Compare Southampton against Brighton and Hove
See how crimes rates, house prices and annual salaries compare between Southampton and Brighton and Hove.
Population comparison
- Population for Southampton
- 252,872
- Population for Brighton and Hove
- 291,738
- Difference
- -38,866
- Percentage Difference
- -14.27%
People in employment comparison
- # People Employed in Southampton
- 114,430 (67.3%)
- # People Employed in Brighton and Hove
- 134,235 (68.4%)
- Difference
- 114,430
- Percentage Difference
- -15.93%
People inactive comparison
- # People Inactive in Southampton
- 47,445 (27.9%)
- # People Inactive in Brighton and Hove
- 51,455 (26.2%)
- Difference
- 47,445
- Percentage Difference
- -8.11%
Unemployment comparison
- # People unemployed in Southampton
- 8,240 (4.8%)
- # People unemployed in Brighton and Hove
- 10,705 (5.4%)
- Difference
- 8,240
- Percentage Difference
- -26.02%
Comparing crimes by type for Southampton and Brighton and Hove
Showing crimes from this year (2025). Hover or tap on the bars to see estimate numbers for each crime type.
Crime Statistics
See how Southampton and Brighton and Hove compare when it comes to number of crimes by type.
| Crime Type | Crimes in Southampton | Crimes in Brighton and Hove | Difference | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Bicycle theft | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Burglary | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Criminal damage and arson | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Drugs | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Other crime | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Other theft | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Possession of weapons | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Public order | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Shoplifting | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Theft from the person | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Vehicle crime | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Violence and sexual offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
Compare crime rate by type for Southampton and Brighton and Hove from 2020 to 2025
Use the list to compare crimes in Southampton and Brighton and Hove.
Compare Property prices over time for Southampton and Brighton and Hove
Showing crimes from 2010 up until January 2025. You can filter the property types by clicking on the type / area chart legend to hide it.
Housing Statistics
View average house prices by year. We show property prices from 2010 up until the current year.
| Year | Avg. Detached Price | Avg. Semi-Detached Price | Avg. Terraced Price | Avg. Flat Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | £445,238.74 / £879,061.35 | £317,878.61 / £566,577.89 | £261,670.24 / £501,252.91 | £172,809.14 / £340,289.69 |
| 2022 | £428,146.53 / £850,611.19 | £305,075.99 / £547,749.99 | £251,819.26 / £485,727.55 | £166,432.35 / £332,172.68 |
| 2021 | £385,177.09 / £753,925.91 | £273,919.49 / £485,756.47 | £227,296.68 / £434,624.87 | £156,130.29 / £310,296.00 |
| 2020 | £362,179.66 / £687,656.02 | £258,925.84 / £446,838.60 | £214,164.51 / £401,806.06 | £151,887.54 / £297,088.24 |
| 2019 | £354,555.40 / £665,976.88 | £252,766.87 / £433,050.73 | £209,468.37 / £389,246.66 | £152,497.88 / £295,428.42 |
| 2018 | £355,769.50 / £658,035.34 | £252,766.36 / £426,857.83 | £210,062.63 / £384,673.58 | £155,351.75 / £296,286.27 |
| 2017 | £345,038.54 / £641,322.02 | £244,179.55 / £413,763.19 | £203,372.84 / £375,519.01 | £153,863.43 / £295,615.46 |
| 2016 | £328,742.49 / £614,531.36 | £233,439.99 / £397,478.41 | £194,802.35 / £361,387.23 | £144,808.84 / £279,093.13 |
| 2015 | £300,130.21 / £563,797.04 | £213,747.34 / £364,173.52 | £179,190.61 / £332,902.33 | £133,080.30 / £256,204.65 |
| 2014 | £276,980.11 / £510,267.30 | £198,192.27 / £330,017.58 | £166,894.97 / £303,434.74 | £124,017.42 / £234,133.81 |
| 2013 | £254,022.31 / £464,875.52 | £182,247.72 / £300,087.16 | £153,693.51 / £277,759.84 | £114,661.21 / £216,321.30 |
| 2012 | £253,300.33 / £446,138.42 | £181,708.88 / £288,199.32 | £153,417.42 / £265,708.65 | £115,893.50 / £208,925.08 |
| 2011 | £252,273.67 / £434,496.32 | £179,619.56 / £277,897.60 | £151,140.90 / £254,455.31 | £116,559.78 / £203,889.24 |
| 2010 | £255,866.68 / £428,770.59 | £183,147.24 / £276,389.66 | £154,966.61 / £253,717.52 | £119,636.66 / £204,410.32 |
- Number of Jobs (thousands)
- 95k vs 94k
- Median Salary
- £29,496 vs £27,360
- Annual Percentage Change
- 9.4% vs 4.1%
- Mean Salary
- £31,876 vs £32,661
See how Southampton compares to other areas in South East
| Industry | Southampton Count | Brighton and Hove Count | Difference | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | 20 | 55 | -35 | -93.33% |
| Production | 415 | 470 | -55 | -12.43% |
| Construction | 1,135 | 1,545 | -410 | -30.6% |
| Motor Trades | 235 | 175 | +60 | + 29.27% |
| Wholesale | 220 | 410 | -190 | -60.32% |
| Retail | 1,220 | 2,410 | -1,190 | -65.56% |
| Transport | 880 | 245 | +635 | + 112.89% |
| Accommodation Food | 535 | 1,220 | -685 | -78.06% |
| Information Comms | 410 | 1,735 | -1,325 | -123.54% |
| Finance Insurance | 115 | 205 | -90 | -56.25% |
| Property | 230 | 580 | -350 | -86.42% |
| Professional Scientific Technical | 950 | 2,660 | -1,710 | -94.74% |
| Business Admin | 575 | 1,150 | -575 | -66.67% |
| Public Admin Defence | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0% |
| Education | 135 | 315 | -180 | -80% |
| Health | 370 | 550 | -180 | -39.13% |
| Arts Entertainment | 440 | 1,265 | -825 | -96.77% |