Crime in Chandler's Ford: statistics, rates and trends
1,059 crimes were recorded in Chandler's Ford in the 12 months to July 2026, 34.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Chandler's Ford at a glance
- Crime trends in Chandler's Ford
- Types of crime in Chandler's Ford
- Chandler's Ford compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Chandler's Ford
- Streets with the most crime in Chandler's Ford
- What happened after crimes were reported in Chandler's Ford
- Population and deprivation in Chandler's Ford
- Questions about crime in Chandler's Ford
- About this data
1,059 crimes were recorded in Chandler's Ford in the 12 months to July 2026, 34.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 10% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 496 reports (47% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Chandler's Ford has the 1,367th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Chandler's Ford | Eastleigh | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,059 | 9,302 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 34.9 | 65.1 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -10% | -0% | -1% |
| Population | 30,334 | 142,933 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Chandler's Ford was highest in the year to July 2022 (1,510 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,059). Over the whole period it fell 21%, 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 | 1,059 | 34.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,172 | 38.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,062 | 35.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,199 | 39.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,510 | 49.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,311 | 43.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,158 | 38.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,118 | 36.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,340 | 44.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 85 |
| June 2026 | 100 |
| May 2026 | 97 |
| April 2026 | 82 |
| March 2026 | 100 |
| February 2026 | 84 |
| January 2026 | 106 |
| December 2025 | 70 |
| November 2025 | 91 |
| October 2025 | 86 |
| September 2025 | 77 |
| August 2025 | 81 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Chandler's Ford 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 crime (+19%) and burglary (+18%).
The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-51%) and anti-social behaviour (-33%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 496 | 16.4 | 0.48 | -3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 116 | 3.8 | 0.25 | -33% |
| Public order | 89 | 2.9 | 0.44 | +0% |
| Shoplifting | 69 | 2.3 | 0.27 | -9% |
| Other theft | 63 | 2.1 | 0.32 | -29% |
| Vehicle crime | 56 | 1.8 | 0.37 | +17% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 49 | 1.6 | 0.24 | -51% |
| Burglary | 40 | 1.3 | 0.37 | +18% |
| Other crime | 25 | 0.8 | 0.39 | +19% |
| Drugs | 22 | 0.7 | 0.22 | +29% |
| Possession of weapons | 18 | 0.6 | 0.61 | +200% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.2 | 0.24 | +0% |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.2 | 0.15 | +100% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.1 | 0.08 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Chandler's Ford
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Chandler's Ford recorded 496 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 46.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Chandler's Ford
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Chandler's Ford recorded 116 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 11.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Chandler's Ford
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Chandler's Ford recorded 89 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Chandler's Ford
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Chandler's Ford recorded 69 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Chandler's Ford
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Chandler's Ford recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Chandler's Ford
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Chandler's Ford recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Chandler's Ford
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Chandler's Ford recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 51% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Chandler's Ford
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Chandler's Ford recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Chandler's Ford
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Chandler's Ford recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Chandler's Ford
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Chandler's Ford recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Chandler's Ford
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Chandler's Ford recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Chandler's Ford
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Chandler's Ford recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Chandler's Ford
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Chandler's Ford recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Chandler's Ford
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Chandler's Ford recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Chandler's Ford, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Chandler's Ford.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Chandler's Ford |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastleigh | 3,685 | 77.6 | +122% |
| North Baddesley | 278 | 39.6 | +13% |
| Romsey | 1,072 | 55.1 | +58% |
| Rownhams and Nursling | 365 | 63.3 | +81% |
| West End (Eastleigh) | 786 | 74.7 | +114% |
| Southampton | 34,149 | 131.6 | +277% |
| Hedge End | 1,332 | 56.9 | +63% |
| Winchester | 4,317 | 82.4 | +136% |
3 areas within Chandler's Ford, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Chandler's Ford had the highest rate (37.1 per 1,000) and Valley Park the lowest (21.2). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chandler's Ford | Neighbourhood | 10,597 | 393 | 37.1 |
| Hiltingbury | Neighbourhood | 10,821 | 334 | 30.9 |
| Valley Park | Neighbourhood | 5,946 | 126 | 21.2 |
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 Chandler's Ford over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 142 |
| On or near Chandlers Ford | 36 |
| On or near Kent Road | 26 |
| On or near Osborne Drive | 25 |
| On or near Parking Area | 23 |
| On or near Richmond Close | 23 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 23 |
| On or near Devon Close | 21 |
| On or near Steele Close | 18 |
| On or near Meadow Grove | 18 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Chandler's Ford 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 | 346 | 32.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 306 | 28.9% |
| Not recorded | 116 | 11.0% |
| Under investigation | 98 | 9.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 62 | 5.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 37 | 3.5% |
| Local resolution | 37 | 3.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 36 | 3.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 9 | 0.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.4% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Chandler's Ford has an estimated population of 30,334. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Chandler's Ford sits in decile 9.4, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Chandler's Ford |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 81.3% |
| Social rented homes | 6.7% |
| Private rented homes | 12.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.4 |
Is Chandler's Ford a safe place to live?
Chandler's Ford recorded 34.9 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 Chandler's Ford?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 496 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (116).
Is crime in Chandler's Ford going up or down?
Recorded crime in Chandler's Ford was down 10% on the year before: 1,059 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,172 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Chandler's Ford?
Chandler's Ford 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 Chandler's Ford. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.