Crime Rate in Sholing: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sholing

The total recorded crimes in Sholing, Southampton, UK in May 2025 are around 97 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sholing crime rate of 2.69 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 Sholing, encompassing approximately 36,014 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (47) incidents (-7.84% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (8.33% increase)
Sholing Crime Hotspots

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

  • Worcester Place with total crimes: 14
  • Laxton Close with total crimes: 7
  • Swanmore Avenue with total crimes: 5

How safe is Sholing?

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

  • Relative to Southampton:

    • In 2024, Sholing demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Southampton average, with 1229 crimes compared to 3162.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Sholing recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 15 other areas in the Southampton.

    • In 2023, Sholing had fewer crimes than the Southampton average, with 1,277 crimes compared to 2,883. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Sholing recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 15 other areas in the Southampton.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Sholing Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Sholing has recorded 97 crimes with crime rate of 2.69 ranking 14th out of 15 in the Southampton, UK

In 2024, the total Sholing crimes were 1,229. The crime rate of Sholing in 2024 was 34.13 (year) or 2.84 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Southampton.

In 2023, the total crimes in Sholing were around 1,277 crimes with yearly crime rate of 35.46 (year) or 2.95 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Southampton.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sholing)CrimesRank (Sholing)CrimesRank (Sholing)
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
Peartree162 92,360 72,383 7
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
Bitterne Park88 161,172 151,185 15
Bassett93 151,154 161,031 16

Sholing Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (47 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (51 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (20 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (44 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (41 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 38 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (47 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (36 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (33 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 41 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (74 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (38 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20255
December 20241
November 20244
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.58 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 120 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.23 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202512
March 202520
February 20253
January 20251
December 20246
November 20247
October 20245
September 20244
August 202411
July 20248
June 202420
May 202410

A total of 547 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 42.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202547
April 202551
March 202544
February 202532
January 202541
December 202438
November 202447
October 202436
September 202433
August 202425
July 202441
June 202474
May 202438

A total of 46 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
January 20256
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20246
May 202411

A total of 138 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202520
March 202511
February 20257
January 202516
December 20245
November 20245
October 20243
September 202413
August 20247
July 20244
June 202424
May 20247

A total of 97 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20259
February 20255
January 202510
December 20245
November 20247
October 20242
September 20246
August 20244
July 20247
June 202422
May 202410

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
September 20242
June 20242

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253
January 20257
December 20244
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 98 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.54 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20257
March 20253
February 202513
January 202512
December 20246
November 20249
October 202410
September 20246
August 20245
July 20247
June 202410
May 20247

A total of 92 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 202514
March 20257
February 20257
January 20257
December 202410
November 20243
October 20242
September 20245
August 20242
July 20245
June 202424
May 20245

A total of 38 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 20243
November 20244
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243

High Crime Locations Sholing in May 2025

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

1. Worcester Place (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting9
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Laxton Close (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
3. Swanmore Avenue (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Dairy Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Possession of weapons1
5. Cox'S Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Deacon Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Wingate Drive (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
8. Calderwood Drive (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1
10. Valentine Avenue (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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