Crime Rates at Linford Crescent, Southampton, SO16 6RT

Linford Crescent area has the 31st lowest crime rate of 81 local areas in Bassett , and the 152nd 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 Linford Crescent (SO16 6RT) in the last 12 months was 39.1 per 1,000 residents and was 44.1% 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 Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 21.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -44.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -21.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Linford Crescent (SO16 6RT), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Holly Place, where police recorded 32 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Linford Crescent (16 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.