Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SO20 · Hampshire
6
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
SO19 · Southampton
323
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Longstock has less crime — 6 vs 323 incidents in February 2026.
Southampton recorded substantially more crime than Longstock in February 2026 — 323 incidents compared to 6, a 53.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Longstock sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (3) and Other crime (1), while Southampton has more Shoplifting (63) and Anti-social behaviour (31). Longstock is below the national average while Southampton is above, making Longstock the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Longstock recorded fewer crimes than Southampton — 6 vs 323 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Longstock is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Longstock saw higher rates of Vehicle crime and Other crime while Southampton had more Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Longstock recorded fewer total crimes (6 vs 323).