Is SO17 Safe?
Southampton, Southampton
Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk
SO17 recorded 166 burglaries in the last 12 months. That puts burglary 55% above the UK average, so a professionally installed alarm system is a smart investment.
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Above average crime
SO17 has 55% more burglaries per 1,000 residents than the UK average.
Burglaries (12 months)
166
5.24 per 1,000 residents
UK average (per 1,000)
3.4
England & Wales
Total crimes (12 months)
4,739
149.7 per 1,000 residents
Monthly burglary trend
2025-05 to 2026-04
Property types in SO17
Source: Census 2021 · 12,642 households
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What this means for SO17 homeowners
Most homes in SO17 are flats, which influences where a burglar is most likely to try. Based on the local burglary rate and property mix, homeowners here may want to prioritise:
- A visible external bell box to deter opportunists
- Door contacts on all main entry doors
- Window sensors on accessible ground-floor and rear windows
- Smart motion detection for hallways and main living areas
- A video doorbell or CCTV on entry points
- App alerts so you know the moment a sensor is triggered
Neighbourhood crime detail
SO17 sits within Portswood. For a detailed breakdown of crime by type and month, see the full neighbourhood report.
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Get My Free QuotesCrime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.