Crime Rate in Eastleigh South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Eastleigh South

The total recorded crimes in Eastleigh South, Eastleigh, UK in May 2025 are around 131 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Eastleigh South crime rate of 5.65 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (64) incidents (56.10% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)
Eastleigh South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lewis Road with total crimes: 8
  • George Curl Way with total crimes: 7
  • Passfield Avenue with total crimes: 6

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 May 2025 the Eastleigh South has recorded 131 crimes with crime rate of 5.65 ranking 2th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Eastleigh South)CrimesRank (Eastleigh South)CrimesRank (Eastleigh South)
Bursledon & Hound North166 11,834 11,802 1
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

Eastleigh South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 68 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (100 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (58 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (59 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (26 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 792 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 60.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 100 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202564
April 202541
March 202548
February 202569
January 202553
December 202448
November 202452
October 202466
September 202446
August 202478
July 202468
June 2024100
May 202459

A total of 90 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20255
March 202510
February 20257
December 20245
November 20249
October 20246
September 202412
August 20249
July 20244
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 261 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202520
March 202517
February 202518
January 202510
December 20244
November 20249
October 202414
September 202420
August 202423
July 202424
June 202458
May 202426

A total of 57 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20241
September 20241
August 20248
July 20249
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 50 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20244
August 20244
July 20247
June 202428
May 20243

A total of 159 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.23 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202511
March 202510
February 202510
January 20254
December 20247
November 202412
October 202419
September 202414
August 202421
July 202412
June 202420
May 202413

A total of 78 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20244
November 202411
October 20247
September 20247
August 20249
July 202416
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 154 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20257
March 202511
February 20259
January 20257
December 202416
November 202410
October 202411
September 202413
August 202411
July 202418
June 202420
May 202418

A total of 60 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20256
March 20252
February 20253
January 20257
December 20248
November 20241
October 202411
July 20246
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 39 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 86 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202510
March 20256
February 20252
January 20257
December 20241
November 202418
October 20242
September 20246
August 202411
July 20247
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 24 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20252
August 20243

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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
May 20242

High Crime Locations Eastleigh South in May 2025

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

1. Lewis Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1
Other crime1
2. George Curl Way (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs1
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
3. Passfield Avenue (Map)
Total6
Burglary3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting3
6. Cambridge Drive (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Devon Drive (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Cox Row (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Kent Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4

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