Crime Rate in Coxford: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Coxford

The total recorded crimes in Coxford, Southampton, UK in February 2025 are around 106 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Coxford crime rate of 2.70 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (-18.37% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (-19.23% decrease)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
Coxford Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hornchurch Road with total crimes: 9
  • Croydon Close with total crimes: 6
  • Rockall Close with total crimes: 5

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 February 2025 the Coxford has recorded 106 crimes with crime rate of 2.70 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.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Southampton)CrimesRank (Southampton)CrimesRank (Southampton)
Bargate918 111,767 18,640 1
Bevois686 28,615 28,535 2
Millbrook248 33,761 33,309 3
Redbridge231 43,422 43,276 4
Freemantle218 52,991 52,972 5
Shirley199 72,785 62,848 6
Swaythling209 62,191 81,924 9
Peartree180 82,360 72,383 7
Bitterne176 92,183 92,354 8
Portswood109 112,174 101,833 10
Woolston131 101,901 111,700 11
Harefield80 141,484 121,548 12
Bitterne Park91 131,172 151,185 15
Sholing77 151,229 141,277 14
Bassett76 161,154 161,031 16

Coxford Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (55 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (49 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 621 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 51.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202540
January 202549
December 202439
November 202439
October 202443
September 202465
August 202446
July 202451
June 202490
May 202455
April 202455
March 202449

A total of 22 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 176 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202521
January 202526
December 20244
November 202414
October 202426
September 202413
August 202414
July 202413
June 202420
May 20245
April 202415
March 20245

A total of 43 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 116 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20258
December 20249
November 20248
October 202419
September 20248
August 202415
July 202421
June 202412
May 20242
April 20244
March 20245

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 57 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

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

A total of 118 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20258
January 20257
December 20248
November 20247
October 202416
September 20243
August 202416
July 20248
June 202426
May 20248
April 20247
March 20244

A total of 107 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202511
January 20259
December 20243
November 20245
October 20249
September 20246
August 202413
July 20245
June 202416
May 202416
April 20246
March 20248

A total of 64 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20256
December 20243
November 20247
October 20247
September 20246
August 20246
July 20243
June 20248
May 20246
April 20244
March 20244

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
August 20244
July 20243
May 20241
April 20247
March 20243

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 February 2025

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

1. Hornchurch Road (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order3
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Croydon Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
3. Rockall Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Chelveston Crescent (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour5
5. Melville Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Aldermoor Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Northolt Gardens (Map)
Total4
Burglary2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Lord'S Hill Centre East (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
9. Palm Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Abercrombie Gardens (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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