Southampton Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Southampton’s November 2025 crime rate of 10.1 per 1,000 residents places it 38.4% above the UK average, reflecting a challenging month for local law enforcement and residents. The most prevalent crimes were violence and sexual offences (37.6% of total), shoplifting (10.6%), and anti-social behaviour (9.4%), all of which align with the area’s urban character and seasonal rhythms. The surge in violence and sexual offences, at 3.8 per 1,000 — 48% above the UK average — may be partly explained by the convergence of Bonfire Night events and the end of university term, which can draw larger crowds to public spaces. Shoplifting’s 14.9% increase from October to 277 incidents is consistent with the Black Friday shopping period, which typically sees heightened retail crime in major urban centres like Southampton. Anti-social behaviour, though lower than the UK average, still constitutes a significant portion of reported crimes, likely tied to the city’s dense population and the pressures of seasonal transitions. The data also reveals that vehicle crime rose 75% above the UK average, potentially linked to increased car use during the festive period and the city’s reliance on road transport. These trends underscore the need for targeted interventions in high-risk areas, particularly during months with overlapping commercial and social events that may amplify criminal opportunities.

November saw a 14.9% rise in shoplifting, reaching 277 incidents — 75% above the UK average. This surge aligns with Black Friday shopping patterns, which may have intensified retail-focused criminal activity in Southampton’s high streets and shopping centres. Concurrently, possession of weapons increased by 11.4%, with 39 reported cases — 186% above the UK average, a stark figure that may reflect heightened tensions or unaddressed issues in specific neighbourhoods. In contrast, robbery rates fell sharply by 33.9% (56 to 37), linked to seasonal factors such as shorter evenings and reduced foot traffic in late-night areas. These shifts highlight a combination of festive activity and crime suppression measures, with residents advised to remain vigilant in retail zones and public spaces during peak shopping periods.

Southampton's November 2025 crime rate of 10.1 per 1,000 residents marks an 8.8% decline from the previous month’s 11.1 per 1,000, yet remains 38.4% above the UK average. This contrast highlights the area’s persistent divergence from national trends, even as local efforts appear to temper month-on-month spikes. Daily crime activity averaged 87 incidents per day, translating to one reported crime for every 99 residents over the course of the month. While this monthly exposure rate is lower than October’s, it still underscores the density of criminal activity relative to Southampton’s population of 259,424. The local rate, though down from the prior month, continues to outpace UK norms significantly, suggesting systemic challenges that may not be fully addressed by short-term fluctuations. This comparison offers residents a benchmark to contextualise their safety within both local and national frameworks.