Crime Rate in Woolston: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Woolston

The total recorded crimes in Woolston, Southampton, UK in July 2025 are around 202 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Woolston 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 Woolston, encompassing approximately 49,808 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (96) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (34) incidents (-2.86% decrease)
  • Public order: (19) incidents (35.71% increase)
Woolston Crime Hotspots

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

  • International Way with total crimes: 11
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 9
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 9

How safe is Woolston?

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

  • Relative to Southampton:

    • In 2024, Woolston demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Southampton average, with 1901 crimes compared to 3162.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Woolston recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 15 other areas in the Southampton.

    • In 2023, Woolston had fewer crimes than the Southampton average, with 1,700 crimes compared to 2,883. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Woolston recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 15 other areas in the Southampton.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Woolston Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Woolston has recorded 202 crimes with crime rate of 4.06 ranking 9th out of 15 in the Southampton, UK

In 2024, the total Woolston crimes were 1,901. The crime rate of Woolston in 2024 was 38.17 (year) or 3.18 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Southampton.

In 2023, the total crimes in Woolston were around 1,700 crimes with yearly crime rate of 34.13 (year) or 2.84 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Southampton.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Woolston)CrimesRank (Woolston)CrimesRank (Woolston)
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
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

Woolston 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 96 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 34 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (64 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (35 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (78 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (35 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 Anti-social behaviour (25 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (74 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 59 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (45 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 51 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (58 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (56 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 632 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 63.20 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 96 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202596
June 202564
May 202578
April 202551
March 202574
February 202559
January 202545
December 202451
November 202458
October 202456

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20252
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 112 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.20 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 20258
May 202513
April 202510
March 202518
February 20257
January 202511
December 20248
November 202413
October 20246

A total of 105 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202514
May 202511
April 20257
March 202514
February 20259
January 202510
December 20246
November 20246
October 20249

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20254
February 20253
January 20253
December 20245
November 20246
October 20244

A total of 209 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.90 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202534
June 202535
May 202535
April 202525
March 202521
February 202513
January 202511
December 202410
November 202410
October 202415

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243

A total of 105 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20256
May 20257
April 20258
March 20257
February 202511
January 202517
December 202412
November 202410
October 202421

A total of 71 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.10 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 202515
April 202514
March 20256
February 20258
January 20259
December 20242
November 20246
October 20245

A total of 64 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.40 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20257
May 20257
April 20254
March 20257
February 20254
January 20253
December 20247
November 202414
October 20245

A total of 5 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
May 20251
March 20251
October 20241

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20254
May 20251
April 20254
March 20255
February 202511
January 20258
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252

High Crime Locations Woolston in July 2025

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

1. International Way (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences10
Burglary1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour8
Vehicle crime1
3. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Garnock Road (Map)
Total8
Criminal damage and arson4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
6. Victoria Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
Robbery1
7. Drayton Close (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Fort Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
9. Fullerton Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
10. Thornycroft Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1

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