Crime Rate in Eastleigh South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Eastleigh South

The total recorded crimes in Eastleigh South, Eastleigh, UK in July 2025 are around 166 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Eastleigh South crime rate of 7.16 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 South, encompassing approximately 23,169 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (59) incidents (-18.06% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (180.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (466.67% increase)
Eastleigh South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 33
  • Swift Close with total crimes: 9
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9

How safe is Eastleigh South?

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

  • Relative to Eastleigh:

    • In 2024, Eastleigh South reported a higher crime volume than the Eastleigh average, with 1,784 crimes compared to 864. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Eastleigh South witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 13 other areas in the Eastleigh.

    • In 2023, Eastleigh South experienced a greater number of crimes than the Eastleigh average, with 1,579 crimes compared to 798. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Eastleigh South witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 13 other areas in the Eastleigh.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Eastleigh South Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Eastleigh South has recorded 166 crimes with crime rate of 7.16 ranking 1th out of 13 in the Eastleigh, UK

In 2024, the total Eastleigh South crimes were 1,784. The crime rate of Eastleigh South in 2024 was 77.00 (year) or 6.42 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Eastleigh.

In 2023, the total crimes in Eastleigh South were around 1,579 crimes with yearly crime rate of 68.15 (year) or 5.68 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Eastleigh.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Eastleigh South)CrimesRank (Eastleigh South)CrimesRank (Eastleigh South)
Bursledon & Hound North164 21,834 11,802 1
Eastleigh Central147 31,588 31,486 3
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 South 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 59 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (72 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (64 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (41 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (20 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (48 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 69 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (53 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 48 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (52 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (66 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (46 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (20 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (78 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (23 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 145 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202515
May 20256
April 202511
March 202510
February 202510
January 20254
December 20247
November 202412
October 202419
September 202414
August 202421

A total of 696 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 58.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202559
June 202572
May 202564
April 202541
March 202548
February 202569
January 202553
December 202448
November 202452
October 202466
September 202446
August 202478

A total of 54 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20252
May 20258
April 20256
March 20252
February 20253
January 20257
December 20248
November 20241
October 202411

A total of 121 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 20259
May 20253
April 20257
March 202511
February 20259
January 20257
December 202416
November 202410
October 202411
September 202413
August 202411

A total of 191 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202528
June 202510
May 202518
April 202520
March 202517
February 202518
January 202510
December 20244
November 20249
October 202414
September 202420
August 202423

A total of 86 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20258
May 20257
April 202510
March 20256
February 20252
January 20257
December 20241
November 202418
October 20242
September 20246
August 202411

A total of 91 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.27 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20255
May 202510
April 20255
March 202510
February 20257
December 20245
November 20249
October 20246
September 202412
August 20249

A total of 37 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20254
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251
January 20257
December 20243
November 20244
October 20246
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20255
April 20256
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20241
September 20241
August 20248

A total of 72 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 20253
May 20254
April 20254
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20244
November 202411
October 20247
September 20247
August 20249

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20253
January 20252
August 20243

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
August 20243

High Crime Locations Eastleigh South in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total33
Anti-social behaviour12
Criminal damage and arson6
Public order6
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Swift Close (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting9
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
5. Passfield Avenue (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Robin Square (Map)
Total6
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Southampton Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
8. Beedon Way (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
9. Kent Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
10. Priory Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1

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