Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SO14 · Southampton
984
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
SO18 · Southampton
269
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Southampton has less crime — 269 vs 984 incidents in February 2026.
Southampton recorded substantially more crime than Southampton in February 2026 — 984 incidents compared to 269, a 3.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Southampton sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (112), while Southampton has more Criminal damage & arson (26). 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 February 2026 Police data, Southampton recorded fewer crimes than Southampton — 269 vs 984 incidents. That is 73% fewer crimes. Southampton is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Southampton saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Southampton had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Southampton recorded fewer total crimes (269 vs 984).