Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SO24 · Hampshire
10
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SO17 · Southampton
396
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Bishops Sutton has less crime — 10 vs 396 incidents in April 2026.
Southampton recorded substantially more crime than Bishops Sutton in April 2026 — 396 incidents compared to 10, a 39.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bishops Sutton sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (3) and Other crime (1), while Southampton has more Anti-social behaviour (54) and Shoplifting (36). 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 April 2026 Police data, Bishops Sutton recorded fewer crimes than Southampton — 10 vs 396 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. Bishops Sutton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bishops Sutton saw higher rates of Vehicle crime and Other crime while Southampton had more Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting. Overall, Bishops Sutton recorded fewer total crimes (10 vs 396).