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Crime in Bassett Green

Bassett Green had 130 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 46.1 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 63rd of 63 Southampton areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 63% below the middle Southampton area. Crime was down 13% on the three months before.

SO16, Southampton · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Bassett Green

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46.1crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
63 of 63Southampton rank1st is the highest rate
-13%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common35 in 3 months

Month by month

57 Mar 32 Apr 60 May 52 Jun 45 Jul 33 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Bassett Green. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence3527%
anti-social behaviour2418%
shoplifting1713%
public order1411%
theft118%
criminal damage108%
other crime54%
vehicle crime54%

Bassett Green against Southampton

TypeBassett Green per 1,000Middle Southampton areaChange
Violence12.447.9▼ 46%
Burglary1.13.9▼ 75%
Vehicle crime1.85.6–
Anti-social behaviour8.514.7▲ 33%
Theft and robbery4.69.70%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Portswood140.4▲ 11%
Highfield139.8▲ 5%
Mansbridge96.8▼ 29%
Swaythling90.2▼ 23%
Hampton Park77.6▼ 32%
Bassett50.2▲ 2%
Bassett Green46.1▼ 13%
See every Southampton area ranked on the crime in Southampton page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Bassett Green a safe area?

Bassett Green had about 46.1 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 63 of 63 Southampton areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Bassett Green?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (35), followed by anti-social behaviour (24) and shoplifting (17).