Crime Rate in Millbrook: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Millbrook

The total recorded crimes in Millbrook, Southampton, UK in July 2025 are around 300 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Millbrook crime rate of 4.92 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (90) incidents (-5.26% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (69) incidents (32.69% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (46) incidents (12.20% increase)
Millbrook Crime Hotspots

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

  • Jess Clark Lodge with total crimes: 42
  • Shirley High Street with total crimes: 39
  • Newman Street with total crimes: 21

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 July 2025 the Millbrook has recorded 300 crimes with crime rate of 4.92 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Millbrook)CrimesRank (Millbrook)CrimesRank (Millbrook)
Bargate1,016 111,767 18,640 1
Bevois635 28,615 28,535 2
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
Harefield113 141,484 121,548 12
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

Millbrook 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 90 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 69 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (95 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (52 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 314 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 31.40 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202546
June 202541
May 202530
April 202543
March 202523
February 202538
January 202517
December 202413
November 202432
October 202431

A total of 208 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202517
May 202524
April 202525
March 202511
February 202516
January 202515
December 202426
November 202422
October 202431

A total of 29 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20256
May 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 553 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 55.30 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 81 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202569
June 202552
May 202581
April 202578
March 202548
February 202537
January 202545
December 202428
November 202439
October 202476

A total of 889 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 88.90 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 106 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202590
June 202595
May 2025106
April 202598
March 2025104
February 202562
January 202585
December 202486
November 202469
October 202494

A total of 64 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.11 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 200 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202521
May 202529
April 202517
March 202518
February 202517
January 202516
December 202415
November 202417
October 202429

A total of 149 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.90 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20259
May 20254
April 20259
March 20259
February 202519
January 202519
December 202430
November 202423
October 202421

A total of 79 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.90 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20253
May 20259
April 20253
March 20258
February 20259
January 20259
December 20248
November 20247
October 202416

A total of 141 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.10 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202518
May 202517
April 20255
March 202524
February 202525
January 20258
December 202413
November 202411
October 20248

A total of 52 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20257
May 20254
April 20255
March 20255
February 20257
January 20253
December 20242
November 20247
October 20246

A total of 23 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20254
May 20254
April 20257
February 20252
January 20252
December 20248
November 20246

High Crime Locations Millbrook in July 2025

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

1. Jess Clark Lodge (Map)
Total42
Anti-social behaviour18
Violence and sexual offences12
Public order6
Criminal damage and arson3
Vehicle crime3
2. Shirley High Street (Map)
Total39
Shoplifting33
Robbery3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Newman Street (Map)
Total21
Shoplifting9
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order3
Robbery3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting9
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour3
5. Cleasby Close (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting9
Other crime1
6. Emsworth Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Robbery3
7. Park Street (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Selby Place (Map)
Total8
Drugs2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
9. Walnut Close (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
10. Shinewill Gardens (Map)
Total6
Other theft2
Public order2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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