Crime in Peartree, Southampton: statistics, rates and trends
1,549 crimes were recorded in Peartree, Southampton in the 12 months to August 2026, 110.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Peartree, Southampton at a glance
- Crime trends in Peartree, Southampton
- Types of crime in Peartree, Southampton
- Peartree, Southampton compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Peartree, Southampton
- What happened after crimes were reported in Peartree, Southampton
- Demographics of Peartree, Southampton
- Questions about crime in Peartree, Southampton
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (618), shoplifting (254) and public order (139) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,012th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Peartree, Southampton | Southampton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,549 | 34,688 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 110.0 | 133.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 14,088 | 259,424 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Peartree, Southampton peaked in the year to August 2022 (1,785 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (1,473). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 13%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,549 | 110.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,473 | 104.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,599 | 113.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,630 | 115.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,785 | 126.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,685 | 119.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,728 | 122.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,713 | 121.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,778 | 126.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 152 |
| July 2026 | 155 |
| June 2026 | 153 |
| May 2026 | 135 |
| April 2026 | 149 |
| March 2026 | 129 |
| February 2026 | 133 |
| January 2026 | 121 |
| December 2025 | 88 |
| November 2025 | 114 |
| October 2025 | 103 |
| September 2025 | 117 |
Compared with England and Wales, Peartree, Southampton recorded notably more shoplifting (2.1 times the national rate), public order (48% above the national rate) and violence and sexual offences (28% above the national rate), and notably less drugs (44% below) and anti-social behaviour (42% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 83 to 254 and burglary rose from 25 to 34, while violence and sexual offences fell from 759 to 618.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 618 | 43.9 | 34.2 | -19% |
| Shoplifting | 254 | 18.0 | 8.5 | +206% |
| Public order | 139 | 9.9 | 6.7 | +2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 126 | 8.9 | 15.4 | +2% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 102 | 7.2 | 6.7 | +9% |
| Other theft | 89 | 6.3 | 6.4 | +31% |
| Vehicle crime | 76 | 5.4 | 5.0 | -7% |
| Burglary | 34 | 2.4 | 3.6 | +36% |
| Other crime | 31 | 2.2 | 2.1 | -3% |
| Drugs | 26 | 1.8 | 3.3 | +8% |
| Robbery | 24 | 1.7 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 16 | 1.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 0.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Peartree, Southampton; the highest is Bargate (269.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Bitterne Park (72.7).
The 10 locations below account for 52% of the crime recorded in Peartree, Southampton over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (174).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 174 |
| On or near Deacon Close | 132 |
| On or near Angel Crescent | 125 |
| On or near Supermarket | 122 |
| On or near Bitterne Road West | 53 |
| On or near Wharncliffe Road | 50 |
| On or near The Oaks | 44 |
| On or near Seaward Gardens | 40 |
| On or near Station Road | 34 |
| On or near Defender Road | 27 |
Of the 1,423 crimes in Peartree, Southampton with a recorded outcome, 31% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 126 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 547 | 38.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 435 | 30.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 174 | 12.2% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 109 | 7.7% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 64 | 4.5% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 28 | 2.0% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 21 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 19 | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 11 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
Peartree, Southampton has an estimated population of 14,088 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (5.6%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Peartree, Southampton average decile 4.6 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Peartree, Southampton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 63.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 18.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 27.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 20.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 62.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 15.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 21.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Peartree, Southampton a safe place to live?
Peartree, Southampton recorded 110.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,012th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and public order.
What is the most common crime in Peartree, Southampton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 618 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (254).
Is crime in Peartree, Southampton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Peartree, Southampton was up 5% on the year before: 1,549 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,473 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Peartree, Southampton?
About 14,088 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 16% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Peartree, Southampton?
Peartree, Southampton 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.