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Crime in Newtown (SO19)

Newtown (SO19) had 220 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 99.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 46th of 63 Southampton areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 21% below the middle Southampton area. Crime was up 9% on the three months before.

SO19, Southampton · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Newtown (SO19)

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99.6crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
46 of 63Southampton rank1st is the highest rate
+9%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common82 in 3 months

Month by month

68 Mar 53 Apr 80 May 69 Jun 80 Jul 71 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Newtown (SO19). Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence8237%
shoplifting4219%
anti-social behaviour2612%
public order2110%
criminal damage136%
theft105%
drugs52%
burglary52%

Newtown (SO19) against Southampton

TypeNewtown (SO19) per 1,000Middle Southampton areaChange
Violence37.147.9▲ 4%
Burglary2.33.9–
Vehicle crime1.85.6–
Anti-social behaviour11.814.7▼ 16%
Theft and robbery6.39.7▲ 8%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Woolston125.8▲ 21%
Weston120.4▲ 21%
Botany Bay102.2▲ 15%
Newtown (SO19)99.6▲ 9%
Sholing98.5▼ 11%
Pleasant View88▼ 1%
Butlocks Heath73.1▲ 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 Newtown (SO19) a safe area?

Newtown (SO19) had about 99.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 46 of 63 Southampton areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Newtown (SO19)?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (82), followed by shoplifting (42) and anti-social behaviour (26).