Crime Rates at Bridgers Close, Rownhams, Southampton, SO16 8DU

Bridgers Close area has the 19th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Chilworth, Nursling & Rownhams , and the 120th lowest crime rate of 407 local areas in Test Valley .

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 Bridgers Close (SO16 8DU) in the last 12 months was 23.5 per 1,000 residents and was 64.8% lower than the Chilworth, Nursling & Rownhams average (66.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 150.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -75.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 14.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 150.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -46.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Bridgers Close (SO16 8DU), the main crime hotspot is near Rockall Close. Police recorded 34 crimes here, including 17 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.