Crime in Bevois: statistics, rates and trends
2,918 crimes were recorded in Bevois in the 12 months to August 2026, 162.3 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 (1,158), anti-social behaviour (399) and public order (245) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 357th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Bevois | Southampton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,918 | 34,688 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 162.3 | 133.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +8% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 17,983 | 259,424 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Bevois peaked in the year to August 2023 (3,490 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (2,706). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 2%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,918 | 162.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,711 | 150.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 3,002 | 166.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 3,490 | 194.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 3,475 | 193.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 3,227 | 179.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 3,345 | 186.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,706 | 150.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,868 | 159.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 303 |
| July 2026 | 324 |
| June 2026 | 293 |
| May 2026 | 315 |
| April 2026 | 198 |
| March 2026 | 252 |
| February 2026 | 210 |
| January 2026 | 215 |
| December 2025 | 197 |
| November 2025 | 202 |
| October 2025 | 222 |
| September 2025 | 187 |
Compared with England and Wales, Bevois recorded notably more bicycle theft (2.9 times the national rate), possession of weapons (2.7 times the national rate) and vehicle crime (2.4 times the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (71% below). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 137 to 212 and robbery rose from 38 to 56, while drugs fell from 163 to 132 and shoplifting fell from 53 to 44.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,158 | 64.4 | 34.2 | -2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 399 | 22.2 | 15.4 | +27% |
| Public order | 245 | 13.6 | 6.7 | +9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 222 | 12.3 | 6.7 | +20% |
| Vehicle crime | 212 | 11.8 | 5.0 | +55% |
| Other theft | 203 | 11.3 | 6.4 | +34% |
| Drugs | 132 | 7.3 | 3.3 | -19% |
| Burglary | 94 | 5.2 | 3.6 | -14% |
| Robbery | 56 | 3.1 | 1.4 | +47% |
| Possession of weapons | 47 | 2.6 | 1.0 | +2% |
| Shoplifting | 44 | 2.4 | 8.5 | -17% |
| Bicycle theft | 43 | 2.4 | 0.8 | 0% |
| Other crime | 37 | 2.1 | 2.1 | -12% |
| Theft from the person | 26 | 1.4 | 1.7 | +4% |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Bevois; the highest is Banister & Polygon (278.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Bitterne Park (72.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bevois |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banister & Polygon | 5,395 | 278.8 | +72% |
| Portswood | 1,748 | 122.7 | -24% |
| Bargate | 4,874 | 269.5 | +66% |
| Freemantle | 1,675 | 138.5 | -15% |
| Peartree | 1,549 | 110.0 | -32% |
| Bitterne Park | 1,114 | 72.7 | -55% |
| Shirley | 1,766 | 116.7 | -28% |
| Swaythling | 1,372 | 77.3 | -52% |
The 10 locations below account for 35% of the crime recorded in Bevois over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (168).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 168 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 153 |
| On or near Brintons Terrace | 135 |
| On or near Cranbury Place | 127 |
| On or near Fullerton Place | 94 |
| On or near Supermarket | 92 |
| On or near Onslow Road | 76 |
| On or near Bevois Valley Road | 61 |
| On or near Derby Road | 57 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 57 |
Of the 2,519 crimes in Bevois with a recorded outcome, 36% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 399 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 919 | 36.5% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 888 | 35.3% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 293 | 11.6% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 133 | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 104 | 4.1% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 86 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 31 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 19 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 18 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 15 | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 12 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.0% | 0.3% |
Bevois has an estimated population of 17,983 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (27.1%, against 7.9%), more private renting (53%, against 20%) and more households without a car (42%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bevois average decile 2.6 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Bevois | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 5.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 51.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 6.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 6.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 27.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 31.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 41.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 25.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 21.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 52.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.6 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 14.7% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Bevois a safe place to live?
Bevois recorded 162.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 357th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were bicycle theft and possession of weapons.
What is the most common crime in Bevois?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,158 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (399).
Is crime in Bevois going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bevois was up 8% on the year before: 2,918 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,711 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bevois?
About 17,983 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 5.9% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bevois?
Bevois 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.