Crime in Southern Villages: statistics, rates and trends

1,537 crimes were recorded in Southern Villages in the 12 months to July 2026, 299.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 370% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 1,370 reports (89% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Southern Villages has the 66th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Southern Villages was highest in the year to July 2026 (1,537 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (266). Over the whole period it rose 469%, 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 Southern Villages 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, other crime.

The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+653%). The largest falls were in public order (-22%).

Violence and sexual offences in Southern Villages

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Southern Villages recorded 1,370 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (266.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 653% on the year before. It made up 89.1% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Southern Villages

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Southern Villages recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Southern Villages

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Southern Villages recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 41% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Southern Villages

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Southern Villages recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Southern Villages

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Southern Villages recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Southern Villages

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Southern Villages recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 275% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Southern Villages

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Southern Villages recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 75% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Southern Villages

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Southern Villages recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Southern Villages

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Southern Villages recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 80% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Southern Villages

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Southern Villages recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 55% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Southern Villages

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Southern Villages recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Southern Villages

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Southern Villages recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Southern Villages over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Southern Villages 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.

Southern Villages has an estimated population of 5,136. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Southern Villages sits in decile 8.4, less 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 Southern Villages. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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