Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SO18 · Southampton
269
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
SO19 · Southampton
323
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Southampton has less crime — 269 vs 323 incidents in February 2026.
Southampton saw somewhat more crime than Southampton in February 2026 (323 vs 269 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Southampton sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (26), while Southampton has more Anti-social behaviour (31). 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 323 incidents. That is 17% fewer crimes. Southampton is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Southampton saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Southampton had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Southampton recorded fewer total crimes (269 vs 323).