What is the crime rate in Southampton? 130 crimes per 1,000 residents
Southampton had 28,741 recorded crimes in the 12 months to August 2026, which is 130 per 1,000 residents and Very High for England and Wales. Crime fell 0.1% on the previous 12 months. The most common crime was violence and sexual offences.
- Recorded crimes
- 28,741
- Compared with England and Wales
- Very High
- On the previous 12 months
- −0.1%
Police-recorded crime in the 12 months to August 2026, per 1,000 residents (Census 2021). Anti-social behaviour is not included. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: police.uk. How we calculate this
All house prices in SouthamptonWhat are the most common crimes in Southampton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common crime in Southampton, with 11,847 recorded in the 12 months to August 2026 (54 per 1,000 residents). The England and Wales rate is 35 per 1,000. 11 of 13 crime types are more than 10% above the England and Wales rate.
| Crime type | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offencesAbove England and Wales | 54 per 1,000 |
| ShopliftingAbove England and Wales | 17 per 1,000 |
| Public orderAbove England and Wales | 12 per 1,000 |
| Criminal damage and arsonAbove England and Wales | 10 per 1,000 |
| Other theftAbove England and Wales | 8.8 per 1,000 |
| Vehicle crimeAbove England and Wales | 7.6 per 1,000 |
| DrugsAbove England and Wales | 6.2 per 1,000 |
| BurglaryAbove England and Wales | 5.3 per 1,000 |
| Other crime | 2.4 per 1,000 |
| RobberyAbove England and Wales | 2.3 per 1,000 |
| Possession of weaponsAbove England and Wales | 2.0 per 1,000 |
| Bicycle theftAbove England and Wales | 1.6 per 1,000 |
| Theft from the personBelow England and Wales | 1.1 per 1,000 |
Tags mark crime types more than 10% above or below the England and Wales rate for the same type.
Is crime going up or down in Southampton?
Crime fell 0.1% on the previous 12 months. 28,741 crimes were recorded in the 12 months to August 2026, against 28,774 in the 12 months before.
Crimes and anti-social behaviour each month, September 2023 to August 2026
Which part of Southampton has the lowest crime rate?
Southampton Test has the lowest crime rate of the 2 areas of Southampton, at 129 crimes per 1,000 residents. Southampton Itchen has the highest, at 132. Average house prices are shown alongside, so you can weigh crime against cost.
| Area | Per 1,000 | Band | Average price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton TestVery High | 129 | Very High | £254,708 |
| Southampton ItchenVery High | 132 | Very High | £255,449 |
How does crime in Southampton compare with nearby areas?
Crime rate in Southampton compared with the 6 nearest other areas in England.
Southampton vs Hampshire
- Southampton
- 130 per 1,000
- Hampshire
- 58 per 1,000
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Southampton vs Romsey and Southampton North
- Southampton
- 130 per 1,000
- Romsey and Southampton North
- 72 per 1,000
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Southampton vs Portsmouth
- Southampton
- 130 per 1,000
- Portsmouth
- 114 per 1,000
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Southampton vs Isle of Wight
- Southampton
- 130 per 1,000
- Isle of Wight
- 74 per 1,000
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Southampton vs Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Southampton
- 130 per 1,000
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- 66 per 1,000
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Southampton vs Wiltshire
- Southampton
- 130 per 1,000
- Wiltshire
- 50 per 1,000
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Is Southampton a safe place to live?
Southampton had 130 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, which is Very High among areas in England and Wales. Crime fell 0.1% on the previous 12 months. The most common crime was violence and sexual offences. These are crimes reported to the police, not a safety rating. City-centre and retail areas have high rates because crimes against visitors and shops are counted, but only residents are in the population.
Crime rate is Very High, on a scale from Very Low to Very High.
Very High means the highest fifth of areas in England and Wales by crime rate. The bands split every area we cover into fifths by crime rate, from Very Low to Very High.
How much anti-social behaviour is there in Southampton?
Police recorded 3,648 incidents of anti-social behaviour in Southampton in the 12 months to August 2026, or 17 per 1,000 residents. Anti-social behaviour is counted separately and is not included in the crime figures.
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Where does this data come from?
Price information is from HM Land Registry, location boundaries are from OpenStreetMap, and households and population are from Nomis Census 2021 postcode estimates (21 March 2021). Parks and green space are from OS Open Greenspace. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Crime is from police.uk street-level data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: police.uk.
Last updated 31 October 2026 at 17:00 with the latest Land Registry data (September 2026). The Southampton dataset covers 13,039 postcodes.
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.