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Crime in Itchen

Itchen had 455 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 111.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 40th of 63 Southampton areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 11% below the middle Southampton area. Crime was up 21% on the three months before.

SO19, Southampton · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Itchen

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111.7crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
40 of 63Southampton rank1st is the highest rate
+21%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common221 in 3 months

Month by month

109 Mar 134 Apr 133 May 166 Jun 151 Jul 138 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence22149%
anti-social behaviour4811%
public order4510%
criminal damage419%
shoplifting307%
vehicle crime164%
theft153%
other crime112%

Itchen against Southampton

TypeItchen per 1,000Middle Southampton areaChange
Violence54.247.9▲ 28%
Burglary2.53.90%
Vehicle crime3.95.6▲ 7%
Anti-social behaviour11.814.7▲ 100%
Theft and robbery5.99.7▼ 27%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Northam235.8▲ 17%
Woolston125.8▲ 21%
Bitterne119.1▲ 10%
Merry Oak115.3▲ 4%
Itchen111.7▲ 21%
Botany Bay102.2▲ 15%
Sholing98.5▼ 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 Itchen a safe area?

Itchen had about 111.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 40 of 63 Southampton areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Itchen?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (221), followed by anti-social behaviour (48) and public order (45).