Bishops Sutton vs Southampton — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Bishops Sutton

SO24 · Hampshire

10

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Vehicle crime3
  • Violence & sexual offences3
  • Other crime1

Southampton

SO17 · Southampton

396

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences134
  • Anti-social behaviour54
  • Shoplifting36

Bishops Sutton has less crime — 10 vs 396 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

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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Frequently asked questions

Is Bishops Sutton or Southampton safer?

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.

What are the main differences in crime between Bishops Sutton and Southampton?

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).

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