WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Hampshire Constabulary Police

Crime in Bitterne, Southampton

Comprehensive safety analysis for Bitterne, localized within Southampton.

Total Crimes

169
trending_down -6.1% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

120.92per 1k
trending_up +1.0% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

High Risk

Total Population

14,415

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences63
Anti-social Behaviour42
Public Order14
Criminal Damage & Arson14
Shoplifting13
Vehicle Crime8
Other Theft6
Robbery3
Weapons Possession2
Drug Offences2
Bicycle Theft1
Burglary1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Supermarket Map
Anti-social behaviour: 16Criminal damage and arson: 3
19
On or near Herrick Close Map
Anti-social behaviour: 5Criminal damage and arson: 2Drugs: 1
8
On or near Supermarket Map
Shoplifting: 6
6
On or near Sullivan Road Map
Shoplifting: 4Possession of weapons: 2
6
On or near Conference/Exhibition Centre Map
Violence and sexual offences: 4Shoplifting: 1
5
On or near Bursledon Road Map
Public order: 2Anti-social behaviour: 2Shoplifting: 1
5
On or near Chettle Road Map
Anti-social behaviour: 5
5
On or near Warburton Close Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3Anti-social behaviour: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1
5
On or near Carey Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3Public order: 1
4
On or near Lydgate Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 4
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Local Rank

#13safest in Southampton

National Safety

Top 9%Riskiest

City Average

122.43per 1k

Local Policing

Bitterne North

Hampshire Constabulary

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Local Priorities

Violence

Issued: 1 May 2026

Status Update

We will focus on youth related Violence, tension and ASB city wide. In the West of Southampton our focus will be on reducing serious violence and ongoing tension.

Drugs

Issued: 1 May 2026

Status Update

We will continue to focus on Drugs Related Harm and ASB City Wide but with a focus on the harm and exploitation in St.Marys. This has in recent months escalated into serious violence

ASB

Issued: 1 May 2026

Status Update

We will continue to focus on Business Crime and ASB affecting retailers and visitors to our City Centre and other urban areas.

Engagement Events

JUL16

PACT Meeting

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PACT meeting

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1:00 PM — 2:00 PM

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Bitterne Library, Bitterne Road East, SO18 5EG

NOV16

PACT Meeting

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PACT meeting

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1:00 PM — 2:00 PM

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Ascension Church, 1 Thorold Road, SO18 1HZ

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