Crime Rate in Peartree: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Peartree

The total recorded crimes in Peartree, Southampton, UK in July 2025 are around 212 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Peartree crime rate of 3.02 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 Peartree, encompassing approximately 70,265 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (79) incidents (-15.05% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (37) incidents (54.17% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (22) incidents (175.00% increase)
Peartree Crime Hotspots

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

  • Angel Crescent with total crimes: 30
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 18
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 15

How safe is Peartree?

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

  • Relative to Southampton:

    • In 2024, Peartree demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Southampton average, with 2360 crimes compared to 3162.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Peartree witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 15 other areas in the Southampton.

    • In 2023, Peartree had fewer crimes than the Southampton average, with 2,383 crimes compared to 2,883. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Peartree witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 15 other areas in the Southampton.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Peartree Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Peartree has recorded 212 crimes with crime rate of 1.15 ranking 7th out of 15 in the Southampton, UK

In 2024, the total Peartree crimes were 2,360. The crime rate of Peartree in 2024 was 33.59 (year) or 2.80 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Southampton.

In 2023, the total crimes in Peartree were around 2,383 crimes with yearly crime rate of 33.91 (year) or 2.83 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Southampton.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Peartree)CrimesRank (Peartree)CrimesRank (Peartree)
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
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

Peartree 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 79 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 37 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (93 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (67 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (92 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (26 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (60 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (24 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 77 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 37 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (80 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 80 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (80 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (70 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 121 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.10 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 20258
May 20259
April 20255
March 202517
February 202511
January 202513
December 202413
November 202412
October 202411

A total of 182 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.20 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202514
May 202519
April 202511
March 202524
February 202537
January 202520
December 202413
November 20249
October 202423

A total of 778 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 77.80 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 93 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202579
June 202593
May 202567
April 202592
March 202560
February 202577
January 202580
December 202480
November 202480
October 202470

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.78 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20255
May 20256
April 20258
March 202510
February 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 104 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 20259
May 20258
April 202510
March 20259
February 20256
January 20257
December 202419
November 20247
October 202415

A total of 171 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.10 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202516
May 202516
April 202526
March 202518
February 20259
January 20258
December 202415
November 202421
October 202421

A total of 75 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 20257
May 20259
April 20259
March 20257
February 20252
January 20255
December 20248
November 20248
October 20246

A total of 40 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20251
April 20254
March 20251
February 20255
January 20258
December 20246
November 20241
October 20248

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
March 20252
February 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241

A total of 185 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202537
June 202524
May 202519
April 202520
March 202517
February 202522
January 202521
December 202414
November 20247
October 20244

A total of 38 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 20255
April 202510
March 20252
February 20254
November 20246
October 20246

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
April 20254
March 20255
January 20251
December 20244

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
February 20253
January 20251
October 20244

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20252
January 20253

High Crime Locations Peartree in July 2025

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

1. Angel Crescent (Map)
Total30
Shoplifting18
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total18
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary3
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft3
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft3
Shoplifting3
Vehicle crime3
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total12
Vehicle crime6
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting3
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
6. Bitterne Road West (Map)
Total10
Criminal damage and arson9
Public order1
7. Elstree Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences9
8. Bitterne Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences9
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Burglary3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Peartree Avenue (Map)
Total5
Burglary1
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1

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