Crime in Thornhill: statistics, rates and trends
1,982 crimes were recorded in Thornhill in the 12 months to July 2026, 138.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Thornhill at a glance
- Crime trends in Thornhill
- Types of crime in Thornhill
- Thornhill compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Thornhill
- What happened after crimes were reported in Thornhill
- Population and deprivation in Thornhill
- Questions about crime in Thornhill
- About this data
1,982 crimes were recorded in Thornhill in the 12 months to July 2026, 138.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 918 reports (46% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Thornhill has the 545th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Thornhill | Southampton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,982 | 34,149 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 138.9 | 131.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +7% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 14,267 | 259,424 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Thornhill was highest in the year to July 2019 (2,352 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (1,861). Over the whole period it fell 12%, 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,982 | 138.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,861 | 130.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,931 | 135.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,143 | 150.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,146 | 150.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,218 | 155.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,324 | 162.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,352 | 164.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,251 | 157.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 183 |
| June 2026 | 178 |
| May 2026 | 166 |
| April 2026 | 169 |
| March 2026 | 180 |
| February 2026 | 145 |
| January 2026 | 128 |
| December 2025 | 155 |
| November 2025 | 175 |
| October 2025 | 193 |
| September 2025 | 158 |
| August 2025 | 152 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Thornhill 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, public order, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+53%) and burglary (+51%). The largest falls were in other crime (-35%) and possession of weapons (-18%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 918 | 64.3 | 1.88 | -3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 253 | 17.7 | 1.16 | +53% |
| Public order | 167 | 11.7 | 1.76 | +18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 152 | 10.7 | 1.57 | -12% |
| Shoplifting | 120 | 8.4 | 1.02 | +33% |
| Other theft | 90 | 6.3 | 0.99 | -4% |
| Burglary | 74 | 5.2 | 1.47 | +51% |
| Vehicle crime | 74 | 5.2 | 1.05 | +48% |
| Drugs | 43 | 3.0 | 0.92 | -14% |
| Possession of weapons | 31 | 2.2 | 2.24 | -18% |
| Other crime | 20 | 1.4 | 0.66 | -35% |
| Robbery | 19 | 1.3 | 0.99 | +73% |
| Bicycle theft | 12 | 0.8 | 1.02 | +20% |
| Theft from the person | 9 | 0.6 | 0.37 | +12% |
Violence and sexual offences in Thornhill
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Thornhill recorded 918 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (64.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 46.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Thornhill
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Thornhill recorded 253 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 53% on the year before. It made up 12.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Thornhill
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Thornhill recorded 167 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Thornhill
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Thornhill recorded 152 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Thornhill
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Thornhill recorded 120 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Thornhill
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Thornhill recorded 90 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Thornhill
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Thornhill recorded 74 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 51% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Thornhill
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Thornhill recorded 74 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 48% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Thornhill
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Thornhill recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Thornhill
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Thornhill recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Thornhill
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Thornhill recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Thornhill
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Thornhill recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 73% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Thornhill
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Thornhill recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Thornhill
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Thornhill recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Thornhill, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Thornhill.
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 Thornhill over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 228 |
| On or near Tunstall Road | 66 |
| On or near Conference/Exhibition Centre | 60 |
| On or near Sullivan Road | 59 |
| On or near Chettle Road | 57 |
| On or near Brinsley Close | 56 |
| On or near Bursledon Road | 56 |
| On or near Torque Close | 52 |
| On or near Herrick Close | 49 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 49 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Thornhill 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 805 | 40.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 456 | 23.0% |
| Not recorded | 253 | 12.8% |
| Under investigation | 167 | 8.4% |
| Local resolution | 95 | 4.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 68 | 3.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 49 | 2.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 40 | 2.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 13 | 0.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 10 | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 9 | 0.5% |
Thornhill has an estimated population of 14,267. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Thornhill sits in decile 1.9, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Thornhill |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 44.1% |
| Social rented homes | 45.4% |
| Private rented homes | 10.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.9 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 56.9% |
Is Thornhill a safe place to live?
Thornhill recorded 138.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Thornhill?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 918 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (253).
Is crime in Thornhill going up or down?
Recorded crime in Thornhill was up 7% on the year before: 1,982 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,861 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Thornhill?
Thornhill is policed by Hampshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
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 Thornhill. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.