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Crime in Swaythling

Swaythling had 343 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 90.2 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 53rd of 63 Southampton areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 28% below the middle Southampton area. Crime was down 23% on the three months before.

SO16, Southampton · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Swaythling

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90.2crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
53 of 63Southampton rank1st is the highest rate
-23%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common140 in 3 months

Month by month

190 Mar 120 Apr 136 May 116 Jun 121 Jul 106 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence14041%
anti-social behaviour5416%
shoplifting3510%
theft268%
criminal damage216%
public order216%
vehicle crime123%
other crime123%

Swaythling against Southampton

TypeSwaythling per 1,000Middle Southampton areaChange
Violence36.847.9▲ 9%
Burglary1.83.9▼ 56%
Vehicle crime3.25.6▼ 29%
Anti-social behaviour14.214.7▲ 35%
Theft and robbery8.49.7▼ 6%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Portswood140.4▲ 11%
Highfield139.8▲ 5%
Mansbridge96.8▼ 29%
Bitterne Park94.7▼ 10%
Swaythling90.2▼ 23%
Hampton Park77.6▼ 32%
Bassett Green46.1▼ 13%
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 Swaythling a safe area?

Swaythling had about 90.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 53 of 63 Southampton areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Swaythling?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (140), followed by anti-social behaviour (54) and shoplifting (35).