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Crime in Bitterne Park

Bitterne Park had 264 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 94.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 51st of 63 Southampton areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 25% below the middle Southampton area. Crime was down 10% on the three months before.

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

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94.7crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
51 of 63Southampton rank1st is the highest rate
-10%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common116 in 3 months

Month by month

128 Mar 87 Apr 79 May 67 Jun 104 Jul 93 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence11644%
anti-social behaviour3112%
vehicle crime259%
theft239%
public order239%
criminal damage166%
burglary114%
shoplifting62%

Bitterne Park against Southampton

TypeBitterne Park per 1,000Middle Southampton areaChange
Violence41.647.9▼ 6%
Burglary3.93.9▼ 21%
Vehicle crime95.6▲ 67%
Anti-social behaviour11.114.7▲ 48%
Theft and robbery9.79.7▼ 4%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Bitterne Manor160.1▲ 10%
St Denys145.7▲ 12%
Portswood140.4▲ 11%
Bitterne Park94.7▼ 10%
Hampton Park77.6▼ 32%
Midanbury75.3▼ 1%
Townhill Park63.4▲ 2%
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 Park a safe area?

Bitterne Park had about 94.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 51 of 63 Southampton areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Bitterne Park?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (116), followed by anti-social behaviour (31) and vehicle crime (25).