Crime Rate in Swaythling: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Swaythling

The total recorded crimes in Swaythling, Southampton, UK in May 2025 are around 191 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Swaythling crime rate of 4.06 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (58) incidents (-20.55% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (30) incidents (36.36% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (21) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
Swaythling Crime Hotspots

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

  • Friars Way with total crimes: 12
  • Fleming Road with total crimes: 9
  • Rayners Gardens with total crimes: 9

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 May 2025 the Swaythling has recorded 191 crimes with crime rate of 4.06 ranking 7th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Swaythling)CrimesRank (Swaythling)CrimesRank (Swaythling)
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
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
Sholing97 141,229 141,277 14
Bitterne Park88 161,172 151,185 15
Bassett93 151,154 161,031 16

Swaythling Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (79 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (26 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (65 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 83 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (156 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (48 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (62 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 160 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.31 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20254
March 202517
February 20253
January 202526
December 20249
November 202420
October 202414
September 202412
August 202411
July 20245
June 202412
May 202416

A total of 1050 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 80.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 156 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202558
April 202573
March 202573
February 202575
January 202588
December 202480
November 202473
October 202485
September 202479
August 202465
July 202483
June 2024156
May 202462

A total of 140 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.77 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202525
March 202520
February 20252
January 20251
December 202411
November 202413
October 20246
September 20244
August 202417
July 202412
June 202412
May 20244

A total of 38 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20254
March 20251
February 20252
January 20254
December 20244
November 20246
October 20241
September 20242
May 20245

A total of 218 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202516
March 20255
February 202515
January 202517
December 20247
November 20248
October 202413
September 202418
August 202415
July 202411
June 202448
May 202425

A total of 189 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.54 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20254
March 202517
February 202522
January 202519
December 202421
November 202419
October 202417
September 202412
August 202414
July 202410
June 202418
May 20244

A total of 224 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.23 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202530
March 202510
February 202520
January 202515
December 202426
November 202415
October 20246
September 202419
August 202418
July 202411
June 202420
May 202413

A total of 238 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.31 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202530
April 202522
March 202522
February 202518
January 202519
December 202410
November 202423
October 20249
September 202426
August 202414
July 20249
June 202424
May 202412

A total of 27 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20255
December 20243
November 20242
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 167 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.85 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202510
March 202510
February 202534
January 202515
December 20247
November 20241
October 202439
September 20248
August 20248
July 20247
June 202410
May 20249

A total of 62 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20253
February 20258
January 20259
November 20242
October 20247
August 20241
July 20246
June 20246
May 202410

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20241
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 63 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20252
February 20254
December 202416
November 20249
October 20248
September 20243
August 20247
July 20242
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20243
September 20244

High Crime Locations Swaythling in May 2025

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

1. Friars Way (Map)
Total12
Criminal damage and arson6
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime3
2. Fleming Road (Map)
Total9
Public order6
Anti-social behaviour3
3. Rayners Gardens (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Lord Mountbatten Close (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs3
Public order3
5. Mead Crescent (Map)
Total9
Burglary3
Possession of weapons3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Poppy Road (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting5
Burglary1
Public order1
7. Howard Close (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
8. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
9. Aster Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences3

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