Crime Rate in Botley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Botley

The total recorded crimes in Botley, Eastleigh, UK in July 2025 are around 85 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Botley crime rate of 28.68 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 Botley, encompassing approximately 2,964 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (-20.69% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (144.44% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (21) incidents (2000.00% increase)
Botley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Augusta Close with total crimes: 13
  • Winchester Road with total crimes: 7
  • Winchester Road with total crimes: 5

How safe is Botley?

To understand the safety of Botley, we need to analyze Botley crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Eastleigh:

    • In 2024, Botley demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Eastleigh average, with 561 crimes compared to 864.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Botley recorded fewer crimes than 8 out of 13 other areas in the Eastleigh.

    • In 2023, Botley had fewer crimes than the Eastleigh average, with 277 crimes compared to 798. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Botley recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 13 other areas in the Eastleigh.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Eastleigh, Botley has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Botley Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Botley has recorded 85 crimes with crime rate of 28.68 ranking 4th out of 13 in the Eastleigh, UK

In 2024, the total Botley crimes were 561. The crime rate of Botley in 2024 was 189.27 (year) or 15.77 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Eastleigh.

In 2023, the total crimes in Botley were around 277 crimes with yearly crime rate of 93.45 (year) or 7.79 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Eastleigh.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Botley)CrimesRank (Botley)CrimesRank (Botley)
Bursledon & Hound North164 21,834 11,802 1
Eastleigh South166 11,784 21,579 2
Eastleigh Central147 31,588 31,486 3
Eastleigh North79 7819 5823 4
Hedge End South80 51,014 4761 6
West End South64 8775 6814 5
Hamble & Netley79 6705 7730 7
Fair Oak & Horton Heath40 10620 8603 8
Bishopstoke39 11551 10567 9
Hedge End North54 9535 11444 11
Chandler's Ford31 12486 13497 10
West End North29 13490 12427 12
Hiltingbury22 14339 14362 13

Botley 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 23 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
January 20252
November 20242
August 20242

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20248
August 20241

A total of 91 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 20259
May 202511
April 20255
March 20254
February 20253
January 20251
December 20245
November 20244
October 20248
September 20245
August 202414

A total of 271 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.58 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 202529
May 202523
April 202518
March 202527
February 202519
January 202512
December 202433
November 202419
October 202419
September 202429
August 202420

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
April 20254
March 20254
February 20252
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20255
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20253
April 20253
February 20254
January 20255
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20254
April 20252
January 20252
December 20249
November 20242
August 20242

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20256
May 20252
April 20257
March 20255
January 20251
December 20244
November 20247
October 20245
September 20244
August 20246

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
November 20243

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

High Crime Locations Botley in July 2025

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

1. Augusta Close (Map)
Total13
Vehicle crime8
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Winchester Road (Map)
Total7
Vehicle crime3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Winchester Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Crows Nest Lane (Map)
Total5
Vehicle crime2
Burglary1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Bushy Dene Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour5
6. Maddoxford Lane (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Nairn Road (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Grange Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Kestrel Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
10. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1

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