Crime in Redbridge, Southampton: statistics, rates and trends
2,053 crimes were recorded in Redbridge, Southampton in the 12 months to August 2026, 142.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Redbridge, Southampton at a glance
- Crime trends in Redbridge, Southampton
- Types of crime in Redbridge, Southampton
- Redbridge, Southampton compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Redbridge, Southampton
- What happened after crimes were reported in Redbridge, Southampton
- Demographics of Redbridge, Southampton
- Questions about crime in Redbridge, Southampton
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (734), anti-social behaviour (297) and shoplifting (209) made up 60% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 506th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Redbridge, Southampton | Southampton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,053 | 34,688 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 142.5 | 133.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 14,411 | 259,424 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Redbridge, Southampton peaked in the year to August 2022 (2,222 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (1,904). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 8%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,053 | 142.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,941 | 134.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,971 | 136.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,092 | 145.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,222 | 154.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,091 | 145.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,010 | 139.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,946 | 135.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,904 | 132.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 227 |
| July 2026 | 241 |
| June 2026 | 216 |
| May 2026 | 182 |
| April 2026 | 154 |
| March 2026 | 171 |
| February 2026 | 127 |
| January 2026 | 134 |
| December 2025 | 125 |
| November 2025 | 142 |
| October 2025 | 164 |
| September 2025 | 170 |
Compared with England and Wales, Redbridge, Southampton recorded notably more other crime (2.0 times the national rate), criminal damage and arson (2.0 times the national rate) and vehicle crime (76% above the national rate), and notably less drugs (24% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 74 to 209 and other crime rose from 42 to 60, while possession of weapons fell from 40 to 21 and violence and sexual offences fell from 920 to 734.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 734 | 50.9 | 34.2 | -20% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 297 | 20.6 | 15.4 | +40% |
| Shoplifting | 209 | 14.5 | 8.5 | +182% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 191 | 13.3 | 6.7 | +11% |
| Public order | 139 | 9.6 | 6.7 | -3% |
| Vehicle crime | 126 | 8.7 | 5.0 | +8% |
| Other theft | 119 | 8.3 | 6.4 | +40% |
| Burglary | 79 | 5.5 | 3.6 | +41% |
| Other crime | 60 | 4.2 | 2.1 | +43% |
| Drugs | 36 | 2.5 | 3.3 | +3% |
| Robbery | 23 | 1.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 21 | 1.5 | 1.0 | -48% |
| Theft from the person | 11 | 0.8 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 0.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Redbridge, Southampton; the highest is Banister & Polygon (278.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Bassett (63.4).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Redbridge, Southampton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millbrook | 1,867 | 129.8 | -9% |
| Coxford | 1,235 | 88.4 | -38% |
| Shirley | 1,766 | 116.7 | -18% |
| Freemantle | 1,675 | 138.5 | -3% |
| Bassett | 977 | 63.4 | -55% |
| Banister & Polygon | 5,395 | 278.8 | +96% |
| Bevois | 2,918 | 162.3 | +14% |
| Portswood | 1,748 | 122.7 | -14% |
The 10 locations below account for 32% of the crime recorded in Redbridge, Southampton over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (169).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 169 |
| On or near Evenlode Road | 70 |
| On or near Redbridge Flyover | 64 |
| On or near Kendal Avenue | 61 |
| On or near Mansel Court | 60 |
| On or near Mercator Close | 59 |
| On or near Buttermere Close | 49 |
| On or near Wimpson Gardens | 46 |
| On or near Blyth Close | 44 |
| On or near Borrowdale Road | 44 |
Of the 1,756 crimes in Redbridge, Southampton with a recorded outcome, 35% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 297 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 619 | 35.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 617 | 35.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 230 | 13.1% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 68 | 3.9% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 61 | 3.5% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 55 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 32 | 1.8% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 23 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 16 | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 16 | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 16 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Redbridge, Southampton has an estimated population of 14,411 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (36%, against 17%), fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (22%, against 34%) and more residents with no qualifications (24%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Redbridge, Southampton average decile 2.8 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Redbridge, Southampton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 16.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 21.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 23.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 25.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 48.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 36.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.8 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 29.9% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Redbridge, Southampton a safe place to live?
Redbridge, Southampton recorded 142.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 506th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime and criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Redbridge, Southampton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 734 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (297).
Is crime in Redbridge, Southampton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Redbridge, Southampton was up 6% on the year before: 2,053 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,941 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Redbridge, Southampton?
About 14,411 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 15% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Redbridge, Southampton?
Redbridge, 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.