Crime Rate in Eastleigh: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Eastleigh

The total recorded crimes in Eastleigh, UK in May 2025 are around 945 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Eastleigh crime rate of 6.93 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (357) incidents (2.88% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (140) incidents (22.81% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (92) incidents (64.29% increase)
Eastleigh Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 44
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 24
  • Tamar Gardens with total crimes: 12

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, Bursledon & Hound North (166 crimes), and the safest, Hiltingbury (27 crimes), is 139 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Eastleigh.

Similarly, the area of Lowford (153 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Hiltingbury (24 crimes), with a difference of 129 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Eastleigh.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Bursledon & Hound North166
Eastleigh South131
Eastleigh Central93
West End South83
Hedge End South80

Safest Wards:

Hedge End North49
Chandler's Ford38
Bishopstoke34
West End North29
Hiltingbury27

Most Dangerous Areas:

Lowford153
Eastleigh West146
West End & Chartwell Green112
Central Eastleigh79
Hedge End North & Botley North76

Safest Areas:

Hamble-le-Rice36
Chandler's Ford East29
Bishopstoke26
Chandler's Ford West26
Hiltingbury24

Eastleigh Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Eastleigh has recorded 945 crimes with crime rate of 6.93 ranking 211th 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

CityMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hampshire)CrimesRank (Hampshire)CrimesRank (Hampshire)
Hart452 115,641 115,130 11
East Hampshire648 107,756 107,463 10
Fareham614 97,596 97,241 9
Test Valley766 89,864 88,839 8
Basingstoke and Deane1,233 714,907 613,698 7
New Forest1,038 613,884 713,661 6
Winchester755 510,633 59,929 5
Havant900 312,564 111,272 3
Gosport688 18,226 37,597 1
Rushmoor753 210,028 29,134 2

Eastleigh Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 364 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 165 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (770 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (282 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 46 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20241
September 20247
August 20243
July 20246
June 20248

A total of 116 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202511
March 20254
February 202510
January 20256
December 20247
November 202415
October 20244
September 202413
August 20249
July 20247
June 202422

A total of 802 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 66.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 110 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202592
April 202556
March 202570
February 202542
January 202536
December 202452
November 202461
October 202467
September 202475
August 202460
July 202481
June 2024110

A total of 681 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 56.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 140 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202545
April 202535
March 202542
February 202534
January 202545
December 202448
November 202465
October 202467
September 202447
August 202450
July 202463
June 2024140

A total of 1008 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 84.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 144 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202571
April 202582
March 202575
February 202557
January 202558
December 202446
November 202478
October 202498
September 202478
August 2024109
July 2024112
June 2024144

A total of 4865 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 405.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 770 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025357
April 2025347
March 2025416
February 2025346
January 2025341
December 2024360
November 2024381
October 2024442
September 2024347
August 2024394
July 2024364
June 2024770

A total of 359 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202533
March 202527
February 202517
January 202523
December 202427
November 202422
October 202420
September 202435
August 202430
July 202439
June 202460

A total of 873 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 72.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 166 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202581
April 202581
March 202551
February 202561
January 202560
December 202465
November 202454
October 202454
September 202448
August 202476
July 202476
June 2024166

A total of 261 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202520
March 202510
February 20258
January 202525
December 202425
November 202419
October 202430
September 202416
August 20249
July 202421
June 202454

A total of 40 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20257
February 20254
January 20253
December 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20244
July 20244
June 20248

A total of 106 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20243
October 202412
September 202412
August 202413
July 202417
June 202434

A total of 1005 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 83.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 184 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202566
April 202589
March 202554
February 202575
January 202568
December 202465
November 2024108
October 202470
September 202465
August 202484
July 202477
June 2024184

A total of 1461 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 121.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 282 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025140
April 2025114
March 2025109
February 202577
January 202581
December 202470
November 202478
October 2024100
September 202489
August 2024156
July 2024165
June 2024282

A total of 249 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202518
March 202524
February 202516
January 202523
December 202422
November 202420
October 202420
September 202421
August 202413
July 202416
June 202434

High Crime Locations Eastleigh in May 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total44
Other theft40
Shoplifting2
Burglary2
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total24
Shoplifting12
Other theft6
Theft from the person3
Drugs3
3. Tamar Gardens (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson4
Vehicle crime2
Public order2
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences5
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Lewis Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime1
Burglary1
6. George Curl Way (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Vehicle crime1
Other crime1
Drugs1

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