Crime Rate in Harefield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Harefield

The total recorded crimes in Harefield, Southampton, UK in July 2025 are around 113 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Harefield crime rate of 2.75 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 Harefield, encompassing approximately 41,150 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (48) incidents (-4.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (17) incidents (183.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (11) incidents (120.00% increase)
Harefield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Heather Court with total crimes: 8
  • Mansfield Park Street with total crimes: 7
  • Wavell Road with total crimes: 4

How safe is Harefield?

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

  • Relative to Southampton:

    • In 2024, Harefield demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Southampton average, with 1484 crimes compared to 3162.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Harefield recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 15 other areas in the Southampton.

    • In 2023, Harefield had fewer crimes than the Southampton average, with 1,548 crimes compared to 2,883. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Harefield recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 15 other areas in the Southampton.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Harefield Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Harefield has recorded 113 crimes with crime rate of 2.75 ranking 14th out of 15 in the Southampton, UK

In 2024, the total Harefield crimes were 1,484. The crime rate of Harefield in 2024 was 36.06 (year) or 3.01 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Southampton.

In 2023, the total crimes in Harefield were around 1,548 crimes with yearly crime rate of 37.62 (year) or 3.13 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Southampton.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Harefield)CrimesRank (Harefield)CrimesRank (Harefield)
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
Sholing135 121,229 141,277 14
Coxford124 131,398 131,313 13
Bitterne Park95 151,172 151,185 15
Bassett92 161,154 161,031 16

Harefield 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 48 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (61 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (39 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (14 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 39 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 49 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (53 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (53 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 112 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20258
May 202517
April 202510
March 20255
February 20255
January 202516
December 202413
November 20249
October 202420

A total of 68 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.80 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20256
May 20258
April 202510
March 20255
February 20252
January 20253
December 202416
November 20246
October 20249

A total of 446 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 44.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202548
June 202550
May 202561
April 202539
March 202522
February 202539
January 202532
December 202449
November 202453
October 202453

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20253
April 20253
February 20254
January 20251
December 20245
November 20242
October 20241

A total of 84 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.40 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20255
May 20258
April 20258
March 202510
February 20255
January 20259
December 202411
November 202410
October 20247

A total of 68 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.80 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202513
May 202511
April 20255
March 20254
February 20256
January 20255
December 20243
November 20247
October 20244

A total of 100 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 20256
May 202514
April 202514
March 20258
February 20257
January 20257
December 20248
November 202411
October 20248

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20257
May 20253
April 20254
March 20255
February 20254
January 20257
December 20246
November 20242
October 20243

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20258
April 20252
March 20256
February 20254
January 20254
December 20244
November 20244
October 202413

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20248
November 20244
October 20241

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
April 20251
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20252
February 20251
November 20242
October 20244

High Crime Locations Harefield in July 2025

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

1. Heather Court (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
2. Mansfield Park Street (Map)
Total7
Vehicle crime3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Wavell Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
4. Leckford Close (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Hatley Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Brook Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
7. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Public order1
8. Wynter Road (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Selborne Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
10. April Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1

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