Crime in Southwater North: statistics, rates and trends

188 crimes were recorded in Southwater North in the 12 months to July 2026, 28.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 72 reports (38% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Southwater North has the 3,804th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Southwater North was highest in the year to July 2021 (262 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (160). Over the whole period it fell 5%, 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 Southwater North 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. The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+35%).

Violence and sexual offences in Southwater North

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Southwater North recorded 72 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 38.3% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Southwater North

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Southwater North recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 18.6% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Southwater North

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Southwater North recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 9.0% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Southwater North

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Southwater North recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Southwater North

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Southwater North recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Southwater North

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Southwater North recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Southwater North

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Southwater North recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Southwater North

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Southwater North recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Southwater North

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Southwater North recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Southwater North

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Southwater North recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Southwater North

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Southwater North recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Southwater North over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Southwater North 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.

Southwater North has an estimated population of 6,670. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Southwater North sits in decile 9.7, 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 Southwater North. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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