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Crime in Bitterne

Bitterne had 448 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 119.1 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 35th of 63 Southampton areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 5% below the middle Southampton area. Crime was up 10% on the three months before.

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

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119.1crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
35 of 63Southampton rank1st is the highest rate
+10%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common180 in 3 months

Month by month

145 Mar 138 Apr 125 May 124 Jun 173 Jul 151 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence18040%
shoplifting7417%
anti-social behaviour4410%
public order4310%
theft276%
criminal damage245%
vehicle crime133%
drugs123%

Bitterne against Southampton

TypeBitterne per 1,000Middle Southampton areaChange
Violence47.947.9▲ 19%
Burglary1.93.9▼ 50%
Vehicle crime3.55.6▼ 13%
Anti-social behaviour11.714.7▲ 47%
Theft and robbery9.89.7▼ 10%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Bitterne119.1▲ 10%
Merry Oak115.3▲ 4%
Itchen111.7▲ 21%
Sholing98.5▼ 11%
Sholing Common95.8▼ 15%
Midanbury75.3▼ 1%
Harefield74.7▲ 18%
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 a safe area?

Bitterne had about 119.1 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 35 of 63 Southampton areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Bitterne?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (180), followed by shoplifting (74) and anti-social behaviour (44).