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Crime in Wimpson

Wimpson had 766 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 209.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 12th of 63 Southampton areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 67% above the middle Southampton area. Crime was up 26% on the three months before.

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

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209.8crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
12 of 63Southampton rank1st is the highest rate
+26%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common245 in 3 months

Month by month

188 Mar 201 Apr 220 May 241 Jun 272 Jul 253 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence24532%
shoplifting15520%
anti-social behaviour12917%
criminal damage638%
public order577%
theft385%
vehicle crime304%
other crime172%

Wimpson against Southampton

TypeWimpson per 1,000Middle Southampton areaChange
Violence67.147.9▼ 4%
Burglary3.63.9▼ 38%
Vehicle crime8.25.6▼ 14%
Anti-social behaviour35.314.7▲ 126%
Theft and robbery11.89.7▼ 2%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Redbridge272▲ 56%
Wimpson209.8▲ 26%
Shirley Park171.4▲ 6%
Millbrook159▲ 29%
Mansel Park151.6▲ 17%
Regents Park142.3▼ 4%
Old Shirley135.9▲ 5%
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 Wimpson a safe area?

Wimpson had about 209.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 12 of 63 Southampton areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Wimpson?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (245), followed by shoplifting (155) and anti-social behaviour (129).