Crime Rate in Harefield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Harefield

The total recorded crimes in Harefield, Southampton, UK in May 2025 are around 139 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Harefield crime rate of 3.38 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (61) incidents (56.41% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (70.00% increase)
  • Public order: (14) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Harefield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 15
  • Mansfield Park Street with total crimes: 9
  • Somerset Avenue with total crimes: 7

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 May 2025 the Harefield has recorded 139 crimes with crime rate of 3.38 ranking 11th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Harefield)CrimesRank (Harefield)CrimesRank (Harefield)
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
Freemantle241 62,991 52,972 5
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
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

Harefield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (40 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (54 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 65 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (86 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (42 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
February 20254
January 20251
December 20245
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 635 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 48.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202561
April 202539
March 202522
February 202539
January 202532
December 202449
November 202453
October 202453
September 202440
August 202454
July 202465
June 202486
May 202442

A total of 112 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20258
March 202510
February 20255
January 20259
December 202411
November 202410
October 20247
September 20244
August 20246
July 20249
June 202422
May 20243

A total of 93 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20252
March 20256
February 20254
January 20254
December 20244
November 20244
October 202413
September 20247
August 20247
July 202411
June 202414
May 20249

A total of 25 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 103 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20255
March 20254
February 20256
January 20255
December 20243
November 20247
October 20244
September 20247
August 202410
July 20248
June 202424
May 20249

A total of 59 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20255
February 20254
January 20257
December 20246
November 20242
October 20243
September 20248
August 20242
July 20244
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 40 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20248
November 20244
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 120 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.23 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202514
March 20258
February 20257
January 20257
December 20248
November 202411
October 20248
September 20247
August 20248
July 202413
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 120 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.23 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202510
March 20255
February 20252
January 20253
December 202416
November 20246
October 20249
September 202411
August 20249
July 202411
June 202416
May 202414

A total of 142 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202510
March 20255
February 20255
January 202516
December 202413
November 20249
October 202420
September 202410
August 20249
July 20248
June 202414
May 20246

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20251
November 20242
October 20244
May 20241

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Harefield in May 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting11
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
2. Mansfield Park Street (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Public order1
3. Somerset Avenue (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting3
Public order2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Roundhill Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
5. Hood Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
6. Heather Court (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
7. Minstead Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
8. Vale Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
9. Macarthur Crescent (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime1
10. Wynter Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
Public order1

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