Total Crime Rate
26.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Channels Farm Road area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Swaythling , and the 85th lowest crime rate of 734 local areas in Southampton .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Channels Farm Road (SO16 2PB) in the last 12 months was 26.3 per 1,000 residents and was 63.5% lower 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 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 23.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 250.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -55.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Channels Farm Road (SO16 2PB), 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 | Vehicle crime | Willis Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Parking Area | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Parking Area | Local resolution |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Phillimore Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Phillimore Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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