Crime Rate in Coxford: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Coxford

The total recorded crimes in Coxford, Southampton, UK in July 2025 are around 124 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Coxford crime rate of 3.15 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (46) incidents (9.52% increase)
  • Public order: (12) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (12) incidents (33.33% increase)
Coxford Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hornchurch Road with total crimes: 16
  • Pegasus Close with total crimes: 7
  • Aldermoor Close with total crimes: 4

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 July 2025 the Coxford has recorded 124 crimes with crime rate of 3.15 ranking 13th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Coxford)CrimesRank (Coxford)CrimesRank (Coxford)
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
Bitterne Park95 151,172 151,185 15
Bassett92 161,154 161,031 16

Coxford 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 46 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 86 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.60 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20259
May 20258
April 202510
March 202510
February 202511
January 20259
December 20243
November 20245
October 20249

A total of 169 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.90 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202517
May 202524
April 202515
March 202513
February 202521
January 202526
December 20244
November 202414
October 202426

A total of 107 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.70 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
April 20254
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243
October 20241

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
October 20241

A total of 438 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 43.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202546
June 202542
May 202550
April 202528
March 202562
February 202540
January 202549
December 202439
November 202439
October 202443

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.44 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
May 20254
April 20253
March 20256
February 20257
January 20254
December 20246
November 20242
October 20242

A total of 84 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20255
May 202514
April 20254
March 20254
February 20255
January 20258
December 20249
November 20248
October 202419

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
November 20242
October 20241

A total of 54 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20257
May 20258
April 20256
March 20252
February 20254
January 20256
December 20243
November 20247
October 20247

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20251
May 20253
April 20257
March 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20252
May 20255
April 20253
March 20253
February 20253
January 20255
December 20243
November 20241
October 20244

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
April 20251
March 20252
December 20242
November 20241

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20253
April 20251
February 20252
December 20241
October 20243

High Crime Locations Coxford in July 2025

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

1. Hornchurch Road (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting10
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
2. Pegasus Close (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Aldermoor Close (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
4. Bransbury Close (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Drugs1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Myrtle Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
6. Mercury Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Odiham Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
8. Vine Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
9. Viking Close (Map)
Total3
Public order3
10. Peach Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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