Crime in Banister & Polygon: statistics, rates and trends
5,395 crimes were recorded in Banister & Polygon in the 12 months to August 2026, 278.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Banister & Polygon at a glance
- Crime trends in Banister & Polygon
- Types of crime in Banister & Polygon
- Banister & Polygon compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Banister & Polygon
- What happened after crimes were reported in Banister & Polygon
- Demographics of Banister & Polygon
- Questions about crime in Banister & Polygon
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (1,680), shoplifting (928) and anti-social behaviour (506) made up 58% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 89th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Banister & Polygon | Southampton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 5,395 | 34,688 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 278.8 | 133.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | 0% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 19,351 | 259,424 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Banister & Polygon peaked in the year to August 2022 (6,933 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (5,192). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 20%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 5,395 | 278.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 5,369 | 277.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 5,192 | 268.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 6,870 | 355.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 6,933 | 358.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 5,268 | 272.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 5,544 | 286.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 6,043 | 312.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 6,726 | 347.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 550 |
| July 2026 | 547 |
| June 2026 | 491 |
| May 2026 | 520 |
| April 2026 | 457 |
| March 2026 | 417 |
| February 2026 | 435 |
| January 2026 | 396 |
| December 2025 | 385 |
| November 2025 | 356 |
| October 2025 | 418 |
| September 2025 | 423 |
Compared with England and Wales, Banister & Polygon recorded notably more drugs (6.6 times the national rate), shoplifting (5.7 times the national rate) and possession of weapons (4.9 times the national rate). On the year before, robbery rose from 47 to 97 and vehicle crime rose from 115 to 191, while theft from the person fell from 92 to 49 and violence and sexual offences fell from 2,069 to 1,680.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,680 | 86.8 | 34.2 | -19% |
| Shoplifting | 928 | 48.0 | 8.5 | -5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 506 | 26.1 | 15.4 | +20% |
| Public order | 500 | 25.8 | 6.7 | +24% |
| Drugs | 415 | 21.4 | 3.3 | +56% |
| Other theft | 341 | 17.6 | 6.4 | +10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 286 | 14.8 | 6.7 | +10% |
| Vehicle crime | 191 | 9.9 | 5.0 | +66% |
| Burglary | 171 | 8.8 | 3.6 | +2% |
| Robbery | 97 | 5.0 | 1.4 | +106% |
| Possession of weapons | 92 | 4.8 | 1.0 | -16% |
| Bicycle theft | 71 | 3.7 | 0.8 | +8% |
| Other crime | 68 | 3.5 | 2.1 | +6% |
| Theft from the person | 49 | 2.5 | 1.7 | -47% |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Banister & Polygon has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
The 10 locations below account for 64% of the crime recorded in Banister & Polygon over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (1,715).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 1,715 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 698 |
| On or near Waterloo Terrace | 310 |
| On or near Nightclub | 145 |
| On or near College Place | 115 |
| On or near Blechynden Terrace | 108 |
| On or near Cromwell Road | 105 |
| On or near Pirelli Street | 95 |
| On or near Bedford Place | 91 |
| On or near Carlton Road | 68 |
Of the 4,889 crimes in Banister & Polygon with a recorded outcome, 34% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 8.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 506 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,653 | 33.8% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,270 | 26.0% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 599 | 12.3% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 465 | 9.5% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 406 | 8.3% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 150 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 128 | 2.6% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 103 | 2.1% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 55 | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 35 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 16 | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Banister & Polygon has an estimated population of 19,351 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (29.2%, against 7.9%), more private renting (58%, against 20%) and more households without a car (39%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Banister & Polygon average decile 4.8 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Banister & Polygon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 11.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 6.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 7.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 29.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 43.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 9.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 39.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 30.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 58.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Banister & Polygon a safe place to live?
Banister & Polygon recorded 278.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 89th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were drugs and shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Banister & Polygon?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,680 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (928).
Is crime in Banister & Polygon going up or down?
Recorded crime in Banister & Polygon was almost unchanged on the year before: 5,395 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 5,369 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Banister & Polygon?
About 19,351 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 6.3% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Banister & Polygon?
Banister & Polygon is policed by Hampshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.