Total Crime Rate
66.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Wide Lane area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Swaythling , and the 281st 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 Wide Lane (SO18 2FA) in the last 12 months was 66.0 per 1,000 residents and was 8.5% lower than the Swaythling average (72.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 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 ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -80.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 29.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -23.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Wide Lane (SO18 2FA), the main crime hotspot is near Walnut Avenue. Police recorded 28 crimes here, including 17 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Swaythling| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Walnut Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Walnut Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Walnut Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Stoneham Cemetery Road | Local resolution |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Stoneham Cemetery Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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