Crime Rate in Peartree: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Peartree

The total recorded crimes in Peartree, Southampton, UK in May 2025 are around 162 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Peartree crime rate of 2.31 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (67) incidents (-27.17% decrease)
  • Public order: (19) incidents (72.73% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (19) incidents (-5.00% decrease)
Peartree Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 21
  • Deacon Close with total crimes: 12
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 9

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 May 2025 the Peartree has recorded 162 crimes with crime rate of 1.34 ranking 9th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Peartree)CrimesRank (Peartree)CrimesRank (Peartree)
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
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

Peartree Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (74 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (82 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (38 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 61 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (102 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (52 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (60 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 260 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202511
March 202524
February 202537
January 202520
December 202413
November 20249
October 202423
September 202416
August 202410
July 202411
June 202452
May 202415

A total of 985 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 75.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 102 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202567
April 202592
March 202560
February 202577
January 202580
December 202480
November 202480
October 202470
September 202474
August 202482
July 202461
June 2024102
May 202460

A total of 141 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202510
March 20259
February 20256
January 20257
December 202419
November 20247
October 202415
September 20248
August 202410
July 20249
June 202420
May 202413

A total of 178 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20255
March 202517
February 202511
January 202513
December 202413
November 202412
October 202411
September 20248
August 20249
July 202417
June 202432
May 202421

A total of 100 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20259
March 20257
February 20252
January 20255
December 20248
November 20248
October 20246
September 202415
August 20247
July 20243
June 202418
May 20243

A total of 235 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202526
March 202518
February 20259
January 20258
December 202415
November 202421
October 202421
September 202418
August 202438
July 202412
June 202424
May 20249

A total of 181 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202520
March 202517
February 202522
January 202521
December 202414
November 20247
October 20244
September 20244
August 20247
July 20249
June 202426
May 202411

A total of 61 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20251
February 20255
January 20258
December 20246
November 20241
October 20248
September 20242
August 20243
July 20247
June 202412
May 20243

A total of 29 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
February 20253
January 20251
October 20244
September 20241
August 20243
July 202412
May 20241

A total of 79 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20258
March 202510
February 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20246
July 20246
June 202420
May 202415

A total of 50 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.56 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202510
March 20252
February 20254
November 20246
October 20246
August 20247
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 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
September 20243
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 26 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20255
January 20251
December 20244
September 20248
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 43 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 202418
May 20245

High Crime Locations Peartree in May 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total21
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary3
Public order3
Vehicle crime3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Deacon Close (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting6
Bicycle theft3
Criminal damage and arson3
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order3
4. Angel Crescent (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour6
Shoplifting3
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Hazel Road (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Lower Mortimer Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
8. Bitterne Road West (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
9. Elstree Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. The Oaks (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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