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Is Friary and Southampton Rd Safe?

Crime statistics for Friary and Southampton Rd. Based on official UK Police data, updated May 2026.

Last 24 months: June 2024 – May 2026 1,639 crimes
2 / 100 High Crime

Safety Score !

1,639 Crimes (last 24 months)
41.7% Resolution Rate (last 24m) !
↑120.1% vs Previous 12 Months

Crime Zone Map

Neighbourhood boundaries coloured by safety score. Click adjacent zones to explore.

Very Safe (85+) Safe (65–84) Average (45–64) Below Avg (25–44) High Crime (0–24)

Crime by Category

Last 24 months — 1,639 total crimes recorded in Friary and Southampton Rd

Violent Crime
487 29.7%
Anti-Social Behaviour
309 18.9%
Shoplifting
230 14%
Criminal Damage & Arson
151 9.2%
Public Order
135 8.2%
Other Theft
103 6.3%
Vehicle Crime
65 4%
Burglary
36 2.2%
Drugs
35 2.1%
Bicycle Theft
29 1.8%
Other Crime
29 1.8%
Possession of Weapons
15 0.9%
Theft from Person
9 0.5%
Robbery
6 0.4%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Friary and Southampton Rd — last 24 months

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Highest-rated neighbourhoods closest to Friary and Southampton Rd by safety score

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Friary and Southampton Rd safe?

Friary and Southampton Rd has a CrimeRadar safety score of 2/100, rated High Crime. A total of 1,127 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, an increase of 120.1% compared to the previous year. Crime levels in Friary and Southampton Rd are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.

How many crimes were recorded in Friary and Southampton Rd in the last 12 months?

1,127 crimes were recorded in Friary and Southampton Rd 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 120.1% compared to the previous 12-month period (512 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 487 incidents.

What is the most common crime in Friary and Southampton Rd?

The most common crime in Friary and Southampton Rd is Violent Crime, with 487 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 43.2% 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 Friary and Southampton Rd increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Friary and Southampton Rd is increasing. The year-on-year trend shows a rise of 120.1% — from 512 crimes in the previous 12 months to 1,127 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 Friary and Southampton Rd?

Friary and Southampton Rd has a safety score of 2 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 Friary and Southampton Rd compare to the Wiltshire Police average?

Friary and Southampton Rd has a safety score of 2/100, while the Wiltshire Police force area average is 26/100. Friary and Southampton Rd 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 Friary and Southampton Rd?

41.7% of crimes recorded in Friary and Southampton Rd 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 Wiltshire Police. 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 Friary and Southampton Rd?

487 violent crimes were recorded in Friary and Southampton Rd in the last 12 months — representing 43.2% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 309 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 Friary and Southampton Rd last updated?

The crime data for Friary and Southampton Rd was last updated in May 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 Friary and Southampton Rd with other areas?

You can compare Friary and Southampton Rd 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.

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Data source: All crime data is sourced from the UK Police Data, operated by the Home Office, and is published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Last updated: May 2026.