Crime Rate in Millbrook: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Millbrook

The total recorded crimes in Millbrook, Southampton, UK in May 2025 are around 318 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Millbrook crime rate of 5.22 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 Millbrook, encompassing approximately 60,925 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (106) incidents (8.16% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (81) incidents (3.85% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (30) incidents (-30.23% decrease)
Millbrook Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shirley High Street with total crimes: 57
  • Emsworth Road with total crimes: 27
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 27

How safe is Millbrook?

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

  • Relative to Southampton:

    • In 2024, Millbrook reported a higher crime volume than the Southampton average, with 3,761 crimes compared to 3,162. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Millbrook witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 15 other areas in the Southampton.

    • In 2023, Millbrook experienced a greater number of crimes than the Southampton average, with 3,309 crimes compared to 2,883. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Millbrook witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 15 other areas in the Southampton.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Southampton, Millbrook has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Millbrook Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Millbrook has recorded 318 crimes with crime rate of 5.22 ranking 4th out of 15 in the Southampton, UK

In 2024, the total Millbrook crimes were 3,761. The crime rate of Millbrook in 2024 was 61.73 (year) or 5.14 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Southampton.

In 2023, the total crimes in Millbrook were around 3,309 crimes with yearly crime rate of 54.31 (year) or 4.53 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Southampton.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Millbrook)CrimesRank (Millbrook)CrimesRank (Millbrook)
Bargate880 111,767 18,640 1
Bevois724 28,615 28,535 2
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
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

Millbrook Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (106 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (81 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (98 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (78 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (104 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (48 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 62 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 38 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (85 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (45 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 86 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 30 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (69 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (39 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (94 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (76 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (129 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (76 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (127 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (96 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 110 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 81 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (224 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (188 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (101 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 438 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 33.69 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202530
April 202543
March 202523
February 202538
January 202517
December 202413
November 202432
October 202431
September 202423
August 202466
July 202451
June 202464
May 20247

A total of 135 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20253
March 20258
February 20259
January 20259
December 20248
November 20247
October 202416
September 202427
August 20244
July 202411
June 202420
May 20244

A total of 49 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20257
February 20252
January 20252
December 20248
November 20246
August 20249
July 20245
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 994 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 76.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 224 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202581
April 202578
March 202548
February 202537
January 202545
December 202428
November 202439
October 202476
September 202476
August 2024127
July 2024110
June 2024224
May 202425

A total of 1299 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 99.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 188 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025106
April 202598
March 2025104
February 202562
January 202585
December 202486
November 202469
October 202494
September 2024129
August 202496
July 202481
June 2024188
May 2024101

A total of 242 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20259
March 20259
February 202519
January 202519
December 202430
November 202423
October 202421
September 202417
August 202417
July 202425
June 202436
May 202413

A total of 31 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20241
August 20244
July 20246
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 285 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202517
March 202518
February 202517
January 202516
December 202415
November 202417
October 202429
September 202417
August 202425
July 202434
June 202442
May 20249

A total of 63 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20255
February 20257
January 20253
December 20242
November 20247
October 20246
September 20248
August 20249
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 210 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.15 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 20255
March 202524
February 202525
January 20258
December 202413
November 202411
October 20248
September 202426
August 202420
July 202419
June 202412
May 202422

A total of 341 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202525
March 202511
February 202516
January 202515
December 202426
November 202422
October 202431
September 202419
August 202443
July 202440
June 202448
May 202421

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 97 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20257
March 20254
February 202514
January 20258
December 20245
October 202410
September 202410
August 202412
July 20247
June 202412
May 20247

A total of 35 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
January 20256
December 20242
November 20245
October 20242
September 20246
July 20246
June 20242
May 20242

High Crime Locations Millbrook in May 2025

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

1. Shirley High Street (Map)
Total57
Shoplifting48
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Emsworth Road (Map)
Total27
Shoplifting12
Criminal damage and arson6
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total27
Violence and sexual offences18
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson3
4. Newman Street (Map)
Total24
Anti-social behaviour6
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences6
Burglary3
Possession of weapons3
5. Oakley Road (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences9
Public order3
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Public order3
Robbery3
Shoplifting3
7. Percy Road (Map)
Total9
Bicycle theft3
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order3
8. Mayflower Road (Map)
Total8
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
9. Shopping Area (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting7
10. Walnut Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1

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