Crime in Bursledon: statistics, rates and trends
502 crimes were recorded in Bursledon in the 12 months to July 2026, 68.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 16% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Bursledon at a glance
- Crime trends in Bursledon
- Types of crime in Bursledon
- Bursledon compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Bursledon
- Streets with the most crime in Bursledon
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bursledon
- Population and deprivation in Bursledon
- Questions about crime in Bursledon
- About this data
502 crimes were recorded in Bursledon in the 12 months to July 2026, 68.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 16% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 246 reports (49% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Bursledon has the 816th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Bursledon | Eastleigh | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 502 | 9,302 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 68.6 | 65.1 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -16% | -0% | -1% |
| Population | 7,317 | 142,933 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Bursledon was highest in the year to July 2025 (600 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (440). Over the whole period it fell 4%, 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 | 502 | 68.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 600 | 82.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 523 | 71.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 583 | 79.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 452 | 61.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 440 | 60.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 529 | 72.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 546 | 74.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 523 | 71.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 34 |
| June 2026 | 51 |
| May 2026 | 51 |
| April 2026 | 36 |
| March 2026 | 45 |
| February 2026 | 25 |
| January 2026 | 37 |
| December 2025 | 60 |
| November 2025 | 49 |
| October 2025 | 47 |
| September 2025 | 36 |
| August 2025 | 31 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bursledon 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 other theft (+50%).
The largest falls were in shoplifting (-89%) and vehicle crime (-45%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 246 | 33.6 | 0.98 | -12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 53 | 7.2 | 0.47 | -21% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 42 | 5.7 | 0.85 | +5% |
| Other theft | 39 | 5.3 | 0.83 | +50% |
| Public order | 37 | 5.1 | 0.76 | -27% |
| Vehicle crime | 29 | 4.0 | 0.80 | -45% |
| Burglary | 19 | 2.6 | 0.73 | +27% |
| Other crime | 11 | 1.5 | 0.71 | -27% |
| Drugs | 10 | 1.4 | 0.42 | +43% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 1.0 | 0.99 | +75% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 0.5 | 0.07 | -89% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.4 | 0.30 | +200% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.17 | -50% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.08 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Bursledon
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bursledon recorded 246 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (33.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 49.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Bursledon
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bursledon recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 10.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Bursledon
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bursledon recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Bursledon
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bursledon recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Bursledon
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bursledon recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Bursledon
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bursledon recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Bursledon
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bursledon recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Bursledon
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bursledon recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Bursledon
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bursledon recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Bursledon
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bursledon recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 75% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Bursledon
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bursledon recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 89% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Bursledon
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bursledon recorded 3 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 200% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Bursledon
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Bursledon recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Bursledon
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Bursledon recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Bursledon, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bursledon.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bursledon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netley | 626 | 81.3 | +18% |
| Hedge End | 1,332 | 56.9 | -17% |
| Whiteley | 667 | 65.5 | -4% |
| West End (Eastleigh) | 786 | 74.7 | +9% |
| Locks Heath | 1,926 | 53.5 | -22% |
| Southampton | 34,149 | 131.6 | +92% |
| Hythe and Dibden Purlieu | 1,234 | 60.5 | -12% |
| Holbury | 471 | 61.0 | -11% |
1 areas within Bursledon, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Bursledon & Hound North had the highest rate (71.1 per 1,000) and Bursledon & Hound North the lowest (71.1). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bursledon & Hound North | Neighbourhood | 12,666 | 900 | 71.1 |
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 Bursledon over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Chamberlayne Road | 39 |
| On or near Parsons Avenue | 28 |
| On or near Foundry Crescent | 19 |
| On or near Fairfax Mews | 13 |
| On or near Reeves Way | 13 |
| On or near Cunningham Gardens | 12 |
| On or near Silver Birches | 12 |
| On or near Woodlands Way | 12 |
| On or near Oak Road | 11 |
| On or near School Road | 10 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bursledon 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 | 169 | 33.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 152 | 30.3% |
| Not recorded | 53 | 10.6% |
| Local resolution | 31 | 6.2% |
| Under investigation | 30 | 6.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 20 | 4.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 12 | 2.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 2.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 10 | 2.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 1.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 1.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Bursledon has an estimated population of 7,317. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bursledon sits in decile 6.5, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Bursledon |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.2% |
| Social rented homes | 22.8% |
| Private rented homes | 11.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.5 |
Is Bursledon a safe place to live?
Bursledon recorded 68.6 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 Bursledon?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 246 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (53).
Is crime in Bursledon going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bursledon was down 16% on the year before: 502 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 600 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Bursledon?
Bursledon 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 Bursledon. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.