Crime Rate in Swaythling: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Swaythling

The total recorded crimes in Swaythling, Southampton, UK in July 2025 are around 210 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Swaythling crime rate of 4.46 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 Swaythling, encompassing approximately 47,093 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (115) incidents (98.28% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (25) incidents (108.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (-13.64% decrease)
Swaythling Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parkville Road with total crimes: 45
  • Harefield Road with total crimes: 15
  • Mead Crescent with total crimes: 12

How safe is Swaythling?

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

  • Relative to Southampton:

    • In 2024, Swaythling demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Southampton average, with 2191 crimes compared to 3162.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Swaythling witnessed more crimes than 8 out of 15 other areas in the Southampton.

    • In 2023, Swaythling had fewer crimes than the Southampton average, with 1,924 crimes compared to 2,883. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Swaythling recorded fewer crimes than 8 out of 15 other areas in the Southampton.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Swaythling Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Swaythling has recorded 210 crimes with crime rate of 4.46 ranking 8th out of 15 in the Southampton, UK

In 2024, the total Swaythling crimes were 2,191. The crime rate of Swaythling in 2024 was 46.52 (year) or 3.88 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Southampton.

In 2023, the total crimes in Swaythling were around 1,924 crimes with yearly crime rate of 40.85 (year) or 3.40 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Southampton.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Swaythling)CrimesRank (Swaythling)CrimesRank (Swaythling)
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
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

Swaythling 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 115 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (58 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (58 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (30 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (73 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (30 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (73 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 75 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 34 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (88 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 80 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (73 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (85 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (39 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 155 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202517
May 202512
April 20254
March 202517
February 202522
January 202519
December 202421
November 202419
October 202417

A total of 778 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 77.80 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 115 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025115
June 202558
May 202558
April 202573
March 202573
February 202575
January 202588
December 202480
November 202473
October 202485

A total of 124 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 20258
May 202520
April 202516
March 20255
February 202515
January 202517
December 20247
November 20248
October 202413

A total of 180 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202512
May 202521
April 202530
March 202510
February 202520
January 202515
December 202426
November 202415
October 20246

A total of 137 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.70 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20256
May 20259
April 202510
March 202510
February 202534
January 202515
December 20247
November 20241
October 202439

A total of 194 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202522
May 202530
April 202522
March 202522
February 202518
January 202519
December 202410
November 202423
October 20249

A total of 127 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.70 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202512
May 202511
April 20254
March 202517
February 20253
January 202526
December 20249
November 202420
October 202414

A total of 26 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20251
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20255
December 20243
November 20242
October 20244

A total of 32 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20259
April 20254
March 20251
February 20252
January 20254
December 20244
November 20246
October 20241

A total of 47 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.22 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
May 20256
April 20254
March 20253
February 20258
January 20259
November 20242
October 20247

A total of 103 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.30 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 202510
May 202513
April 202525
March 202520
February 20252
January 20251
December 202411
November 202413
October 20246

A total of 44 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20254
December 202416
November 20249
October 20248

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20243

High Crime Locations Swaythling in July 2025

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

1. Parkville Road (Map)
Total45
Violence and sexual offences27
Criminal damage and arson6
Public order6
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting3
2. Harefield Road (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences12
Criminal damage and arson3
3. Mead Crescent (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour6
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Fleming Road (Map)
Total9
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total9
Bicycle theft3
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Monks Way (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences9
7. Langhorn Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
8. Laburnum Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order1
9. Westbrook Way (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
10. Swaythling (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3

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