Crime Rate in Bitterne Park: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bitterne Park

The total recorded crimes in Bitterne Park, Southampton, UK in July 2025 are around 95 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bitterne Park crime rate of 2.47 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 Park, encompassing approximately 38,414 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (24.14% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
Bitterne Park Crime Hotspots

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

  • Trent Close with total crimes: 11
  • Hill Cottage Gardens with total crimes: 8
  • Hawkeswood Road with total crimes: 4

How safe is Bitterne Park?

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

  • Relative to Southampton:

    • In 2024, Bitterne Park demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Southampton average, with 1172 crimes compared to 3162.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Bitterne Park recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 15 other areas in the Southampton.

    • In 2023, Bitterne Park had fewer crimes than the Southampton average, with 1,185 crimes compared to 2,883. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Bitterne Park recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 15 other areas in the Southampton.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Bitterne Park Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Bitterne Park has recorded 95 crimes with crime rate of 2.47 ranking 15th out of 15 in the Southampton, UK

In 2024, the total Bitterne Park crimes were 1,172. The crime rate of Bitterne Park in 2024 was 30.51 (year) or 2.54 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Southampton.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bitterne Park were around 1,185 crimes with yearly crime rate of 30.85 (year) or 2.57 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the Southampton.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bitterne Park)CrimesRank (Bitterne Park)CrimesRank (Bitterne Park)
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
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
Bassett92 161,154 161,031 16

Bitterne Park 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 36 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (33 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (34 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 49 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (55 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 39 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (51 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 71 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.10 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20254
May 20256
April 20258
March 202513
February 20253
January 20255
December 20242
November 202413
October 20249

A total of 388 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 38.80 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202536
June 202529
May 202530
April 202533
March 202534
February 202549
January 202555
December 202439
November 202451
October 202432

A total of 101 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.10 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202522
May 202514
April 202516
March 20258
February 20254
January 20256
December 20244
November 202411
October 20246

A total of 59 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.90 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20257
May 20254
April 20254
March 20258
February 20257
January 20254
December 20248
November 20243
October 202411

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
March 20252
January 20252
November 20241
October 20242

A total of 50 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20256
April 20259
March 20253
February 20255
January 20257
December 20247
November 20245
October 20245

A total of 87 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.70 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20258
May 20256
April 20255
March 20259
February 20256
January 202511
December 202412
November 20247
October 202412

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.10 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 202510
May 202511
April 20257
March 20253
February 20254
January 20254
December 20243
November 20243
October 20244

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
March 20252
October 20242

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20252
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251
January 20253
December 20245
November 20246
October 20244

A total of 87 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.70 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202514
May 20255
April 20256
March 20257
February 20257
January 20254
December 20248
November 202413
October 20247

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20254
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
November 20245
October 20242

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
December 20241

High Crime Locations Bitterne Park in July 2025

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

1. Trent Close (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting11
2. Hill Cottage Gardens (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting5
Burglary1
Drugs1
Public order1
3. Hawkeswood Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
4. Bond Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
5. Cornwall Crescent (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
6. Bullar Road (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
7. Cobden Gardens (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Kingsfold Avenue (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
10. Cobden Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1

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