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 May 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Hedge End South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Taplin Drive with total crimes: 7
  • Wildern Court with total crimes: 5
  • Shopping Area 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 May 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hedge End South)CrimesRank (Hedge End South)CrimesRank (Hedge End South)
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
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

Hedge End South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (19 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (62 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (48 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 338 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202518
March 202523
February 202518
January 202519
December 202433
November 202425
October 202428
September 202416
August 202415
July 202426
June 202462
May 202428

A total of 74 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20258
March 20254
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20246
September 20248
August 20242
July 202410
June 202410
May 20248

A total of 271 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202520
March 202526
February 202518
January 202514
December 202419
November 202438
October 202414
September 202413
August 202419
July 202417
June 202448
May 20249

A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20258
March 20253
December 20247
November 20242
October 20247
September 20243
August 20243
July 20249
June 202412
May 20243

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
November 20242
October 20242
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 116 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202510
March 20258
February 20251
January 20258
December 20244
November 202411
October 202410
September 20244
August 202412
July 20247
June 202422
May 20249

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

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241
May 20241

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20244
November 20246
October 20244
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20246
May 20244

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

MonthCount
May 20251
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
January 20255
December 20242
November 20244
October 20243
September 20244
August 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20244
October 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Taplin Drive (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Wildern Court (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total5
Other theft2
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
5. Cedar Close (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting4
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
7. Simmons Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
8. The Close (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Lyons Place (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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