Crime Rate in Fair Oak & Horton Heath: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Fair Oak & Horton Heath

The total recorded crimes in Fair Oak & Horton Heath, Eastleigh, UK in May 2025 are around 49 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Fair Oak & Horton Heath crime rate of 2.90 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 Fair Oak & Horton Heath, encompassing approximately 16,919 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-40.54% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
Fair Oak & Horton Heath Crime Hotspots

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

  • Samuel Jarvis Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Summerlands Road with total crimes: 3
  • Mead Lane with total crimes: 3

How safe is Fair Oak & Horton Heath?

To understand the safety of Fair Oak & Horton Heath, we need to analyze Fair Oak & Horton Heath crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Eastleigh:

    • In 2024, Fair Oak & Horton Heath demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Eastleigh average, with 620 crimes compared to 864.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Fair Oak & Horton Heath recorded fewer crimes than 7 out of 13 other areas in the Eastleigh.

    • In 2023, Fair Oak & Horton Heath had fewer crimes than the Eastleigh average, with 603 crimes compared to 798. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Fair Oak & Horton Heath recorded fewer crimes than 7 out of 13 other areas in the Eastleigh.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Eastleigh, Fair Oak & Horton Heath has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Fair Oak & Horton Heath Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Fair Oak & Horton Heath has recorded 49 crimes with crime rate of 2.90 ranking 8th out of 13 in the Eastleigh, UK

In 2024, the total Fair Oak & Horton Heath crimes were 620. The crime rate of Fair Oak & Horton Heath in 2024 was 36.64 (year) or 3.05 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Eastleigh.

In 2023, the total crimes in Fair Oak & Horton Heath were around 603 crimes with yearly crime rate of 35.64 (year) or 2.97 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Eastleigh.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Fair Oak & Horton Heath)CrimesRank (Fair Oak & Horton Heath)CrimesRank (Fair Oak & Horton Heath)
Bursledon & Hound North166 11,834 11,802 1
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
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

Fair Oak & Horton Heath Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (37 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (44 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 306 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202537
March 202524
February 202515
January 202525
December 202414
November 202416
October 202434
September 202421
August 202412
July 202424
June 202444
May 202418

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 89 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20245
November 20244
October 202413
September 20245
August 202410
July 20248
June 202422
May 20247

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20254
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20245
July 20246
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20252
March 20256
February 20252
October 20248
September 20243
August 20242
July 20246
June 202410
May 20248

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
October 20241
September 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20256
February 20251
January 20254
December 20243
October 20245
July 20241
June 20246

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 51 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
January 20254
December 20241
November 20245
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
July 20247
June 202412
May 20249

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
August 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
May 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Fair Oak & Horton Heath in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Fair Oak & Horton Heath postcode area is presented below.

1. Samuel Jarvis Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
2. Summerlands Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Mead Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Fir Tree Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Blind Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
6. Winchester Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Pembers Farm Avenue (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Hawthorn Close (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Oak Drive (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Denham Fields (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2

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