Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SO14 · Southampton
984
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
SO17 · Southampton
416
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Southampton has less crime — 416 vs 984 incidents in February 2026.
Southampton recorded notably higher crime than Southampton in February 2026 — 984 vs 416 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Southampton sees higher rates of Shoplifting (142), while Southampton has more Vehicle crime (32). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Southampton recorded fewer crimes than Southampton — 416 vs 984 incidents. That is 58% fewer crimes. Southampton is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Southampton saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Southampton had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Southampton recorded fewer total crimes (416 vs 984).