Hampshire

Bitterne North Crime Figures Show Focus on Violence and Shoplifting

By

Karen McGinn
19 March 2026, 12:25 pm

The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary has published its latest crime statistics for the Bitterne North area of Southampton, Hampshire, for January 2026. These figures give local residents a direct look at the types of crimes being reported to the police in their community.

According to the data, there were 85 reports of violence and sexual offences recorded in the area during the month. The statistics for Bitterne North also show that officers dealt with 32 reports of shoplifting.

The police force releases this information regularly to stay open with the public about what is happening on local streets. These updates help the neighbourhood policing team set their priorities for the future based on the most common issues reported by the public.

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