Crime Rate in Hiltingbury: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hiltingbury

The total recorded crimes in Hiltingbury, Eastleigh, UK in July 2025 are around 22 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hiltingbury crime rate of 1.32 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 Hiltingbury, encompassing approximately 16,662 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Hiltingbury Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Morley Gardens with total crimes: 3
  • Pine Crescent with total crimes: 2

How safe is Hiltingbury?

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

  • Relative to Eastleigh:

    • In 2024, Hiltingbury demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Eastleigh average, with 339 crimes compared to 864.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Hiltingbury recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 13 other areas in the Eastleigh.

    • In 2023, Hiltingbury had fewer crimes than the Eastleigh average, with 362 crimes compared to 798. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Hiltingbury recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 13 other areas in the Eastleigh.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Eastleigh, Hiltingbury has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Hiltingbury Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Hiltingbury has recorded 22 crimes with crime rate of 1.32 ranking 14th out of 13 in the Eastleigh, UK

In 2024, the total Hiltingbury crimes were 339. The crime rate of Hiltingbury in 2024 was 20.35 (year) or 1.70 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Eastleigh.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hiltingbury were around 362 crimes with yearly crime rate of 21.73 (year) or 1.81 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Eastleigh.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hiltingbury)CrimesRank (Hiltingbury)CrimesRank (Hiltingbury)
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
Hedge End South80 51,014 4761 6
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

Hiltingbury 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 9 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Shoplifting 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 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (10 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20255
April 20252
March 20255
February 20253
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20246
August 20243

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
April 20255
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
August 20245

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 122 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202512
May 202512
April 202512
March 20257
February 20258
January 20257
December 202413
November 20249
October 202413
September 20247
August 202413

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
November 20241

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
April 20254
March 20255
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20245
October 20242
August 20242

A total of 54 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20254
April 202514
March 20256
February 20251
January 20252
December 20246
November 202410
October 20246
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20252
March 20254
November 20246
October 20243

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Hiltingbury in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
2. Morley Gardens (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Pine Crescent (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
4. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Richmond Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Walnut Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. Charnwood Gardens (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
8. Kingsway Gardens (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. The Glade (Map)
Total1
Other crime1

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