Total Crime Rate
24.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Bassett Green Drive area has the 16th lowest crime rate of 81 local areas in Bassett , and the 79th lowest crime rate of 734 local areas in Southampton .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Bassett Green Drive (SO16 3QG) in the last 12 months was 24.7 per 1,000 residents and was 64.7% lower than the Bassett average (70.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 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 Other crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 12.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 25.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Bassett Green Drive (SO16 3QG), the main crime hotspot is near Hurlingham Gardens. Police recorded 8 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bassett| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Spindlewood Close | Under investigation |
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