Crime in Bassett: statistics, rates and trends
974 crimes were recorded in Bassett in the 12 months to July 2026, 63.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before.
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974 crimes were recorded in Bassett in the 12 months to July 2026, 63.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 423 reports (43% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Bassett has the 2,484th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Bassett | Southampton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 974 | 34,149 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 63.2 | 131.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 15,403 | 259,424 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Bassett was highest in the year to July 2022 (1,218 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (974). Over the whole period it fell 16%, 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 | 974 | 63.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,014 | 65.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 986 | 64.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,135 | 73.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,218 | 79.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,146 | 74.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,103 | 71.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,053 | 68.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,156 | 75.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 86 |
| June 2026 | 99 |
| May 2026 | 74 |
| April 2026 | 87 |
| March 2026 | 84 |
| February 2026 | 82 |
| January 2026 | 86 |
| December 2025 | 61 |
| November 2025 | 88 |
| October 2025 | 80 |
| September 2025 | 76 |
| August 2025 | 71 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bassett 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. The largest increases were in drugs (+14%) and violence and sexual offences (+12%).
The largest falls were in bicycle theft (-45%) and vehicle crime (-39%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 423 | 27.5 | 0.80 | +12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 91 | 5.9 | 0.39 | -4% |
| Shoplifting | 86 | 5.6 | 0.67 | -9% |
| Public order | 69 | 4.5 | 0.67 | -13% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 61 | 4.0 | 0.58 | -15% |
| Burglary | 58 | 3.8 | 1.06 | +0% |
| Other theft | 58 | 3.8 | 0.59 | -33% |
| Vehicle crime | 39 | 2.5 | 0.51 | -39% |
| Drugs | 24 | 1.6 | 0.48 | +14% |
| Other crime | 24 | 1.6 | 0.74 | -14% |
| Robbery | 15 | 1.0 | 0.72 | +150% |
| Possession of weapons | 14 | 0.9 | 0.94 | +75% |
| Bicycle theft | 11 | 0.7 | 0.87 | -45% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.04 | -67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Bassett
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bassett recorded 423 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (27.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 43.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Bassett
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bassett recorded 91 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 9.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Bassett
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bassett recorded 86 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Bassett
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bassett recorded 69 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Bassett
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bassett recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Bassett
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bassett recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Bassett
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bassett recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Bassett
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bassett recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 39% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Bassett
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bassett recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Bassett
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bassett recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Bassett
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bassett recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Bassett
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bassett recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 75% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Bassett
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Bassett recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Bassett
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Bassett recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Bassett, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bassett.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bassett |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swaythling | 1,354 | 76.3 | +21% |
| Portswood | 1,705 | 119.7 | +89% |
| Shirley | 1,726 | 114.1 | +80% |
| Coxford | 1,195 | 85.5 | +35% |
| Bevois | 2,832 | 157.5 | +149% |
| Banister & Polygon | 5,294 | 273.6 | +333% |
| Freemantle | 1,678 | 138.7 | +119% |
| Bitterne Park | 1,150 | 75.1 | +19% |
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 Bassett over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 119 |
| On or near Lilac Road | 60 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 37 |
| On or near A35 | 32 |
| On or near Holly Place | 29 |
| On or near Malwood Avenue | 28 |
| On or near Linford Crescent | 26 |
| On or near Ashwood Gardens | 22 |
| On or near Falaise Close | 22 |
| On or near Honeysuckle Road | 20 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bassett 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 | 333 | 34.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 320 | 32.9% |
| Not recorded | 91 | 9.3% |
| Under investigation | 81 | 8.3% |
| Local resolution | 45 | 4.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 44 | 4.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 27 | 2.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 1.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 0.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% |
Bassett has an estimated population of 15,403. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bassett sits in decile 7.7, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Bassett |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 68.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 61.6% |
| Social rented homes | 11.9% |
| Private rented homes | 26.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.7 |
Is Bassett a safe place to live?
Bassett recorded 63.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 Bassett?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 423 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (91).
Is crime in Bassett going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bassett was down 4% on the year before: 974 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,014 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Bassett?
Bassett 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 Bassett. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.