Crime Rates at Bitterne Road West, Southampton, SO18 1AP

Bitterne Road West area has the 26th lowest crime rate of 71 local areas in Bitterne Park , and the 227th lowest crime rate of 723 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 Bitterne Road West (SO18 1AP) in the last 12 months was 52.5 per 1,000 residents and was 35.9% lower than the Bitterne Park average (81.9 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 Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. 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 11 (≈ 32.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -35.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -76.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Bitterne Road West (SO18 1AP), the main crime hotspot is near Hawkeswood Road. Police recorded 37 crimes here, including 23 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.