Crime in Banister & Polygon: statistics, rates and trends
5,294 crimes were recorded in Banister & Polygon in the 12 months to July 2026, 273.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Banister & Polygon
- Questions about crime in Banister & Polygon
- About this data
5,294 crimes were recorded in Banister & Polygon in the 12 months to July 2026, 273.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 1% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 1,936 reports (37% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Banister & Polygon has the 96th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Banister & Polygon | Southampton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 5,294 | 34,149 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 273.6 | 131.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 19,351 | 259,424 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Banister & Polygon was highest in the year to July 2023 (6,955 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (5,200). Over the whole period it fell 23%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 5,294 | 273.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 5,351 | 276.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 5,261 | 271.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 6,955 | 359.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 6,906 | 356.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 5,200 | 268.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 5,598 | 289.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 5,976 | 308.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 6,910 | 357.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 449 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Banister & Polygon over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, shoplifting, public order.
The largest increases were in robbery (+72%) and possession of weapons (+31%). The largest falls were in theft from the person (-53%) and shoplifting (-22%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,936 | 100.0 | 2.92 | +8% |
| Shoplifting | 818 | 42.3 | 5.10 | -22% |
| Public order | 458 | 23.7 | 3.56 | +7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 440 | 22.7 | 1.48 | -5% |
| Drugs | 380 | 19.6 | 6.01 | +29% |
| Other theft | 309 | 16.0 | 2.50 | -9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 244 | 12.6 | 1.86 | -15% |
| Vehicle crime | 169 | 8.7 | 1.77 | +22% |
| Burglary | 162 | 8.4 | 2.37 | -11% |
| Possession of weapons | 114 | 5.9 | 6.07 | +31% |
| Robbery | 86 | 4.4 | 3.29 | +72% |
| Bicycle theft | 66 | 3.4 | 4.14 | -12% |
| Other crime | 66 | 3.4 | 1.62 | -1% |
| Theft from the person | 46 | 2.4 | 1.41 | -53% |
Violence and sexual offences in Banister & Polygon
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Banister & Polygon recorded 1,936 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (100.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 36.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Banister & Polygon
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Banister & Polygon recorded 818 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (42.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 15.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Banister & Polygon
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Banister & Polygon recorded 458 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Banister & Polygon
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Banister & Polygon recorded 440 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Banister & Polygon
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Banister & Polygon recorded 380 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Banister & Polygon
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Banister & Polygon recorded 309 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Banister & Polygon
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Banister & Polygon recorded 244 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Banister & Polygon
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Banister & Polygon recorded 169 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Banister & Polygon
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Banister & Polygon recorded 162 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Banister & Polygon
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Banister & Polygon recorded 114 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Banister & Polygon
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Banister & Polygon recorded 86 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 72% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Banister & Polygon
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Banister & Polygon recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Banister & Polygon
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Banister & Polygon recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Banister & Polygon
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Banister & Polygon recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 53% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Banister & Polygon, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Banister & Polygon.
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Banister & Polygon over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 1,664 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 693 |
| On or near Waterloo Terrace | 314 |
| On or near Nightclub | 152 |
| On or near Cromwell Road | 113 |
| On or near College Place | 110 |
| On or near Blechynden Terrace | 104 |
| On or near Pirelli Street | 86 |
| On or near Bedford Place | 83 |
| On or near Carlton Road | 68 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Banister & Polygon over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,611 | 30.4% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,237 | 23.4% |
| Under investigation | 638 | 12.1% |
| Local resolution | 460 | 8.7% |
| Not recorded | 440 | 8.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 376 | 7.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 176 | 3.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 136 | 2.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 91 | 1.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 58 | 1.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 48 | 0.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 15 | 0.3% |
Banister & Polygon has an estimated population of 19,351. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Banister & Polygon sits in decile 4.8, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Banister & Polygon |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 11.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 82.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 6.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 30.0% |
| Social rented homes | 11.9% |
| Private rented homes | 58.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.8 |
Is Banister & Polygon a safe place to live?
Banister & Polygon recorded 273.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Banister & Polygon?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,936 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (818).
Is crime in Banister & Polygon going up or down?
Recorded crime in Banister & Polygon was down 1% on the year before: 5,294 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 5,351 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Banister & Polygon?
Banister & Polygon is policed by Hampshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Banister & Polygon. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.