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Crime in St Denys

St Denys had 599 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 145.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 21st of 63 Southampton areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 16% above the middle Southampton area. Crime was up 12% on the three months before.

SO17, Southampton · within 0.6 miles of the middle of St Denys

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145.7crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
21 of 63Southampton rank1st is the highest rate
+12%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common196 in 3 months

Month by month

204 Mar 187 Apr 146 May 183 Jun 189 Jul 227 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence19633%
shoplifting7913%
anti-social behaviour6912%
public order5710%
criminal damage488%
vehicle crime437%
theft336%
burglary234%

St Denys against Southampton

TypeSt Denys per 1,000Middle Southampton areaChange
Violence47.747.9▲ 9%
Burglary5.63.9▲ 10%
Vehicle crime10.55.6▲ 65%
Anti-social behaviour16.814.7▲ 11%
Theft and robbery13.69.7▼ 20%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Bevois Valley211▲ 11%
Bitterne Manor160.1▲ 10%
St Denys145.7▲ 12%
Portswood140.4▲ 11%
Highfield139.8▲ 5%
Bitterne Park94.7▼ 10%
Hampton Park77.6▼ 32%
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 St Denys a safe area?

St Denys had about 145.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 21 of 63 Southampton areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in St Denys?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (196), followed by shoplifting (79) and anti-social behaviour (69).