Total Crime Rate
100.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Stoneham Close area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Swaythling , and the 321st highest crime rate of 734 local areas in Southampton .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Stoneham Close (SO16 2NX) in the last 12 months was 100.0 per 1,000 residents and was 38.6% higher than the Swaythling average (72.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 12 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 150.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 14 (≈ 56.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -6.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -69.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Stoneham Close (SO16 2NX), the main crime hotspot is near Phillimore Road. Police recorded 37 crimes here, including 23 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Swaythling| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Phillimore Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Phillimore Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Willis Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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