Crime Rate in Sholing: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sholing

The total recorded crimes in Sholing, Southampton, UK in February 2025 are around 77 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sholing crime rate of 2.14 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (-21.95% decrease)
  • Public order: (13) incidents (8.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Sholing Crime Hotspots

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

  • Worcester Place with total crimes: 6
  • Cleethorpes Road with total crimes: 5
  • Calderwood Drive 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 February 2025 the Sholing has recorded 77 crimes with crime rate of 2.14 ranking 15th 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.

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
Redbridge231 43,422 43,276 4
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
Bassett76 161,154 161,031 16

Sholing 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 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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (37 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (50 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 92 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20251
December 20246
November 20247
October 20245
September 20244
August 202411
July 20248
June 202420
May 202410
April 202414
March 20243

A total of 492 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202532
January 202541
December 202438
November 202447
October 202436
September 202433
August 202425
July 202441
June 202474
May 202438
April 202437
March 202450

A total of 101 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 202510
December 20245
November 20247
October 20242
September 20246
August 20244
July 20247
June 202422
May 202410
April 202411
March 202412

A total of 36 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20253
December 20243
November 20244
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20248
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20257
December 20244
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 20246
March 20243

A total of 92 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20257
January 20257
December 202410
November 20243
October 20242
September 20245
August 20242
July 20245
June 202424
May 20245
April 20247
March 202415

A total of 99 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

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

A total of 107 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20257
January 202516
December 20245
November 20245
October 20243
September 202413
August 20247
July 20244
June 202424
May 20247
April 202412
March 20244

A total of 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20256
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20246
May 202411
April 20241
March 20246

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
July 20241
June 20242
March 20242

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
March 20241

High Crime Locations Sholing in February 2025

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

1. Worcester Place (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Cleethorpes Road (Map)
Total5
Public order5
3. Calderwood Drive (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Chatsworth Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Wingate Drive (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
6. Firtree Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Effingham Gardens (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
8. Dempsey Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total2
Public order2
10. Oregon Close (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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