Total Crime Rate
226.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Chapel Road area has the 17th highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Bargate , and the 116th highest crime rate of 734 local areas in Southampton .
This postcode sits in a local crime hotspot. Overall crime levels here are significantly higher than in the surrounding streets and the wider area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Chapel Road (SO14 5BT) in the last 12 months was 226.0 per 1,000 residents and was 23.9% lower than the Bargate average (297.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 26 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 233.3% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 36 (≈ 111.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 125.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -67.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Chapel Road (SO14 5BT), the main crime hotspot is near Ascupart Street. Police recorded 106 crimes here, including 41 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bargate| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Ascupart Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Whitestar Place | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | John Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Ascupart Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Ascupart Street | Local resolution |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Terminus Terrace | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Terminus Terrace | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Theatre/Concert Hall | — |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Theatre/Concert Hall | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Theatre/Concert Hall | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Captains Place | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Captains Place | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Whitestar Place | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Whitestar Place | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Ascupart Street | Local resolution |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Ascupart Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Ascupart Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Ascupart Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Glebe Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Ascupart Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Ascupart Street | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Johnson Street | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Johnson Street | — |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Johnson Street | Offender given a caution |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Johnson Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Cook Street | — |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Evans Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Evans Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Evans Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | St Mary'S Place | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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