Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SO24 · Hampshire
8
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
SO14 · Southampton
984
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Bishops Sutton has less crime — 8 vs 984 incidents in February 2026.
Southampton recorded substantially more crime than Bishops Sutton in February 2026 — 984 incidents compared to 8, a 123.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bishops Sutton sees higher rates of Other crime (1) and Public order (1), while Southampton has more Shoplifting (142) and Anti-social behaviour (112). Bishops Sutton is below the national average while Southampton is above, making Bishops Sutton the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Bishops Sutton recorded fewer crimes than Southampton — 8 vs 984 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Bishops Sutton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bishops Sutton saw higher rates of Other crime and Public order while Southampton had more Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Bishops Sutton recorded fewer total crimes (8 vs 984).