Crime in Freemantle: statistics, rates and trends
1,678 crimes were recorded in Freemantle in the 12 months to July 2026, 138.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Freemantle at a glance
- Crime trends in Freemantle
- Types of crime in Freemantle
- Freemantle compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Freemantle
- What happened after crimes were reported in Freemantle
- Population and deprivation in Freemantle
- Questions about crime in Freemantle
- About this data
1,678 crimes were recorded in Freemantle in the 12 months to July 2026, 138.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 641 reports (38% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Freemantle has the 548th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Freemantle | Southampton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,678 | 34,149 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 138.7 | 131.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 12,096 | 259,424 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Freemantle was highest in the year to July 2022 (1,915 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (1,336). Over the whole period it rose 10%, 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 | 1,678 | 138.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,813 | 149.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,715 | 141.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,792 | 148.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,915 | 158.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,710 | 141.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,660 | 137.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,336 | 110.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,520 | 125.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 159 |
| June 2026 | 140 |
| May 2026 | 142 |
| April 2026 | 164 |
| March 2026 | 139 |
| February 2026 | 124 |
| January 2026 | 117 |
| December 2025 | 138 |
| November 2025 | 104 |
| October 2025 | 156 |
| September 2025 | 147 |
| August 2025 | 148 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Freemantle 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, shoplifting, public order.
The largest increases were in robbery (+36%) and other theft (+29%). The largest falls were in drugs (-46%) and criminal damage and arson (-26%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 641 | 53.0 | 1.55 | -2% |
| Shoplifting | 230 | 19.0 | 2.30 | -24% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 147 | 12.2 | 0.79 | -7% |
| Public order | 146 | 12.1 | 1.82 | -8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 105 | 8.7 | 1.28 | -26% |
| Other theft | 101 | 8.3 | 1.31 | +29% |
| Vehicle crime | 91 | 7.5 | 1.53 | -7% |
| Burglary | 65 | 5.4 | 1.52 | +8% |
| Robbery | 34 | 2.8 | 2.08 | +36% |
| Possession of weapons | 33 | 2.7 | 2.81 | +14% |
| Drugs | 29 | 2.4 | 0.73 | -46% |
| Other crime | 26 | 2.1 | 1.02 | +24% |
| Bicycle theft | 24 | 2.0 | 2.41 | +71% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.5 | 0.29 | -62% |
Violence and sexual offences in Freemantle
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Freemantle recorded 641 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (53.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 38.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Freemantle
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Freemantle recorded 230 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 13.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Freemantle
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Freemantle recorded 147 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Freemantle
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Freemantle recorded 146 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 8% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Freemantle
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Freemantle recorded 105 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Freemantle
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Freemantle recorded 101 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Freemantle
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Freemantle recorded 91 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Freemantle
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Freemantle recorded 65 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Freemantle
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Freemantle recorded 34 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 36% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Freemantle
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Freemantle recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Freemantle
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Freemantle recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 46% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Freemantle
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Freemantle recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Freemantle
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Freemantle recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 71% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Freemantle
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Freemantle recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 62% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Freemantle, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Freemantle.
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 Freemantle over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shirley Road | 199 |
| On or near Millbrook Road East | 137 |
| On or near Landguard Road | 121 |
| On or near Villiers Road | 82 |
| On or near Mayflower Road | 73 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 69 |
| On or near Lakelands Drive | 64 |
| On or near Harold Road | 56 |
| On or near Selby Place | 49 |
| On or near Thornbury Avenue | 49 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Freemantle 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 | 567 | 33.8% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 471 | 28.1% |
| Under investigation | 166 | 9.9% |
| Not recorded | 147 | 8.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 115 | 6.9% |
| Local resolution | 61 | 3.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 54 | 3.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 39 | 2.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 20 | 1.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 13 | 0.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 13 | 0.8% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.5% |
Freemantle has an estimated population of 12,096. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Freemantle sits in decile 4.2, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Freemantle |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 70.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 46.8% |
| Social rented homes | 11.8% |
| Private rented homes | 41.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.2 |
Is Freemantle a safe place to live?
Freemantle recorded 138.7 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 Freemantle?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 641 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (230).
Is crime in Freemantle going up or down?
Recorded crime in Freemantle was down 7% on the year before: 1,678 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,813 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Freemantle?
Freemantle 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 Freemantle. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.