Crime Rate in Redbridge: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Redbridge

The total recorded crimes in Redbridge, Southampton, UK in February 2025 are around 231 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Redbridge crime rate of 5.98 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 Redbridge, encompassing approximately 38,605 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (113) incidents (-32.74% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (32) incidents (18.52% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (-31.25% decrease)
Redbridge Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mercator Close with total crimes: 18
  • Wimpson Gardens with total crimes: 18
  • Borrowdale Road with total crimes: 15

How safe is Redbridge?

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

  • Relative to Southampton:

    • In 2024, Redbridge reported a higher crime volume than the Southampton average, with 3,422 crimes compared to 3,162. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Redbridge witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 15 other cities.

    • In 2023, Redbridge experienced a greater number of crimes than the Southampton average, with 3,276 crimes compared to 2,883. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Redbridge witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 15 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Redbridge Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Redbridge has recorded 231 crimes with crime rate of 5.98 ranking 4th out of 15 in the Southampton, UK

In 2024, the total Redbridge crimes were 3,422. The crime rate of Redbridge in 2024 was 88.64 (year) or 7.39 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Southampton.

In 2023, the total crimes in Redbridge were around 3,276 crimes with yearly crime rate of 84.86 (year) or 7.07 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Southampton.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Southampton)CrimesRank (Southampton)CrimesRank (Southampton)
Bargate918 111,767 18,640 1
Bevois686 28,615 28,535 2
Millbrook248 33,761 33,309 3
Freemantle218 52,991 52,972 5
Shirley199 72,785 62,848 6
Swaythling209 62,191 81,924 9
Peartree180 82,360 72,383 7
Bitterne176 92,183 92,354 8
Portswood109 112,174 101,833 10
Woolston131 101,901 111,700 11
Harefield80 141,484 121,548 12
Coxford106 121,398 131,313 13
Bitterne Park91 131,172 151,185 15
Sholing77 151,229 141,277 14
Bassett76 161,154 161,031 16

Redbridge Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 113 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 32 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (168 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 107 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (99 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (40 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (126 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (24 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 Other theft (26 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (136 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (40 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 153 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 46 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (232 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (62 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (107 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (47 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (96 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (29 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (129 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (29 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 226 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20259
January 202512
December 202425
November 202427
October 202411
September 202425
August 202440
July 202429
June 202418
May 20249
April 20245
March 202416

A total of 1595 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 132.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 232 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2025113
January 2025168
December 2024107
November 202499
October 2024126
September 2024129
August 2024136
July 2024153
June 2024232
May 2024107
April 202496
March 2024129

A total of 166 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202516
January 202510
December 202414
November 202416
October 20248
September 202426
August 20248
July 202425
June 202422
May 20248
April 20247
March 20246

A total of 324 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202532
January 202527
December 202414
November 202431
October 202424
September 202420
August 202423
July 202417
June 202462
May 202428
April 202417
March 202429

A total of 341 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202522
January 202532
December 202426
November 202440
October 202415
September 202416
August 202430
July 202446
June 202436
May 202425
April 202429
March 202424

A total of 68 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 202510
December 20241
November 20242
October 202411
September 20243
August 20246
July 20244
June 202410
May 20247
April 20246
March 20245

A total of 249 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202511
January 202513
December 20247
November 202411
October 202414
September 202426
August 202421
July 202427
June 202430
May 202447
April 202415
March 202427

A total of 81 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20259
January 20254
December 20245
November 20245
October 20245
September 20245
August 20247
July 202411
June 202418
May 20247
April 20243
March 20242

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 20251
October 20241
June 202410
April 20241

A total of 107 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 202512
December 20241
November 202413
October 202411
September 20246
August 20246
July 202420
June 202416
May 202411
April 20242
March 20246

A total of 152 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20258
December 20247
November 202424
October 20247
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 202454
May 202415
April 20249
March 202417

A total of 25 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20256
December 20243
October 20245
September 20243
July 20242
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 52 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20256
December 20241
November 20244
October 20243
September 20248
August 20246
July 20241
June 202410
May 202410
April 20243

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20243
April 20241

High Crime Locations Redbridge in February 2025

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

1. Mercator Close (Map)
Total18
Public order6
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson3
Shoplifting3
2. Wimpson Gardens (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences18
3. Borrowdale Road (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences12
Criminal damage and arson3
4. Goodwin Close (Map)
Total12
Criminal damage and arson6
Violence and sexual offences6
5. Redbridge Flyover (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other theft1
Public order1
6. Ullswater Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences9
7. Ribble Court (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson3
8. Green Park Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Public order1
9. Derwent Road (Map)
Total6
Robbery3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. All Saints Close (Map)
Total6
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences3

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