Crime Rate in Woolston: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Woolston

The total recorded crimes in Woolston, Southampton, UK in February 2025 are around 131 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Woolston crime rate of 2.63 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (59) incidents (31.11% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (18.18% increase)
  • Other theft: (11) incidents (-35.29% decrease)
Woolston Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 9
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 February 2025 the Woolston has recorded 131 crimes with crime rate of 2.63 ranking 10th 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.

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
Harefield80 141,484 121,548 12
Coxford106 121,398 131,313 13
Bitterne Park91 131,172 151,185 15
Sholing77 151,229 141,277 14
Bassett76 161,154 161,031 16

Woolston 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 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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (71 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (19 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (43 incidents) and then Shoplifting 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 54 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (152 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (54 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (69 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (67 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (58 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (31 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 205 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202513
January 202511
December 202410
November 202410
October 202415
September 202418
August 202416
July 202416
June 202432
May 202427
April 202417
March 202420

A total of 783 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 65.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 152 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202559
January 202545
December 202451
November 202458
October 202456
September 202471
August 202443
July 202454
June 2024152
May 202469
April 202467
March 202458

A total of 129 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20257
January 202511
December 20248
November 202413
October 20246
September 202419
August 20249
July 202412
June 202412
May 202410
April 202411
March 202411

A total of 124 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202511
January 202517
December 202412
November 202410
October 202421
September 20244
August 20245
July 20244
June 202416
May 20248
April 20246
March 202410

A total of 146 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20259
January 202510
December 20246
November 20246
October 20249
September 202413
August 202411
July 20249
June 202436
May 202418
April 20244
March 202415

A total of 172 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20258
January 20259
December 20242
November 20246
October 20245
September 20242
August 202418
July 202411
June 202454
May 202412
April 202414
March 202431

A total of 89 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202511
January 20258
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 202412
July 202410
June 202414
May 202410
April 20249
March 20249

A total of 36 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20245
August 20245
July 20246
June 20244
May 20242
March 20243

A total of 58 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20253
December 20245
November 20246
October 20244
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 202414
May 20248
April 20245
March 20242

A total of 30 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20248
May 20241
April 20242
March 20247

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
March 20242

A total of 96 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20253
December 20247
November 202414
October 20245
September 20243
August 202411
July 20248
June 202418
May 20244
April 202410
March 20249

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242

High Crime Locations Woolston in February 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary2
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
2. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total9
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Other crime1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
4. Wright'S Hill (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Possession of weapons1
5. International Way (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Drugs1
6. Ashton Walk (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
7. Victoria Road (Map)
Total5
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Foxcott Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting4
10. Foundry Court (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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