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Crime in Ocean Village

Ocean Village had 781 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 242.9 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 8th of 63 Southampton areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 93% above the middle Southampton area. Crime was up 21% on the three months before.

SO14, Southampton · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Ocean Village

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242.9crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
8 of 63Southampton rank1st is the highest rate
+21%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common289 in 3 months

Month by month

176 Mar 239 Apr 228 May 230 Jun 252 Jul 299 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence28937%
anti-social behaviour12716%
public order648%
criminal damage608%
theft598%
shoplifting567%
drugs405%
vehicle crime263%

Ocean Village against Southampton

TypeOcean Village per 1,000Middle Southampton areaChange
Violence89.947.9▲ 19%
Burglary6.23.9▲ 5%
Vehicle crime8.15.6▼ 13%
Anti-social behaviour39.514.7▲ 95%
Theft and robbery25.89.7▲ 4%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Old Town549.9▲ 29%
St Mary's402.1▲ 22%
Nichols Town389.5▲ 17%
Southampton265▲ 16%
Ocean Village242.9▲ 21%
Northam235.8▲ 17%
Woolston125.8▲ 21%
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 Ocean Village a safe area?

Ocean Village had about 242.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 8 of 63 Southampton areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Ocean Village?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (289), followed by anti-social behaviour (127) and public order (64).