Crime Rate in Eastleigh Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Eastleigh Central

The total recorded crimes in Eastleigh Central, Eastleigh, UK in July 2025 are around 147 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Eastleigh Central crime rate of 3.90 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 Central, encompassing approximately 37,736 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (62) incidents (77.14% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (37) incidents (184.62% increase)
  • Public order: (12) incidents (71.43% increase)
Eastleigh Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 21
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 9
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8

How safe is Eastleigh Central?

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

  • Relative to Eastleigh:

    • In 2024, Eastleigh Central reported a higher crime volume than the Eastleigh average, with 1,588 crimes compared to 864. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Eastleigh Central witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 13 other areas in the Eastleigh.

    • In 2023, Eastleigh Central experienced a greater number of crimes than the Eastleigh average, with 1,486 crimes compared to 798. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Eastleigh Central witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 13 other areas in the Eastleigh.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Eastleigh Central Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Eastleigh Central has recorded 147 crimes with crime rate of 3.90 ranking 3th out of 13 in the Eastleigh, UK

In 2024, the total Eastleigh Central crimes were 1,588. The crime rate of Eastleigh Central in 2024 was 42.08 (year) or 3.51 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Eastleigh.

In 2023, the total crimes in Eastleigh Central were around 1,486 crimes with yearly crime rate of 39.38 (year) or 3.28 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Eastleigh.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Eastleigh Central)CrimesRank (Eastleigh Central)CrimesRank (Eastleigh Central)
Bursledon & Hound North164 21,834 11,802 1
Eastleigh South166 11,784 21,579 2
Eastleigh North79 7819 5823 4
Hedge End South80 51,014 4761 6
Botley85 4561 9277 14
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

Eastleigh Central 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 62 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 37 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (35 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (40 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (47 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (53 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 45 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 55 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (41 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (51 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (20 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 Shoplifting (21 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (52 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (24 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 192 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202537
June 202513
May 20258
April 202510
March 202521
February 202510
January 202522
December 202415
November 202414
October 202419
September 202411
August 202412

A total of 125 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20257
May 202512
April 20254
March 202511
February 202511
January 20257
December 20246
November 20249
October 202413
September 202411
August 202422

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242

A total of 563 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202562
June 202535
May 202540
April 202547
March 202553
February 202545
January 202542
December 202455
November 202441
October 202451
September 202440
August 202452

A total of 109 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 202511
May 202512
April 20253
March 202512
February 20259
January 20258
December 20247
November 20245
October 202420
September 20249
August 202410

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20254
April 20255
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 74 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20252
May 20253
April 20258
March 202510
February 202510
January 20256
December 20246
November 20248
October 20244
September 20246
August 20244

A total of 21 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20253
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
September 20245
August 20241

A total of 168 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20258
May 20258
April 202510
March 20259
February 202512
January 202518
December 20249
November 202417
October 202420
September 202421
August 202424

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20251
April 20255
March 20252
February 20254
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20244
September 20243
August 20241

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

High Crime Locations Eastleigh Central in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total21
Shoplifting7
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order3
Bicycle theft1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft3
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Judd Close (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Robbery1
6. Leah Gardens (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Station Hill (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
Public order1
8. Hanns Way (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Blenheim Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
10. Meadow Lane (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1

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