Crime Rate in Redbridge: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Redbridge

The total recorded crimes in Redbridge, Southampton, UK in July 2025 are around 321 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Redbridge crime rate of 8.31 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 Redbridge, encompassing approximately 38,605 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (156) incidents (48.57% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (30) incidents (3.45% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (29) incidents (163.64% increase)
Redbridge Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mercator Close with total crimes: 30
  • Goodwin Close with total crimes: 21
  • Ennerdale Road with total crimes: 18

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 areas in the Southampton.

    • 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 areas in the Southampton.

  • 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 July 2025 the Redbridge has recorded 321 crimes with crime rate of 8.31 ranking 3th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Redbridge)CrimesRank (Redbridge)CrimesRank (Redbridge)
Bargate1,016 111,767 18,640 1
Bevois635 28,615 28,535 2
Millbrook300 43,761 33,309 3
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

Redbridge 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 156 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 30 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (105 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (122 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (106 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (34 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (122 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (74 incidents).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 171 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.10 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202529
June 202511
May 202512
April 202523
March 202512
February 20259
January 202512
December 202425
November 202427
October 202411

A total of 93 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.30 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20252
May 20255
April 202510
March 20254
February 202516
January 202510
December 202414
November 202416
October 20248

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
May 20251
January 20251

A total of 1224 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 122.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 168 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025156
June 2025105
May 2025122
April 2025106
March 2025122
February 2025113
January 2025168
December 2024107
November 202499
October 2024126

A total of 317 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 31.70 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202534
May 202522
April 202534
March 202574
February 202522
January 202532
December 202426
November 202440
October 202415

A total of 31 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20251
May 20255
April 20251
February 20252
January 20256
December 20243
October 20245

A total of 34 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20253
April 20253
March 20256
January 20256
December 20241
November 20244
October 20243

A total of 147 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.70 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202530
June 202529
May 202512
April 202515
March 202510
February 20255
January 20258
December 20247
November 202424
October 20247

A total of 25 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20255
March 20255
February 20256
January 20251
October 20241

A total of 157 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.70 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202513
May 202527
April 202515
March 202521
February 202511
January 202513
December 20247
November 202411
October 202414

A total of 254 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 25.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202531
May 202520
April 202522
March 202535
February 202532
January 202527
December 202414
November 202431
October 202424

A total of 57 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.70 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20253
April 20256
March 202511
February 20259
January 20254
December 20245
November 20245
October 20245

A total of 66 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.60 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 202513
May 20256
April 20257
March 202510
February 20253
January 202510
December 20241
November 20242
October 202411

A total of 81 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.10 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202512
May 20255
April 202515
March 20253
February 20253
January 202512
December 20241
November 202413
October 202411

High Crime Locations Redbridge in July 2025

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

1. Mercator Close (Map)
Total30
Shoplifting24
Drugs3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Goodwin Close (Map)
Total21
Vehicle crime9
Violence and sexual offences6
Possession of weapons3
Public order3
3. Ennerdale Road (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences9
Bicycle theft3
Burglary3
Criminal damage and arson3
4. Wimpson Gardens (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences12
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order3
5. Borrowdale Road (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences9
Possession of weapons3
Vehicle crime3
6. Mansel Court (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences9
Bicycle theft3
7. Windermere Avenue (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson3
Theft from the person3
8. Redbridge Flyover (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
9. Crabwood Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order3
10. Green Park Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Possession of weapons1

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