Crime in Southcoates: statistics, rates and trends

1,494 crimes were recorded in Southcoates in the 12 months to July 2026, 110.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 705 reports (47% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Southcoates has the 1,007th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Southcoates was highest in the year to July 2020 (1,999 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (1,421). Over the whole period it fell 2%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Southcoates 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, criminal damage and arson, public order.

The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+91%) and anti-social behaviour (+45%). The largest falls were in other crime (-30%) and other theft (-12%).

Violence and sexual offences in Southcoates

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Southcoates recorded 705 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (52.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 47.2% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Southcoates

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Southcoates recorded 128 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Southcoates

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Southcoates recorded 127 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Southcoates

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Southcoates recorded 94 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 45% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Southcoates

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Southcoates recorded 93 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Southcoates

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Southcoates recorded 89 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Southcoates

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Southcoates recorded 82 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Southcoates

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Southcoates recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 91% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Southcoates

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Southcoates recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Southcoates

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Southcoates recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Southcoates

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Southcoates recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Southcoates

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Southcoates recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 89% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Southcoates

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Southcoates recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 53% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Southcoates

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Southcoates recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Southcoates, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Southcoates.

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 Southcoates over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Southcoates 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.

Southcoates has an estimated population of 13,521. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Southcoates sits in decile 2.9, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Southcoates. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.