Crime Rate in Eastleigh Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Eastleigh Central

The total recorded crimes in Eastleigh Central, Eastleigh, UK in May 2025 are around 93 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Eastleigh Central crime rate of 2.46 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (-14.89% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (12) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Public order: (12) incidents (200.00% increase)
Eastleigh Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 11
  • Mitchell Road with total crimes: 7
  • Tinning Way with total crimes: 6

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 May 2025 the Eastleigh Central has recorded 93 crimes with crime rate of 2.46 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Eastleigh Central)CrimesRank (Eastleigh Central)CrimesRank (Eastleigh Central)
Bursledon & Hound North166 11,834 11,802 1
Eastleigh South131 21,784 21,579 2
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

Eastleigh Central Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (84 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (44 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (50 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 122 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20253
March 202512
February 20259
January 20258
December 20247
November 20245
October 202420
September 20249
August 202410
July 20245
June 202416
May 20246

A total of 58 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243
August 20248
July 20244
June 202420
May 20248

A total of 178 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.69 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202510
March 202521
February 202510
January 202522
December 202415
November 202414
October 202419
September 202411
August 202412
July 202411
June 202418
May 20247

A total of 634 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 48.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202540
April 202547
March 202553
February 202545
January 202542
December 202455
November 202441
October 202451
September 202440
August 202452
July 202434
June 202484
May 202450

A total of 159 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20254
March 202511
February 202511
January 20257
December 20246
November 20249
October 202413
September 202411
August 202422
July 202417
June 202428
May 20248

A total of 39 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 240 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202510
March 20259
February 202512
January 202518
December 20249
November 202417
October 202420
September 202421
August 202424
July 202424
June 202444
May 202424

A total of 94 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.23 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20258
March 202510
February 202510
January 20256
December 20246
November 20248
October 20244
September 20246
August 20244
July 202413
June 202410
May 20246

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 20252
February 20254
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20244
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 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
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
May 20241

A total of 29 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
September 20245
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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
May 20241

High Crime Locations Eastleigh Central in May 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences5
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Mitchell Road (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
3. Tinning Way (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
4. Meadow Lane (Map)
Total6
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Wells Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
7. Bakers Crescent (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
8. Grantham Road (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Leah Gardens (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Granary Lane (Map)
Total3
Public order3

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