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Crime in Northam

Northam had 804 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 235.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 9th of 63 Southampton areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 87% above the middle Southampton area. Crime was up 17% on the three months before.

SO14, Southampton · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Northam

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235.8crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
9 of 63Southampton rank1st is the highest rate
+17%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common313 in 3 months

Month by month

224 Mar 175 Apr 289 May 248 Jun 282 Jul 274 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence31339%
anti-social behaviour13317%
public order9011%
criminal damage577%
theft506%
drugs486%
vehicle crime445%
burglary142%

Northam against Southampton

TypeNortham per 1,000Middle Southampton areaChange
Violence91.847.9▲ 19%
Burglary4.13.9▼ 42%
Vehicle crime12.95.6▲ 22%
Anti-social behaviour3914.7▲ 30%
Theft and robbery22.69.7▼ 3%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
St Mary's402.1▲ 22%
Nichols Town389.5▲ 17%
Newtown (SO14)332.9▲ 10%
Northam235.8▲ 17%
Bevois Valley211▲ 11%
Bevois Town208.5▲ 9%
Bitterne Manor160.1▲ 10%
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 Northam a safe area?

Northam had about 235.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 9 of 63 Southampton areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Northam?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (313), followed by anti-social behaviour (133) and public order (90).