Crime in Bevois: statistics, rates and trends
2,832 crimes were recorded in Bevois in the 12 months to July 2026, 157.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before.
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2,832 crimes were recorded in Bevois in the 12 months to July 2026, 157.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 1,237 reports (44% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Bevois has the 382nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Bevois | Southampton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,832 | 34,149 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 157.5 | 131.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 17,983 | 259,424 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Bevois was highest in the year to July 2022 (3,507 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (2,661). Over the whole period it fell 3%, 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 | 2,832 | 157.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,727 | 151.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 3,072 | 170.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 3,484 | 193.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 3,507 | 195.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 3,241 | 180.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 3,277 | 182.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,661 | 148.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,928 | 162.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 217 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bevois 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, anti-social behaviour, public order.
The largest increases were in possession of weapons (+56%) and vehicle crime (+33%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-32%) and burglary (-31%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,237 | 68.8 | 2.01 | +13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 348 | 19.4 | 1.26 | +5% |
| Public order | 218 | 12.1 | 1.82 | -12% |
| Vehicle crime | 198 | 11.0 | 2.24 | +33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 188 | 10.5 | 1.54 | -5% |
| Other theft | 188 | 10.5 | 1.63 | +13% |
| Drugs | 127 | 7.1 | 2.16 | -23% |
| Burglary | 85 | 4.7 | 1.34 | -31% |
| Possession of weapons | 56 | 3.1 | 3.21 | +56% |
| Robbery | 51 | 2.8 | 2.10 | +16% |
| Bicycle theft | 42 | 2.3 | 2.84 | -12% |
| Shoplifting | 38 | 2.1 | 0.26 | -32% |
| Other crime | 34 | 1.9 | 0.90 | -23% |
| Theft from the person | 22 | 1.2 | 0.72 | -15% |
Violence and sexual offences in Bevois
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bevois recorded 1,237 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (68.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 43.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Bevois
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bevois recorded 348 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 12.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Bevois
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bevois recorded 218 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Bevois
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bevois recorded 198 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Bevois
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bevois recorded 188 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Bevois
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bevois recorded 188 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Bevois
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bevois recorded 127 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Bevois
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bevois recorded 85 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Bevois
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bevois recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 56% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Bevois
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bevois recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Bevois
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Bevois recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Bevois
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bevois recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Bevois
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bevois recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Bevois
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Bevois recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Bevois, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bevois.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bevois |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banister & Polygon | 5,294 | 273.6 | +74% |
| Portswood | 1,705 | 119.7 | -24% |
| Bargate | 4,731 | 261.6 | +66% |
| Freemantle | 1,678 | 138.7 | -12% |
| Peartree | 1,516 | 107.6 | -32% |
| Bitterne Park | 1,150 | 75.1 | -52% |
| Shirley | 1,726 | 114.1 | -28% |
| Swaythling | 1,354 | 76.3 | -52% |
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 Bevois over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 168 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 145 |
| On or near Brintons Terrace | 133 |
| On or near Cranbury Place | 106 |
| On or near Supermarket | 89 |
| On or near Fullerton Place | 83 |
| On or near Onslow Road | 73 |
| On or near Bevois Valley Road | 66 |
| On or near Derby Road | 60 |
| On or near Charlotte Place | 59 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bevois 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 | 888 | 31.4% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 873 | 30.8% |
| Not recorded | 348 | 12.3% |
| Under investigation | 290 | 10.2% |
| Local resolution | 126 | 4.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 109 | 3.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 96 | 3.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 37 | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 18 | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 17 | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 15 | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 14 | 0.5% |
Bevois has an estimated population of 17,983. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bevois sits in decile 2.6, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Bevois |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 76.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 5.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 25.5% |
| Social rented homes | 21.7% |
| Private rented homes | 52.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.6 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 14.7% |
Is Bevois a safe place to live?
Bevois recorded 157.5 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 Bevois?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,237 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (348).
Is crime in Bevois going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bevois was up 4% on the year before: 2,832 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,727 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Bevois?
Bevois 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 Bevois. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.