Total Crime Rate
21.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Saxholm Way area has the 12th lowest crime rate of 81 local areas in Bassett , and the 61st lowest crime rate of 734 local areas in Southampton .
Neighbouring streets tend to have noticeably higher crime levels than this postcode. Crime here is lower than the average for the surrounding output areas.
The overall crime rate in the area around Saxholm Way (SO16 7GU) in the last 12 months was 21.1 per 1,000 residents and was 69.8% 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 Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -25.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 10.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -63.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Saxholm Way (SO16 7GU), 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Pinewood | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Saxholm Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Saxholm Dale | — |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Lingwood Walk | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Ridgemount Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Fitzroy Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Fitzroy Close | Under investigation |
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