Crime Rate in Eastleigh: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Eastleigh

The total recorded crimes in Eastleigh, UK in July 2025 are around 1,079 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Eastleigh crime rate of 7.91 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Eastleigh, encompassing approximately 136,444 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (412) incidents (16.38% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (199) incidents (70.09% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (94) incidents (88.00% increase)
Eastleigh Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 33
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 21
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13

Eastleigh Police Info:

Hampshire Constabulary

How safe is Eastleigh?

To understand the safety of Eastleigh, we need to analyze Eastleigh crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Eastleigh has recorded 12,101 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 88.69 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 178 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 11,172 crimes with a crime rate of 81.88, ranking it 193 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to Hampshire:

    • In 2024, Eastleigh reported a higher crime volume than the Hampshire average, with 12,101 crimes compared to 10,291. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Additionally, Eastleigh recorded fewer crimes than 7 out of 10 other cities.

    • In 2023, Eastleigh experienced a greater number of crimes than the Hampshire average, with 11,172 crimes compared to 9,558. This indicates a higher crime burden for the city in the region during this period. Additionally, Eastleigh recorded fewer crimes than 7 out of 10 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Eastleigh is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Hampshire, Eastleigh has a higher crime rate in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Eastleigh Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Eastleigh South (166 crimes), and the safest, Hiltingbury (22 crimes), is 144 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Eastleigh.

Similarly, the area of Eastleigh West (180 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Chandler's Ford West (22 crimes), with a difference of 158 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Eastleigh.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Eastleigh South166
Bursledon & Hound North164
Eastleigh Central147
Botley85
Hedge End South80

Safest Wards:

Fair Oak & Horton Heath40
Bishopstoke39
Chandler's Ford31
West End North29
Hiltingbury22

Most Dangerous Areas:

Eastleigh West180
Lowford147
Central Eastleigh139
Hedge End North & Botley North114
West End & Chartwell Green93

Safest Areas:

Fair Oak36
Bishopstoke35
Chandler's Ford East23
Hiltingbury22
Chandler's Ford West22

Eastleigh Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Eastleigh has recorded 1,079 crimes with crime rate of 7.91 ranking 192th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 3 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 4 in terms of crime rate in Hampshire.

In 2024, the total Eastleigh crimes were 12,101. The crime rate of Eastleigh in 2024 was 88.69 (year) or 7.39 (month) ranking it 178 danzarous in the UK. Eastleigh ranked 4 in terms of total crimes and 4 in terms of crime rate in Hampshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Eastleigh were around 11,172 crimes with yearly crime rate of 81.88 (year) or 6.82 (month) ranking 193 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Hampshire, Eastleigh ranked 4 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 4 as per crime rate of Eastleigh

CityJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hampshire)CrimesRank (Hampshire)CrimesRank (Hampshire)
Hart426 115,641 115,130 11
East Hampshire627 107,756 107,463 10
Fareham680 97,596 97,241 9
Test Valley867 89,864 88,839 8
Basingstoke and Deane1,317 714,907 613,698 7
New Forest1,188 613,884 713,661 6
Winchester928 510,633 59,929 5
Havant1,013 312,564 111,272 3
Gosport713 18,226 37,597 1
Rushmoor840 210,028 29,134 2

Eastleigh Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 412 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 199 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (354 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (117 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (357 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (140 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (347 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (114 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (416 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (109 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 346 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 77 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (341 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (81 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 360 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 70 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (381 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (108 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (442 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (100 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (347 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (89 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (394 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (156 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 107 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202511
May 20258
April 202511
March 20254
February 202510
January 20256
December 20247
November 202415
October 20244
September 202413
August 20249

A total of 220 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202514
May 202524
April 202520
March 202510
February 20258
January 202525
December 202425
November 202419
October 202430
September 202416
August 20249

A total of 4497 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 374.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 442 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025412
June 2025354
May 2025357
April 2025347
March 2025416
February 2025346
January 2025341
December 2024360
November 2024381
October 2024442
September 2024347
August 2024394

A total of 896 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 74.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202579
June 202573
May 202566
April 202589
March 202554
February 202575
January 202568
December 202465
November 2024108
October 202470
September 202465
August 202484

A total of 45 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20255
May 20255
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20241
September 20247
August 20243

A total of 230 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202515
May 202522
April 202518
March 202524
February 202516
January 202523
December 202422
November 202420
October 202420
September 202421
August 202413

A total of 600 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 50.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202568
June 202554
May 202545
April 202535
March 202542
February 202534
January 202545
December 202448
November 202465
October 202467
September 202447
August 202450

A total of 912 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 76.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 109 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202586
June 202574
May 202571
April 202582
March 202575
February 202557
January 202558
December 202446
November 202478
October 202498
September 202478
August 2024109

A total of 1330 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 110.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 199 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025199
June 2025117
May 2025140
April 2025114
March 2025109
February 202577
January 202581
December 202470
November 202478
October 2024100
September 202489
August 2024156

A total of 65 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20256
May 20254
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20243
October 202412
September 202412
August 202413

A total of 31 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20254
March 20257
February 20254
January 20253
December 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 735 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 61.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 81 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202558
June 202546
May 202581
April 202581
March 202551
February 202561
January 202560
December 202465
November 202454
October 202454
September 202448
August 202476

A total of 307 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 202524
May 202526
April 202533
March 202527
February 202517
January 202523
December 202427
November 202422
October 202420
September 202435
August 202430

A total of 755 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 62.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202594
June 202550
May 202592
April 202556
March 202570
February 202542
January 202536
December 202452
November 202461
October 202467
September 202475
August 202460

High Crime Locations Eastleigh in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Eastleigh postcode area is presented below.

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total33
Anti-social behaviour12
Shoplifting6
Public order6
Criminal damage and arson6
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total21
Violence and sexual offences7
Shoplifting7
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour3
Bicycle theft1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting10
Robbery3
4. Parsons Avenue (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences9
Other theft3
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting9
Public order3
6. Augusta Close (Map)
Total10
Vehicle crime8
Public order1
Criminal damage and arson1

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