Crime Rate in Bursledon & Hound North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bursledon & Hound North

The total recorded crimes in Bursledon & Hound North, Eastleigh, UK in May 2025 are around 166 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bursledon & Hound North crime rate of 12.19 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 Bursledon & Hound North, encompassing approximately 13,614 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (55) incidents (3.77% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (22) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (19) incidents (26.67% increase)
Bursledon & Hound North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 24
  • Parsons Avenue with total crimes: 9
  • Newman Road with total crimes: 6

How safe is Bursledon & Hound North?

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

  • Relative to Eastleigh:

    • In 2024, Bursledon & Hound North reported a higher crime volume than the Eastleigh average, with 1,834 crimes compared to 864. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Bursledon & Hound North witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 13 other areas in the Eastleigh.

    • In 2023, Bursledon & Hound North experienced a greater number of crimes than the Eastleigh average, with 1,802 crimes compared to 798. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Bursledon & Hound North witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 13 other areas in the Eastleigh.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Eastleigh, Bursledon & Hound North has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Bursledon & Hound North Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Bursledon & Hound North has recorded 166 crimes with crime rate of 12.19 ranking 1th out of 13 in the Eastleigh, UK

In 2024, the total Bursledon & Hound North crimes were 1,834. The crime rate of Bursledon & Hound North in 2024 was 134.71 (year) or 11.23 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Eastleigh.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bursledon & Hound North were around 1,802 crimes with yearly crime rate of 132.36 (year) or 11.03 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Eastleigh.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bursledon & Hound North)CrimesRank (Bursledon & Hound North)CrimesRank (Bursledon & Hound North)
Eastleigh South131 21,784 21,579 2
Eastleigh Central93 31,588 31,486 3
Eastleigh North49 9819 5823 4
Hedge End South80 51,014 4761 6
West End South83 4775 6814 5
Hamble & Netley66 6705 7730 7
Botley51 7561 9277 14
Fair Oak & Horton Heath49 8620 8603 8
Bishopstoke34 12551 10567 9
Chandler's Ford38 11486 13497 10
Hedge End North49 10535 11444 11
West End North29 13490 12427 12
Hiltingbury27 14339 14362 13

Bursledon & Hound North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (55 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (53 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (22 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (76 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 60 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (59 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 46 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (53 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (84 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (40 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (19 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (68 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 43 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 43 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (120 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (70 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (42 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 68 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 20251
February 20254
January 20258
November 20241
October 20241
September 202413
July 202412
June 202416
May 20242

A total of 251 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202522
March 20257
February 202510
January 202517
December 202414
November 202410
October 20242
September 20249
August 202421
July 202443
June 202470
May 202411

A total of 799 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 61.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 120 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202555
April 202553
March 202576
February 202560
January 202559
December 202446
November 202453
October 202484
September 202440
August 202468
July 202443
June 2024120
May 202442

A total of 138 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202515
March 202510
February 20255
January 20258
December 20247
November 20246
October 20244
September 202419
August 202411
July 202412
June 20248
May 202414

A total of 162 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20259
March 20258
February 202512
January 202519
December 20246
November 20248
September 20246
August 202420
July 20248
June 202448
May 202410

A total of 39 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20253
January 20254
December 20245
November 20244
October 20244
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
May 20243

A total of 185 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202511
March 20256
February 202513
January 202511
December 202420
November 20246
October 202417
September 20245
August 20247
July 202412
June 202438
May 202417

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
January 20257
December 20241
November 20241
October 20247
July 20241
June 20248

A total of 83 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.30 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202519
March 20255
February 202512
January 20254
November 20242
October 20243
July 20243
June 202418
May 20242

A total of 22 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20256
February 20251
September 20243
July 20243
June 20246

A total of 200 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202516
March 202512
February 202511
January 202518
December 20249
November 202410
October 202418
September 20249
August 202416
July 202414
June 202432
May 202420

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
August 20243
July 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243

High Crime Locations Bursledon & Hound North in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Bursledon & Hound North postcode area is presented below.

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total24
Shoplifting12
Other theft6
Drugs3
Theft from the person3
2. Parsons Avenue (Map)
Total9
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Newman Road (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Hollowbread Gardens (Map)
Total6
Vehicle crime6
5. Beverley Gardens (Map)
Total6
Public order6
6. St George Close (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Cedar Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Spring Grove (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Woolston Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary3
10. Yachtsman Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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