Crime Rate in Freemantle: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Freemantle

The total recorded crimes in Freemantle, Southampton, UK in May 2025 are around 241 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Freemantle crime rate of 4.16 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (84) incidents (-17.65% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (262.50% increase)
  • Public order: (28) incidents (154.55% increase)
Freemantle Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 49
  • Millbrook Road East with total crimes: 15
  • Harold Road with total crimes: 11

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 areas in the Southampton.

    • 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 areas in the Southampton.

  • 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 May 2025 the Freemantle has recorded 241 crimes with crime rate of 4.16 ranking 6th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Freemantle)CrimesRank (Freemantle)CrimesRank (Freemantle)
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
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
Coxford138 121,398 131,313 13
Sholing97 141,229 141,277 14
Bitterne Park88 161,172 151,185 15
Bassett93 151,154 161,031 16

Freemantle Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (84 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (29 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (102 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (28 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (110 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (32 incidents).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1183 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 91.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 142 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202584
April 2025102
March 2025110
February 202587
January 202582
December 2024106
November 202488
October 202487
September 202477
August 202473
July 202473
June 2024142
May 202472

A total of 303 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202528
April 202511
March 202521
February 202516
January 202520
December 202419
November 202416
October 202422
September 202428
August 202433
July 202413
June 202450
May 202426

A total of 127 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20257
March 20257
February 20259
January 20258
December 202410
November 20246
October 20247
September 20249
August 20247
July 20245
June 202426
May 202412

A total of 285 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 20258
March 202514
February 202514
January 202510
December 202416
November 202416
October 202414
September 202420
August 202420
July 202416
June 202482
May 202426

A total of 237 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202528
April 202516
March 202517
February 202511
January 202518
December 202415
November 202418
October 202417
September 202415
August 202415
July 20248
June 202440
May 202419

A total of 31 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 159 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20259
March 20257
February 20257
January 20256
December 202416
November 202417
October 202412
September 202413
August 202410
July 202415
June 202430
May 202410

A total of 149 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.46 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202517
March 202513
February 202512
January 20257
December 202413
November 202412
October 202415
September 20247
August 20245
July 202412
June 202414
May 202411

A total of 220 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202516
March 202514
February 202511
January 202525
December 202411
November 202416
October 202419
September 202417
August 202410
July 202422
June 202428
May 202422

A total of 60 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20259
March 20257
February 20254
January 20253
December 20242
November 20247
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 29 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
January 20253
December 20248
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 411 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 31.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202528
March 202532
February 202539
January 202521
December 202433
November 202440
October 202425
September 202411
August 202416
July 202426
June 202468
May 202455

A total of 28 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20252
February 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 39 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20245
September 20243
August 20241
July 20246
June 20248
May 20243

High Crime Locations Freemantle in May 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total49
Violence and sexual offences18
Criminal damage and arson9
Public order9
Drugs7
Anti-social behaviour4
Burglary1
Possession of weapons1
2. Millbrook Road East (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting7
Criminal damage and arson6
Public order1
Robbery1
3. Harold Road (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
4. Banister Road (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order3
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Shoplifting1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting7
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Fourposts Hill (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences7
Vehicle crime1
7. Pitt Road (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
8. Cawte Road (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson5
Burglary1
Possession of weapons1
9. Arthur Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Atherley Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1

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