Total Crime Rate
36.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Pinehurst Road area has the 25th lowest crime rate of 81 local areas in Bassett , and the 135th 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 Pinehurst Road (SO16 7GA) in the last 12 months was 36.3 per 1,000 residents and was 48.2% 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 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 23.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -26.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -14.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Pinehurst Road (SO16 7GA), the main crime hotspot is near Newitt Place. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 7 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 | Anti-social behaviour | Saxholm Dale | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Pinewood | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Fitzroy Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Fitzroy Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Lingwood Walk | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Saxholm Way | Under investigation |
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