Crime Rate in West End South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in West End South

The total recorded crimes in West End South, Eastleigh, UK in May 2025 are around 83 as per the recent police data. This equates to a West End South crime rate of 6.81 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 West End South, encompassing approximately 12,193 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Other theft: (45) incidents (60.71% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-45.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
West End South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 44
  • Tamar Gardens with total crimes: 12
  • Marshall Drive with total crimes: 4

How safe is West End South?

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

  • Relative to Eastleigh:

    • In 2024, West End South demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Eastleigh average, with 775 crimes compared to 864.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, West End South witnessed more crimes than 8 out of 13 other areas in the Eastleigh.

    • In 2023, West End South experienced a greater number of crimes than the Eastleigh average, with 814 crimes compared to 798. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, West End South witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 13 other areas in the Eastleigh.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

West End South Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the West End South has recorded 83 crimes with crime rate of 6.81 ranking 4th out of 13 in the Eastleigh, UK

In 2024, the total West End South crimes were 775. The crime rate of West End South in 2024 was 63.56 (year) or 5.30 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Eastleigh.

In 2023, the total crimes in West End South were around 814 crimes with yearly crime rate of 66.76 (year) or 5.56 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Eastleigh.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (West End South)CrimesRank (West End South)CrimesRank (West 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
Hedge End South80 51,014 4761 6
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

West End South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Other theft dominated crime reports (45 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Other theft were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (8 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 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (43 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Public order dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (76 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20258
December 20241
October 20243

A total of 119 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202545
April 202528
March 20252
February 20254
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20245
July 20243
June 202422
May 20243

A total of 42 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
January 20255
December 20246
November 20248
September 20244
August 20245
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 77 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20259
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20249
October 202415
September 202411
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 202414

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20253
November 20247
October 20243
September 20244
August 20243
July 20248
June 202414
May 20241

A total of 112 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20255
February 20251
January 20258
December 202414
November 202413
October 202410
September 202410
August 20244
July 202414
June 202422
May 20246

A total of 295 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202520
March 202512
February 202515
January 202516
December 202416
November 202443
October 202411
September 202420
August 202424
July 20249
June 202476
May 202422

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20252
September 20243
August 20241
June 20244

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
September 20246
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242

High Crime Locations West End South in May 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total44
Other theft40
Burglary2
Shoplifting2
2. Tamar Gardens (Map)
Total12
Criminal damage and arson4
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
Vehicle crime2
3. Marshall Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
4. Chalk Hill (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
5. Beauworth Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
7. Carpathia Close (Map)
Total2
Public order2
8. Cerne Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
10. Shopping Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1

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