Crime in Bargate: statistics, rates and trends
4,874 crimes were recorded in Bargate in the 12 months to August 2026, 269.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 8% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (1,623), shoplifting (715) and anti-social behaviour (581) made up 60% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 98th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Bargate | Southampton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 4,874 | 34,688 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 269.5 | 133.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +8% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 18,084 | 259,424 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Bargate of any year here (4,874 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 31%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 4,874 | 269.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 4,520 | 249.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 4,354 | 240.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 3,495 | 193.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 3,211 | 177.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 3,231 | 178.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 3,210 | 177.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 3,442 | 190.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 3,731 | 206.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 558 |
| July 2026 | 446 |
| June 2026 | 459 |
| May 2026 | 457 |
| April 2026 | 392 |
| March 2026 | 349 |
| February 2026 | 329 |
| January 2026 | 380 |
| December 2025 | 372 |
| November 2025 | 361 |
| October 2025 | 436 |
| September 2025 | 335 |
Compared with England and Wales, Bargate recorded notably more drugs (6.9 times the national rate), bicycle theft (5.0 times the national rate) and shoplifting (4.7 times the national rate). On the year before, drugs rose from 223 to 411 and other crime rose from 33 to 49, while possession of weapons fell from 74 to 55 and burglary fell from 173 to 131.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,623 | 89.7 | 34.2 | -6% |
| Shoplifting | 715 | 39.5 | 8.5 | +21% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 581 | 32.1 | 15.4 | +30% |
| Drugs | 411 | 22.7 | 3.3 | +84% |
| Public order | 392 | 21.7 | 6.7 | +4% |
| Other theft | 314 | 17.4 | 6.4 | +11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 220 | 12.2 | 6.7 | +3% |
| Vehicle crime | 149 | 8.2 | 5.0 | -9% |
| Burglary | 131 | 7.2 | 3.6 | -24% |
| Robbery | 88 | 4.9 | 1.4 | +26% |
| Bicycle theft | 74 | 4.1 | 0.8 | -6% |
| Theft from the person | 72 | 4.0 | 1.7 | -3% |
| Possession of weapons | 55 | 3.0 | 1.0 | -26% |
| Other crime | 49 | 2.7 | 2.1 | +48% |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Bargate; the highest is Banister & Polygon (278.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Bitterne Park (72.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bargate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bevois | 2,918 | 162.3 | -40% |
| Banister & Polygon | 5,395 | 278.8 | +3% |
| Peartree | 1,549 | 110.0 | -59% |
| Woolston | 1,733 | 108.0 | -60% |
| Freemantle | 1,675 | 138.5 | -49% |
| Portswood | 1,748 | 122.7 | -54% |
| Sholing | 1,186 | 86.1 | -68% |
| Bitterne Park | 1,114 | 72.7 | -73% |
The 10 locations below account for 43% of the crime recorded in Bargate over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “High Street” (342).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near High Street | 342 |
| On or near Supermarket | 290 |
| On or near Nightclub | 263 |
| On or near Parking Area | 222 |
| On or near Ogle Road | 213 |
| On or near Scullards Lane | 190 |
| On or near Park Walk | 167 |
| On or near Vincents Walk | 139 |
| On or near York Walk | 133 |
| On or near Sussex Road | 115 |
Of the 4,293 crimes in Bargate with a recorded outcome, 34% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 581 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,449 | 33.8% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,172 | 27.3% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 523 | 12.2% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 450 | 10.5% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 306 | 7.1% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 135 | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 127 | 3.0% | 4.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 43 | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 37 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 35 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Bargate has an estimated population of 18,084 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (26.4%, against 7.9%), more private renting (49%, against 20%) and more households without a car (45%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bargate average decile 4.5 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Bargate | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 12.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 5.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 6.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 6.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 26.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 42.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 11.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 44.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 26.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 24.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 49.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.5 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 6.6% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Bargate a safe place to live?
Bargate recorded 269.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 98th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were drugs and bicycle theft.
What is the most common crime in Bargate?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,623 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (715).
Is crime in Bargate going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bargate was up 8% on the year before: 4,874 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 4,520 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bargate?
About 18,084 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 5.2% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bargate?
Bargate 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.