Is Sholing and Bitterne Safe?
Crime statistics for Sholing and Bitterne. Based on official UK Police data, updated March 2026.
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Crime by Category
Last 12 months — 3,223 total crimes recorded in Sholing and Bitterne
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Month-by-month crime totals for Sholing and Bitterne — last 12 months
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sholing and Bitterne safe?
Sholing and Bitterne has a CrimeRadar safety score of 5/100, rated High Crime. A total of 3,223 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, an increase of 9.9% compared to the previous year. Crime levels in Sholing and Bitterne are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.
How many crimes were recorded in Sholing and Bitterne in the last 12 months?
3,223 crimes were recorded in Sholing and Bitterne in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents an increase of 9.9% compared to the previous 12-month period (2,932 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 1,481 incidents.
What is the most common crime in Sholing and Bitterne?
The most common crime in Sholing and Bitterne is Violent Crime, with 1,481 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 46% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.
Is crime in Sholing and Bitterne increasing or decreasing?
Crime in Sholing and Bitterne is increasing. The year-on-year trend shows a rise of 9.9% — from 2,932 crimes in the previous 12 months to 3,223 in the most recent period. This upward trend is something residents and prospective buyers should factor into their decisions.
What is the safety score for Sholing and Bitterne?
Sholing and Bitterne has a safety score of 5 out of 100 (High Crime). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.
How does Sholing and Bitterne compare to the Hampshire Constabulary average?
Sholing and Bitterne has a safety score of 5/100, while the Hampshire Constabulary force area average is 18/100. Sholing and Bitterne is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.
What is the crime resolution rate in Sholing and Bitterne?
19.9% of crimes recorded in Sholing and Bitterne resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Hampshire Constabulary. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.
How much violent crime is there in Sholing and Bitterne?
1,481 violent crimes were recorded in Sholing and Bitterne in the last 12 months — representing 46% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 313 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.
When was the crime data for Sholing and Bitterne last updated?
The crime data for Sholing and Bitterne was last updated in March 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.
How can I compare Sholing and Bitterne with other areas?
You can compare Sholing and Bitterne with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.