Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SO14 · Southampton
1,052
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
SO16 · Southampton
367
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Southampton has less crime — 367 vs 1,052 incidents in April 2026.
Southampton recorded substantially more crime than Southampton in April 2026 — 1,052 incidents compared to 367, a 2.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Southampton sees higher rates of Shoplifting (137), while Southampton has more Criminal damage & arson (36). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Southampton recorded fewer crimes than Southampton — 367 vs 1,052 incidents. That is 65% fewer crimes. Southampton is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Southampton saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Southampton had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Southampton recorded fewer total crimes (367 vs 1,052).