Crime in Bassett: statistics, rates and trends
977 crimes were recorded in Bassett in the 12 months to August 2026, 63.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 1% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (382), anti-social behaviour (106) and shoplifting (98) made up 60% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,492nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Bassett | Southampton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 977 | 34,688 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 63.4 | 133.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 15,403 | 259,424 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Bassett of any year here (977 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 13%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 977 | 63.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 988 | 64.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,004 | 65.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,114 | 72.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,239 | 80.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,116 | 72.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,125 | 73.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,078 | 70.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,127 | 73.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 74 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (55% below) and drugs (52% below) were well below it. On the year before, shoplifting rose from 77 to 98 and anti-social behaviour rose from 91 to 106, while vehicle crime fell from 55 to 42.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 382 | 24.8 | 34.2 | -5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 106 | 6.9 | 15.4 | +16% |
| Shoplifting | 98 | 6.4 | 8.5 | +27% |
| Public order | 70 | 4.5 | 6.7 | -4% |
| Other theft | 68 | 4.4 | 6.4 | -13% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 62 | 4.0 | 6.7 | -10% |
| Burglary | 59 | 3.8 | 3.6 | +9% |
| Vehicle crime | 42 | 2.7 | 5.0 | -24% |
| Other crime | 27 | 1.8 | 2.1 | +4% |
| Drugs | 24 | 1.6 | 3.3 | +14% |
| Robbery | 16 | 1.0 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 12 | 0.8 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Bassett.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bassett |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swaythling | 1,372 | 77.3 | +22% |
| Portswood | 1,748 | 122.7 | +93% |
| Shirley | 1,766 | 116.7 | +84% |
| Coxford | 1,235 | 88.4 | +39% |
| Bevois | 2,918 | 162.3 | +156% |
| Banister & Polygon | 5,395 | 278.8 | +340% |
| Freemantle | 1,675 | 138.5 | +118% |
| Bitterne Park | 1,114 | 72.7 | +15% |
The 10 locations below account for 43% of the crime recorded in Bassett over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (129).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 129 |
| On or near Lilac Road | 61 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 44 |
| On or near A35 | 33 |
| On or near Malwood Avenue | 29 |
| On or near Falaise Close | 26 |
| On or near Holly Place | 26 |
| On or near Linford Crescent | 26 |
| On or near Ashwood Gardens | 25 |
| On or near Wolverley Court | 24 |
Of the 871 crimes in Bassett with a recorded outcome, 38% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 106 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 335 | 38.5% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 324 | 37.2% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 69 | 7.9% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 42 | 4.8% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 34 | 3.9% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 32 | 3.7% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Bassett has an estimated population of 15,403 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (24.3%, against 7.9%), less social housing (12%, against 17%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (13%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bassett average decile 7.7 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Bassett | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 49.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 18.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 24.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 40.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 17.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 61.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 26.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Bassett a safe place to live?
Bassett recorded 63.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,492nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Bassett?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 382 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (106).
Is crime in Bassett going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bassett was down 1% on the year before: 977 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 988 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bassett?
About 15,403 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bassett?
Bassett 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.