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Crime in Bitterne Manor

Bitterne Manor had 556 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 160.1 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 17th of 63 Southampton areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 27% above the middle Southampton area. Crime was up 10% on the three months before.

SO18, Southampton · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Bitterne Manor

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160.1crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
17 of 63Southampton rank1st is the highest rate
+10%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common194 in 3 months

Month by month

191 Mar 133 Apr 181 May 176 Jun 207 Jul 173 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence19435%
anti-social behaviour7914%
criminal damage6111%
public order5410%
theft478%
vehicle crime458%
drugs183%
burglary153%

Bitterne Manor against Southampton

TypeBitterne Manor per 1,000Middle Southampton areaChange
Violence55.947.9▼ 3%
Burglary4.33.9▼ 17%
Vehicle crime135.6▲ 61%
Anti-social behaviour22.714.7▲ 22%
Theft and robbery18.79.7▲ 2%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Newtown (SO14)332.9▲ 10%
Northam235.8▲ 17%
Bevois Valley211▲ 11%
Bevois Town208.5▲ 9%
Bitterne Manor160.1▲ 10%
St Denys145.7▲ 12%
Portswood140.4▲ 11%
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 Bitterne Manor a safe area?

Bitterne Manor had about 160.1 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 17 of 63 Southampton areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Bitterne Manor?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (194), followed by anti-social behaviour (79) and criminal damage (61).