Crime Rate in Coxford: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Coxford

The total recorded crimes in Coxford, Southampton, UK in May 2025 are around 138 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Coxford crime rate of 3.51 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 Coxford, encompassing approximately 39,326 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (50) incidents (78.57% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (19) incidents (58.33% increase)
Coxford Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hornchurch Road with total crimes: 10
  • Plover Close with total crimes: 7
  • Oakwood Drive with total crimes: 7

How safe is Coxford?

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

  • Relative to Southampton:

    • In 2024, Coxford demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Southampton average, with 1398 crimes compared to 3162.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Coxford recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 15 other areas in the Southampton.

    • In 2023, Coxford had fewer crimes than the Southampton average, with 1,313 crimes compared to 2,883. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Coxford recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 15 other areas in the Southampton.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Coxford Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Coxford has recorded 138 crimes with crime rate of 3.51 ranking 12th out of 15 in the Southampton, UK

In 2024, the total Coxford crimes were 1,398. The crime rate of Coxford in 2024 was 35.55 (year) or 2.96 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Southampton.

In 2023, the total crimes in Coxford were around 1,313 crimes with yearly crime rate of 33.39 (year) or 2.78 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Southampton.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Coxford)CrimesRank (Coxford)CrimesRank (Coxford)
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
Bitterne159 102,183 92,354 8
Woolston176 81,901 111,700 11
Portswood131 132,174 101,833 10
Harefield139 111,484 121,548 12
Sholing97 141,229 141,277 14
Bitterne Park88 161,172 151,185 15
Bassett93 151,154 161,031 16

Coxford Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (50 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (62 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour 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 40 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (49 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (26 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 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (39 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (43 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (26 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (65 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (46 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 51 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (90 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (55 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 121 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202510
March 202510
February 202511
January 20259
December 20243
November 20245
October 20249
September 20246
August 202413
July 20245
June 202416
May 202416

A total of 657 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 50.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202550
April 202528
March 202562
February 202540
January 202549
December 202439
November 202439
October 202443
September 202465
August 202446
July 202451
June 202490
May 202455

A total of 208 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202515
March 202513
February 202521
January 202526
December 20244
November 202414
October 202426
September 202413
August 202414
July 202413
June 202420
May 20245

A total of 147 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202512
March 20259
February 20258
January 20257
December 20248
November 20247
October 202416
September 20243
August 202416
July 20248
June 202426
May 20248

A total of 129 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20254
March 20254
February 20255
January 20258
December 20249
November 20248
October 202419
September 20248
August 202415
July 202421
June 202412
May 20242

A total of 21 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
February 20252
December 20241
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242
July 20245
May 20241

A total of 72 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20256
March 20252
February 20254
January 20256
December 20243
November 20247
October 20247
September 20246
August 20246
July 20243
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 64 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20256
February 20257
January 20254
December 20246
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20244
July 202413
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 51 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20253
February 20253
January 20255
December 20243
November 20241
October 20244
September 20247
August 20244
July 20244
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20257
March 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
August 20244
July 20243
May 20241

A total of 31 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20244
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
October 20241
August 20245
May 20242

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Coxford in May 2025

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

1. Hornchurch Road (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Plover Close (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
3. Oakwood Drive (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs1
5. Lewis Silkin Way (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Vehicle crime1
6. Croydon Close (Map)
Total5
Burglary2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Berwick Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Possession of weapons1
8. Abbotsfield Close (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Bransbury Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
Public order1
10. Eastchurch Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1

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