Southampton SO97 area guide
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Is Southampton SO97 a good place to live?
In Southampton (SO97), recorded crime is 134% above the national average, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- E Safetycrime 134% above average
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Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.
Population
1,713
Recorded crime
533.3
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in SO97 (May 24–Apr 26, average 11/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 31
- One-person households
- 18%
- Households with children
- 47%
- Households
- 636
Owned 41% · Social rent 34% · Private rent 15%
Census 2021 (ONS), for SO97.
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Southampton SO97: frequently asked questions
Is Southampton SO97 a good place to live?
In Southampton (SO97), recorded crime is 134% above the national average, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Southampton SO97?
Recorded crime in Southampton SO97 runs at 533.3 per 1,000 properties, 134% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Southampton SO97 safe?
Crime in Southampton SO97 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Southampton SO97 runs at 533.3 per 1,000 properties, 134% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Southampton SO97 a deprived area?
Southampton SO97 sits in deprivation decile 5 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).