Total Crime Rate
72.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Southampton Road area has the 15th highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Ashurst, Bramshaw, Copythorne & Netley Marsh , and the 156th highest crime rate of 549 local areas in New Forest .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Southampton Road (SO40 2NH) in the last 12 months was 72.4 per 1,000 residents and was 4.4% higher than the Ashurst, Bramshaw, Copythorne & Netley Marsh average (69.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 14 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 180.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 16 (≈ 41.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 128.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -23.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Southampton Road (SO40 2NH), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Petrol Station, where police recorded 14 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near White Hart Lane (9 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Ashurst, Bramshaw, Copythorne & Netley Marsh| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | White Hart Lane | Under investigation |
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