Crime Rates at Russell Place, Southampton, SO17 1NU

Russell Place area has the 39th lowest crime rate of 81 local areas in Bassett , and the 198th 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 Russell Place (SO17 1NU) in the last 12 months was 48.5 per 1,000 residents and was 30.7% 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 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -33.3% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 22.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 600.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -46.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Russell Place (SO17 1NU), the main crime hotspot is near Parking Area. Police recorded 328 crimes here, including 113 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.