Crime in Coxford: statistics, rates and trends
1,195 crimes were recorded in Coxford in the 12 months to July 2026, 85.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 13% on the year before.
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1,195 crimes were recorded in Coxford in the 12 months to July 2026, 85.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 13% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 468 reports (39% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Coxford has the 1,641st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Coxford | Southampton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,195 | 34,149 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 85.5 | 131.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -13% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 13,978 | 259,424 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Coxford was highest in the year to July 2018 (1,587 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,195). Over the whole period it fell 25%, 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 | 1,195 | 85.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,367 | 97.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,283 | 91.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,331 | 95.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,480 | 105.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,465 | 104.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,509 | 108.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,205 | 86.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,587 | 113.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 122 |
| June 2026 | 90 |
| May 2026 | 115 |
| April 2026 | 116 |
| March 2026 | 135 |
| February 2026 | 110 |
| January 2026 | 89 |
| December 2025 | 61 |
| November 2025 | 84 |
| October 2025 | 102 |
| September 2025 | 84 |
| August 2025 | 87 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Coxford 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 criminal damage and arson, vehicle crime, possession of weapons.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+14%). The largest falls were in drugs (-67%) and other crime (-19%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 468 | 33.5 | 0.98 | -15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 187 | 13.4 | 0.87 | -5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 126 | 9.0 | 1.33 | +0% |
| Public order | 91 | 6.5 | 0.98 | -13% |
| Vehicle crime | 87 | 6.2 | 1.26 | -19% |
| Other theft | 64 | 4.6 | 0.72 | -3% |
| Burglary | 44 | 3.1 | 0.89 | -6% |
| Shoplifting | 42 | 3.0 | 0.36 | +14% |
| Other crime | 26 | 1.9 | 0.88 | -19% |
| Possession of weapons | 19 | 1.4 | 1.40 | +19% |
| Drugs | 15 | 1.1 | 0.33 | -67% |
| Robbery | 11 | 0.8 | 0.58 | -39% |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 0.6 | 0.34 | -11% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.5 | 0.61 | -46% |
Violence and sexual offences in Coxford
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Coxford recorded 468 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (33.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 39.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Coxford
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Coxford recorded 187 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 15.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Coxford
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Coxford recorded 126 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 10.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Coxford
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Coxford recorded 91 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Coxford
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Coxford recorded 87 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Coxford
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Coxford recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Coxford
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Coxford recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Coxford
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Coxford recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Coxford
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Coxford recorded 26 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 19% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Coxford
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Coxford recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Coxford
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Coxford recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Coxford
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Coxford recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 39% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Coxford
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Coxford recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Coxford
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Coxford recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 46% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Coxford, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Coxford.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Coxford |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redbridge | 1,969 | 136.6 | +60% |
| Shirley | 1,726 | 114.1 | +33% |
| Millbrook | 1,847 | 128.4 | +50% |
| Bassett | 974 | 63.2 | -26% |
| Freemantle | 1,678 | 138.7 | +62% |
| Banister & Polygon | 5,294 | 273.6 | +220% |
| Portswood | 1,705 | 119.7 | +40% |
| Swaythling | 1,354 | 76.3 | -11% |
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 Coxford over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hornchurch Road | 87 |
| On or near Conifer Road | 49 |
| On or near Aldermoor Close | 39 |
| On or near Viking Close | 35 |
| On or near Rockall Close | 32 |
| On or near Vine Road | 31 |
| On or near Bransbury Close | 30 |
| On or near Jupiter Close | 29 |
| On or near Berwick Close | 28 |
| On or near Outer Circle | 27 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Coxford 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 | 389 | 32.6% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 337 | 28.2% |
| Not recorded | 187 | 15.6% |
| Under investigation | 103 | 8.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 49 | 4.1% |
| Local resolution | 45 | 3.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 41 | 3.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 16 | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 14 | 1.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.4% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 0.3% |
Coxford has an estimated population of 13,978. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Coxford sits in decile 4.1, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Coxford |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 54.3% |
| Social rented homes | 30.7% |
| Private rented homes | 14.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.1 |
Is Coxford a safe place to live?
Coxford recorded 85.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Coxford?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 468 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (187).
Is crime in Coxford going up or down?
Recorded crime in Coxford was down 13% on the year before: 1,195 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,367 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Coxford?
Coxford 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 Coxford. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.