Southampton Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Southampton's June 2025 crime rate of 10.7 per 1,000 residents places the city 32.1% above the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This figure, while higher than the national benchmark, reflects the city's character as a major urban centre with a mix of dense residential areas, commercial hubs, and tourist attractions. The top three crime categories—violence and sexual offences (38.5% of total), anti-social behaviour (12.4%), and shoplifting (10.5%)—illustrate a pattern consistent with a port city experiencing both routine urban crime and seasonal fluctuations. The start of summer in June typically brings increased foot traffic to Southampton's waterfront and shopping districts, which may contribute to higher rates of shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. However, the city's violent crime rate remains elevated, with violence and sexual offences at 4.1 per 1,000 (38.5% of total crimes), 43% above the UK average. This suggests underlying social or environmental factors, such as the concentration of nightlife venues in certain areas or the presence of transient populations. The seasonal context of June—marking the beginning of the tourist season—may also influence patterns, as more visitors frequent the city's coastal areas and retail centres, increasing opportunities for petty crime while also prompting greater police presence. These dynamics highlight the need for continued monitoring of crime trends as summer progresses.

The most dramatic month-on-month swing in June 2025 was a 40% increase in 'Other crime' incidents, rising from 35 to 49. This category, which includes unclassified offences and minor disturbances, saw its rate jump from 0.1 to 0.2 per 1,000 residents. Concurrently, vehicle crime rose by 16.1% (137 to 159), a shift that may reflect increased summer travel and car usage. Conversely, theft from the person fell sharply by 39.1% (23 to 14), possibly linked to reduced foot traffic in retail areas during the early summer. Violence and sexual offences remained high, at 4.1 per 1,000 (38.5% of all crimes), 43% above the UK average. This contrast highlights the combination of seasonal activity and persistent local issues in Southampton's urban core.

Southampton's crime rate in June 2025 dropped by 6.5% compared to May 2025, falling from 11.5 to 10.7 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with the typical summer slowdown in property crimes as tourism begins to shift focus from coastal areas to inland attractions. On a daily basis, the area recorded 93 crimes per day in June, a figure that reflects the city's dense population and high foot traffic in urban centres. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 93 residents, a statistic that contextualises the scale of criminal activity relative to Southampton's population of 259,424. While this monthly exposure rate remains higher than the UK average, the downward trend suggests potential seasonal influences, such as increased police visibility during summer months or community initiatives targeting anti-social behaviour.