Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SO16 · Southampton
367
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
SO18 · Southampton
277
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Southampton has less crime — 277 vs 367 incidents in April 2026.
Southampton saw somewhat more crime than Southampton in April 2026 (367 vs 277 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Southampton sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (36), while Southampton has more Shoplifting (50). 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 — 277 vs 367 incidents. That is 25% fewer crimes. Southampton is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Southampton saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Southampton had more Shoplifting. Overall, Southampton recorded fewer total crimes (277 vs 367).