February 20256
January 20255
December 20246
November 20246
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243
July 20245
June 202414
May 20245

A total of 48 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20251
February 20254
January 20258
December 20245
November 20241
October 20246
August 20242
July 20242
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 57 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20256
January 20254
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20245
July 20245
June 202416
May 20244

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
September 20241
August 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
August 20241
May 20242

High Crime Locations Bitterne in May 2025

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

1. Lydgate Close (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences9
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Brinsley Close (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs2
Other theft2
Public order1
3. Barnes Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Vehicle crime2
4. Sullivan Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting2
5. Delius Avenue (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Tunstall Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
7. Marston Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Candy Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
10. Heywood Green (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1

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