Crime Rate in Hedge End South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hedge End South

The total recorded crimes in Hedge End South, Eastleigh, UK in July 2025 are around 80 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hedge End South crime rate of 3.29 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 Hedge End South, encompassing approximately 24,338 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (13.64% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (25) incidents (-7.41% decrease)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Hedge End South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 16
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Thurmell Walk with total crimes: 5

How safe is Hedge End South?

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

  • Relative to Eastleigh:

    • In 2024, Hedge End South reported a higher crime volume than the Eastleigh average, with 1,014 crimes compared to 864. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Hedge End South witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 13 other areas in the Eastleigh.

    • In 2023, Hedge End South had fewer crimes than the Eastleigh average, with 761 crimes compared to 798. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Hedge End South witnessed more crimes than 8 out of 13 other areas in the Eastleigh.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Hedge End South Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Hedge End South has recorded 80 crimes with crime rate of 3.29 ranking 5th out of 13 in the Eastleigh, UK

In 2024, the total Hedge End South crimes were 1,014. The crime rate of Hedge End South in 2024 was 41.66 (year) or 3.47 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Eastleigh.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hedge End South were around 761 crimes with yearly crime rate of 31.27 (year) or 2.61 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Eastleigh.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hedge End South)CrimesRank (Hedge End South)CrimesRank (Hedge End South)
Bursledon & Hound North164 21,834 11,802 1
Eastleigh South166 11,784 21,579 2
Eastleigh Central147 31,588 31,486 3
Eastleigh North79 7819 5823 4
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

Hedge End 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 25 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (27 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (26 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (23 incidents).

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

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (38 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
January 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20244
October 20243

A total of 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20258
May 20259
April 20258
March 20254
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20246

A total of 238 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 23.80 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202522
May 202527
April 202518
March 202523
February 202518
January 202519
December 202433
November 202425
October 202428

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20254
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20244
November 20246
October 20244

A total of 77 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.70 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202510
May 202510
April 202510
March 20258
February 20251
January 20258
December 20244
November 202411
October 202410

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20257
April 20258
March 20253
December 20247
November 20242
October 20247

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20251

A total of 217 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.70 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202527
May 202516
April 202520
March 202526
February 202518
January 202514
December 202419
November 202438
October 202414

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
December 20241

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
April 20251
March 20252
January 20255
December 20242
November 20244
October 20243

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20254
November 20242
October 20242

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
October 20242

High Crime Locations Hedge End South in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting10
Robbery3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting9
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Thurmell Walk (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
4. Cedar Close (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Public order2
5. Simmons Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
6. St Catherines View (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Theft from the person1
7. Haileybury Gardens (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Burglary1
8. Peewit Hill Close (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Public order1
9. Damen Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Alexandra Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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