Crime in Eastleigh district: statistics, rates and trends
9,302 crimes were recorded in Eastleigh district in the 12 months to July 2026, 65.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Eastleigh district at a glance
- Crime trends in Eastleigh district
- Types of crime in Eastleigh district
- Eastleigh district compared with nearby districts
- Areas within Eastleigh district
- Streets with the most crime in Eastleigh district
- What happened after crimes were reported in Eastleigh district
- Population and deprivation in Eastleigh district
- Questions about crime in Eastleigh district
- About this data
9,302 crimes were recorded in Eastleigh district in the 12 months to July 2026, 65.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 4,202 reports (45% of the total).
Of the 308 districts covered by this site, Eastleigh district has the 244th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Eastleigh district | Hampshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 9,302 | 93,230 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 65.1 | 64.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -0% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 142,933 | 1,447,214 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Eastleigh district was highest in the year to July 2022 (11,169 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (9,164). Over the whole period it fell 9%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 9,302 | 65.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 9,318 | 65.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 9,409 | 65.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 10,196 | 71.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 11,169 | 78.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 9,987 | 69.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 10,197 | 71.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 9,164 | 64.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 10,255 | 71.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 992 |
| June 2026 | 829 |
| May 2026 | 823 |
| April 2026 | 805 |
| March 2026 | 854 |
| February 2026 | 678 |
| January 2026 | 659 |
| December 2025 | 718 |
| November 2025 | 736 |
| October 2025 | 733 |
| September 2025 | 738 |
| August 2025 | 737 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Eastleigh district over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in theft from the person (+60%) and robbery (+46%).
The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-19%) and shoplifting (-18%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 4,202 | 29.4 | 0.86 | +7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1,258 | 8.8 | 0.57 | +5% |
| Public order | 677 | 4.7 | 0.71 | -12% |
| Shoplifting | 676 | 4.7 | 0.57 | -18% |
| Other theft | 595 | 4.2 | 0.65 | -1% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 556 | 3.9 | 0.57 | -16% |
| Vehicle crime | 385 | 2.7 | 0.55 | -19% |
| Burglary | 250 | 1.7 | 0.49 | -8% |
| Drugs | 211 | 1.5 | 0.45 | +14% |
| Other crime | 207 | 1.4 | 0.69 | +4% |
| Possession of weapons | 126 | 0.9 | 0.91 | +37% |
| Bicycle theft | 67 | 0.5 | 0.57 | +26% |
| Robbery | 60 | 0.4 | 0.31 | +46% |
| Theft from the person | 32 | 0.2 | 0.13 | +60% |
Violence and sexual offences in Eastleigh district
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Eastleigh district recorded 4,202 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (29.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 45.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Eastleigh district
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Eastleigh district recorded 1,258 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 13.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Eastleigh district
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Eastleigh district recorded 677 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Eastleigh district
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Eastleigh district recorded 676 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Eastleigh district
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Eastleigh district recorded 595 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Eastleigh district
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Eastleigh district recorded 556 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Eastleigh district
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Eastleigh district recorded 385 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Eastleigh district
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Eastleigh district recorded 250 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Eastleigh district
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Eastleigh district recorded 211 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Eastleigh district
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Eastleigh district recorded 207 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Eastleigh district
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Eastleigh district recorded 126 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 37% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Eastleigh district
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Eastleigh district recorded 67 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Eastleigh district
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Eastleigh district recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 46% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Eastleigh district
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Eastleigh district recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the districts closest to Eastleigh district, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Eastleigh district.
| District | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Eastleigh district |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 34,149 | 131.6 | +102% |
| Winchester | 8,532 | 62.9 | -3% |
| Fareham | 6,986 | 60.5 | -7% |
| Gosport | 6,538 | 78.8 | +21% |
| New Forest | 10,252 | 58.2 | -11% |
| Test Valley | 8,166 | 60.4 | -7% |
| Portsmouth | 26,665 | 124.4 | +91% |
| Havant | 11,044 | 87.0 | +34% |
23 areas within Eastleigh district, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Eastleigh Central had the highest rate (131.7 per 1,000) and Hiltingbury the lowest (30.9). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastleigh Central | Neighbourhood | 11,216 | 1,477 | 131.7 |
| Eastleigh South | Neighbourhood | 12,856 | 1,269 | 98.7 |
| Botley | Town | 3,180 | 266 | 83.6 |
| Netley | Town | 7,701 | 626 | 81.3 |
| Hedge End South | Neighbourhood | 10,822 | 871 | 80.5 |
| Eastleigh | Town | 47,502 | 3,685 | 77.6 |
| West End (Eastleigh) | Town | 10,528 | 786 | 74.7 |
| Hamble & Netley | Neighbourhood | 9,712 | 705 | 72.6 |
| West End South | Neighbourhood | 5,760 | 415 | 72.0 |
| Bursledon & Hound North | Neighbourhood | 12,666 | 900 | 71.1 |
| West End North | Neighbourhood | 5,980 | 419 | 70.1 |
| Bursledon | Town | 7,317 | 502 | 68.6 |
| Eastleigh North | Neighbourhood | 10,017 | 686 | 68.5 |
| Botley | Neighbourhood | 9,021 | 521 | 57.8 |
| Hedge End | Town | 23,421 | 1,332 | 56.9 |
| Hamble-le-Rice | Town | 4,089 | 222 | 54.3 |
| Fair Oak & Horton Heath | Neighbourhood | 12,530 | 507 | 40.5 |
| Hedge End North | Neighbourhood | 10,792 | 427 | 39.6 |
| Bishopstoke | Neighbourhood | 10,143 | 378 | 37.3 |
| Chandler's Ford | Neighbourhood | 10,597 | 393 | 37.1 |
| Chandler's Ford | Town | 30,334 | 1,059 | 34.9 |
| Horton Heath | Town | 1,648 | 52 | 31.6 |
| Hiltingbury | Neighbourhood | 10,821 | 334 | 30.9 |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Eastleigh district over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 743 |
| On or near Parking Area | 594 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 263 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 224 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 152 |
| On or near Winchester Road | 108 |
| On or near Wells Road | 87 |
| On or near Garfield Road | 79 |
| On or near Grantham Road | 62 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 59 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Eastleigh district over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 2,910 | 31.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 2,573 | 27.7% |
| Not recorded | 1,258 | 13.5% |
| Under investigation | 842 | 9.1% |
| Local resolution | 497 | 5.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 420 | 4.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 327 | 3.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 194 | 2.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 85 | 0.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 85 | 0.9% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 60 | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 31 | 0.3% |
Eastleigh district has an estimated population of 142,933. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Eastleigh district sits in decile 7.7, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Eastleigh district |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.0% |
| Social rented homes | 13.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.7 |
Is Eastleigh district a safe place to live?
Eastleigh district recorded 65.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Eastleigh district?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 4,202 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (1,258).
Is crime in Eastleigh district going up or down?
Recorded crime in Eastleigh district was almost unchanged on the year before: 9,302 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 9,318 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Eastleigh district?
Eastleigh district is policed by Hampshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Eastleigh district. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.