Crime Rate in Sholing: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sholing

The total recorded crimes in Sholing, Southampton, UK in July 2025 are around 135 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sholing crime rate of 3.75 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (52) incidents (79.31% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (31) incidents (82.35% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (111.11% increase)
Sholing Crime Hotspots

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

  • Worcester Place with total crimes: 23
  • Wingate Drive with total crimes: 14
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7

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 July 2025 the Sholing has recorded 135 crimes with crime rate of 3.75 ranking 12th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sholing)CrimesRank (Sholing)CrimesRank (Sholing)
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
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
Coxford124 131,398 131,313 13
Bitterne Park95 151,172 151,185 15
Bassett92 161,154 161,031 16

Sholing 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 52 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 31 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 78 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.80 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20257
May 20253
April 20257
March 20253
February 202513
January 202512
December 20246
November 20249
October 202410

A total of 95 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 20259
May 202513
April 202512
March 202520
February 20253
January 20251
December 20246
November 20247
October 20245

A total of 65 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20256
May 20256
April 20254
March 20259
February 20255
January 202510
December 20245
November 20247
October 20242

A total of 417 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 41.70 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202552
June 202529
May 202547
April 202551
March 202544
February 202532
January 202541
December 202438
November 202447
October 202436

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 131 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.10 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202531
June 202517
May 202516
April 202520
March 202511
February 20257
January 202516
December 20245
November 20245
October 20243

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20255
December 20241
November 20244
October 20243

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
October 20241

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 20243
November 20244
October 20241

A total of 56 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.22 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20255
May 20251
April 202514
March 20257
February 20257
January 20257
December 202410
November 20243
October 20242

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
November 20241

High Crime Locations Sholing in July 2025

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

1. Worcester Place (Map)
Total23
Shoplifting14
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Public order1
2. Wingate Drive (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting13
Burglary1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences7
4. Cox'S Drive (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Balfour Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
7. South East Road (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Dairy Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Laxton Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Dempsey Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1

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