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Crime in Bassett

Bassett had 124 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 50.2 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 62nd of 63 Southampton areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 60% below the middle Southampton area. Crime was up 2% on the three months before.

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

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50.2crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
62 of 63Southampton rank1st is the highest rate
+2%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common50 in 3 months

Month by month

46 Mar 33 Apr 43 May 46 Jun 41 Jul 37 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence5040%
anti-social behaviour2621%
public order1310%
criminal damage1210%
theft76%
vehicle crime65%
other crime43%
drugs32%

Bassett against Southampton

TypeBassett per 1,000Middle Southampton areaChange
Violence20.247.9▲ 11%
Burglary0.43.9▼ 92%
Vehicle crime2.45.6–
Anti-social behaviour10.514.7▲ 44%
Theft and robbery3.29.7▼ 50%

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%
Hollybrook124▲ 2%
Upper Shirley117.9▲ 11%
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 a safe area?

Bassett had about 50.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 62 of 63 Southampton areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Bassett?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (50), followed by anti-social behaviour (26) and public order (13).