Crime Rate in Freemantle: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Freemantle

The total recorded crimes in Freemantle, Southampton, UK in February 2025 are around 218 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Freemantle crime rate of 3.76 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 Freemantle, encompassing approximately 57,917 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (87) incidents (6.10% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (39) incidents (85.71% increase)
  • Public order: (16) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
Freemantle Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 50
  • Millbrook Road East with total crimes: 17
  • Shirley Road with total crimes: 16

How safe is Freemantle?

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

  • Relative to Southampton:

    • In 2024, Freemantle demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Southampton average, with 2991 crimes compared to 3162.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Freemantle witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 15 other cities.

    • In 2023, Freemantle experienced a greater number of crimes than the Southampton average, with 2,972 crimes compared to 2,883. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Freemantle witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 15 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Freemantle Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Freemantle has recorded 218 crimes with crime rate of 3.76 ranking 5th out of 15 in the Southampton, UK

In 2024, the total Freemantle crimes were 2,991. The crime rate of Freemantle in 2024 was 51.64 (year) or 4.30 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Southampton.

In 2023, the total crimes in Freemantle were around 2,972 crimes with yearly crime rate of 51.31 (year) or 4.28 (month) ranking 5 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
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
Coxford106 121,398 131,313 13
Bitterne Park91 131,172 151,185 15
Sholing77 151,229 141,277 14
Bassett76 161,154 161,031 16

Freemantle 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 87 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 39 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (82 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 106 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 33 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (88 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (40 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (87 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (77 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (28 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (73 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (33 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 73 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (142 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (82 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (72 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (55 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (58 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (48 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (61 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (48 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 172 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20257
January 20256
December 202416
November 202417
October 202412
September 202413
August 202410
July 202415
June 202430
May 202410
April 202418
March 202418

A total of 996 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 83.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 142 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202587
January 202582
December 2024106
November 202488
October 202487
September 202477
August 202473
July 202473
June 2024142
May 202472
April 202448
March 202461

A total of 206 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202511
January 202518
December 202415
November 202418
October 202417
September 202415
August 202415
July 20248
June 202440
May 202419
April 202418
March 202412

A total of 116 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20259
January 20258
December 202410
November 20246
October 20247
September 20249
August 20247
July 20245
June 202426
May 202412
April 20247
March 202410

A total of 213 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202511
January 202525
December 202411
November 202416
October 202419
September 202417
August 202410
July 202422
June 202428
May 202422
April 202412
March 202420

A total of 261 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202514
January 202510
December 202416
November 202416
October 202414
September 202420
August 202420
July 202416
June 202482
May 202426
April 202413
March 202414

A total of 27 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20245

A total of 141 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202512
January 20257
December 202413
November 202412
October 202415
September 20247
August 20245
July 202412
June 202414
May 202411
April 202419
March 202414

A total of 275 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202516
January 202520
December 202419
November 202416
October 202422
September 202428
August 202433
July 202413
June 202450
May 202426
April 202420
March 202412

A total of 44 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20253
December 20242
November 20247
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20248
May 20245
April 20243
March 20243

A total of 440 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202539
January 202521
December 202433
November 202440
October 202425
September 202411
August 202416
July 202426
June 202468
May 202455
April 202458
March 202448

A total of 37 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20245
September 20243
August 20241
July 20246
June 20248
May 20243
March 20242

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 26 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
December 20248
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
June 20246
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241

High Crime Locations Freemantle in February 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total50
Violence and sexual offences23
Drugs8
Public order8
Criminal damage and arson4
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour2
Possession of weapons2
2. Millbrook Road East (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting15
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Shirley Road (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting11
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
Public order1
4. Banister Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting6
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Atherley Road (Map)
Total7
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences3
Bicycle theft1
7. Thornbury Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
8. Landguard Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Varna Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
10. Almond Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5

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