Crime in Bursledon: statistics, rates and trends
493 crimes were recorded in Bursledon in the 12 months to August 2026, 67.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Bursledon
- Questions about crime in Bursledon
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (226), anti-social behaviour (58) and criminal damage and arson (43) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 824th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Bursledon | Eastleigh | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 493 | 9,432 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 67.4 | 66.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -15% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 7,317 | 142,933 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Bursledon peaked in the year to August 2025 (581 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (445). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 3%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 493 | 67.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 581 | 79.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 537 | 73.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 573 | 78.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 456 | 62.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 445 | 60.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 514 | 70.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 552 | 75.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 507 | 69.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 22 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (48% below) and public order (22% below) were well below it. On the year before, other theft rose from 25 to 41 and criminal damage and arson rose from 37 to 43, while vehicle crime fell from 51 to 30 and violence and sexual offences fell from 283 to 226.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 226 | 30.9 | 34.2 | -20% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 58 | 7.9 | 15.4 | 0% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 43 | 5.9 | 6.7 | +16% |
| Other theft | 41 | 5.6 | 6.4 | +64% |
| Public order | 38 | 5.2 | 6.7 | -19% |
| Vehicle crime | 30 | 4.1 | 5.0 | -41% |
| Burglary | 19 | 2.6 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 12 | 1.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 10 | 1.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 1.0 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 0.5 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Bursledon; the highest is Southampton (133.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Locks Heath (53.5).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bursledon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netley | 638 | 82.8 | +23% |
| Hedge End | 1,356 | 57.9 | -14% |
| Whiteley | 657 | 64.6 | -4% |
| West End (Eastleigh) | 797 | 75.7 | +12% |
| Locks Heath | 1,925 | 53.5 | -21% |
| Southampton | 34,688 | 133.7 | +98% |
| Hythe and Dibden Purlieu | 1,236 | 60.6 | -10% |
| Holbury | 482 | 62.4 | -7% |
Bursledon & Hound North is the one area listed within Bursledon, with 70.7 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bursledon & Hound North | Neighbourhood | 12,666 | 895 | 70.7 |
The 10 locations below account for 33% of the crime recorded in Bursledon over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Chamberlayne Road” (38).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Chamberlayne Road | 38 |
| On or near Parsons Avenue | 27 |
| On or near Foundry Crescent | 17 |
| On or near Fairfax Mews | 14 |
| On or near Cunningham Gardens | 12 |
| On or near Reeves Way | 12 |
| On or near Woodlands Way | 12 |
| On or near Silver Birches | 11 |
| On or near Kinsbourne Rise | 10 |
| On or near Oak Road | 10 |
Of the 435 crimes in Bursledon with a recorded outcome, 36% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 58 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 167 | 38.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 156 | 35.9% | 35.3% |
| Local resolution | 32 | 7.4% | 3.1% |
| Under investigation | 23 | 5.3% | 11.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 11 | 2.5% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 10 | 2.3% | 5.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 10 | 2.3% | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 1.4% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Bursledon has an estimated population of 7,317 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (9.0%, against 23.3%), fewer students (4.2%, against 7.9%) and less private renting (11%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bursledon average decile 6.5 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Bursledon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 64.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 20.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 31.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 9.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 22.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Bursledon a safe place to live?
Bursledon recorded 67.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 824th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Bursledon?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 226 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (58).
Is crime in Bursledon going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bursledon was down 15% on the year before: 493 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 581 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bursledon?
About 7,317 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 16% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bursledon?
Bursledon is policed by Hampshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.