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Crime in Weston

Weston had 287 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 120.4 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 34th of 63 Southampton areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and about the same as the middle Southampton area. Crime was up 21% on the three months before.

SO19, Southampton · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Weston

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120.4crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
34 of 63Southampton rank1st is the highest rate
+21%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common158 in 3 months

Month by month

85 Mar 77 Apr 76 May 77 Jun 124 Jul 86 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence15855%
anti-social behaviour3613%
public order2910%
shoplifting145%
criminal damage124%
vehicle crime114%
burglary72%
drugs52%

Weston against Southampton

TypeWeston per 1,000Middle Southampton areaChange
Violence66.347.9▲ 65%
Burglary2.93.9–
Vehicle crime4.65.6–
Anti-social behaviour15.114.7▼ 35%
Theft and robbery3.49.7▼ 47%

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%
Itchen111.7▲ 21%
Botany Bay102.2▲ 15%
Newtown (SO19)99.6▲ 9%
Netley92.6▼ 5%
Pleasant View88▼ 1%
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 Weston a safe area?

Weston had about 120.4 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 34 of 63 Southampton areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Weston?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (158), followed by anti-social behaviour (36) and public order (29).