Crime in Coxford: statistics, rates and trends
1,235 crimes were recorded in Coxford in the 12 months to August 2026, 88.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 6% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (428), anti-social behaviour (215) and criminal damage and arson (139) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,548th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Coxford | Southampton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,235 | 34,688 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 88.4 | 133.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 13,978 | 259,424 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Coxford peaked in the year to August 2020 (1,549 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (1,212). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 18%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,235 | 88.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,319 | 94.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,291 | 92.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,326 | 94.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,486 | 106.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,449 | 103.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,549 | 110.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,212 | 86.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,512 | 108.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 127 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Coxford recorded notably more criminal damage and arson (47% above the national rate) and vehicle crime (42% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (64% below) and other theft (25% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 33 to 42 and criminal damage and arson rose from 110 to 139, while violence and sexual offences fell from 585 to 428.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 428 | 30.6 | 34.2 | -27% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 215 | 15.4 | 15.4 | +18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 139 | 9.9 | 6.7 | +26% |
| Public order | 99 | 7.1 | 6.7 | +6% |
| Vehicle crime | 99 | 7.1 | 5.0 | +8% |
| Other theft | 68 | 4.9 | 6.4 | +13% |
| Burglary | 51 | 3.6 | 3.6 | +19% |
| Shoplifting | 42 | 3.0 | 8.5 | +27% |
| Other crime | 29 | 2.1 | 2.1 | +4% |
| Drugs | 19 | 1.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 18 | 1.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 12 | 0.9 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 9 | 0.6 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Coxford; the highest is Banister & Polygon (278.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Bassett (63.4).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Coxford |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redbridge | 2,053 | 142.5 | +61% |
| Shirley | 1,766 | 116.7 | +32% |
| Millbrook | 1,867 | 129.8 | +47% |
| Bassett | 977 | 63.4 | -28% |
| Freemantle | 1,675 | 138.5 | +57% |
| Banister & Polygon | 5,395 | 278.8 | +216% |
| Portswood | 1,748 | 122.7 | +39% |
| Swaythling | 1,372 | 77.3 | -12% |
The 10 locations below account for 33% of the crime recorded in Coxford over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Hornchurch Road” (99).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hornchurch Road | 99 |
| On or near Conifer Road | 49 |
| On or near Viking Close | 45 |
| On or near Bransbury Close | 34 |
| On or near Aldermoor Close | 32 |
| On or near Rockall Close | 32 |
| On or near Vine Road | 31 |
| On or near Berwick Close | 28 |
| On or near Jupiter Close | 28 |
| On or near Lord'S Hill Centre West | 26 |
Of the 1,020 crimes in Coxford with a recorded outcome, 40% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 215 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 407 | 39.9% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 356 | 34.9% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 89 | 8.7% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 50 | 4.9% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 41 | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 28 | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 16 | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 12 | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
Coxford has an estimated population of 13,978 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (31%, against 17%), more residents with no qualifications (24%, against 18%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (25%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Coxford average decile 4.1 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Coxford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 21.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 24.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 23.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 22.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 54.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 30.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Coxford a safe place to live?
Coxford recorded 88.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,548th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were criminal damage and arson and vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Coxford?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 428 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (215).
Is crime in Coxford going up or down?
Recorded crime in Coxford was down 6% on the year before: 1,235 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,319 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Coxford?
About 13,978 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Coxford?
Coxford 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.