Crime in Chandler's Ford: statistics, rates and trends
1,067 crimes were recorded in Chandler's Ford in the 12 months to August 2026, 35.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Chandler's Ford
- Questions about crime in Chandler's Ford
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (462), anti-social behaviour (125) and public order (86) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,345th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Chandler's Ford | Eastleigh | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,067 | 9,432 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 35.2 | 66.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 30,334 | 142,933 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Chandler's Ford peaked in the year to August 2022 (1,488 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (1,066). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 20%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,067 | 35.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,164 | 38.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,066 | 35.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,175 | 38.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,488 | 49.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,310 | 43.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,210 | 39.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,119 | 36.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,330 | 43.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 89 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and drugs (74% below) and anti-social behaviour (73% below) were well below it. On the year before, burglary rose from 30 to 43 and vehicle crime rose from 46 to 57, while criminal damage and arson fell from 93 to 58 and anti-social behaviour fell from 161 to 125.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 462 | 15.2 | 34.2 | -15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 125 | 4.1 | 15.4 | -22% |
| Public order | 86 | 2.8 | 6.7 | +4% |
| Shoplifting | 83 | 2.7 | 8.5 | +15% |
| Other theft | 70 | 2.3 | 6.4 | -10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 58 | 1.9 | 6.7 | -38% |
| Vehicle crime | 57 | 1.9 | 5.0 | +24% |
| Burglary | 43 | 1.4 | 3.6 | +43% |
| Drugs | 26 | 0.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 26 | 0.9 | 2.1 | +24% |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest towns has a higher crime rate than Chandler's Ford.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Chandler's Ford |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastleigh | 3,767 | 79.3 | +125% |
| North Baddesley | 285 | 40.6 | +15% |
| Romsey | 1,081 | 55.6 | +58% |
| Rownhams and Nursling | 358 | 62.1 | +77% |
| West End (Eastleigh) | 797 | 75.7 | +115% |
| Southampton | 34,688 | 133.7 | +280% |
| Hedge End | 1,356 | 57.9 | +65% |
| Winchester | 4,246 | 81.0 | +130% |
Of the 3 areas within Chandler's Ford, Chandler's Ford had the highest crime rate (36.4 per 1,000) and Valley Park the lowest (22.9).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chandler's Ford | Neighbourhood | 10,597 | 386 | 36.4 |
| Hiltingbury | Neighbourhood | 10,821 | 354 | 32.7 |
| Valley Park | Neighbourhood | 5,946 | 136 | 22.9 |
The 10 locations below account for 34% of the crime recorded in Chandler's Ford over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (159).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 159 |
| On or near Chandlers Ford | 32 |
| On or near Parking Area | 25 |
| On or near Osborne Drive | 24 |
| On or near Richmond Close | 23 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 22 |
| On or near Steele Close | 20 |
| On or near Meadow Grove | 19 |
| On or near Kent Road | 18 |
| On or near Devon Close | 17 |
Of the 942 crimes in Chandler's Ford with a recorded outcome, 32% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 125 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 348 | 36.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 303 | 32.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 97 | 10.3% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 53 | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 40 | 4.2% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 39 | 4.1% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 36 | 3.8% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 9 | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Chandler's Ford has an estimated population of 30,334 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (6.7%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (10%, against 23%) and less private renting (12%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Chandler's Ford average decile 9.4 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Chandler's Ford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 42.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 10.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 10.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 81.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 6.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Chandler's Ford a safe place to live?
Chandler's Ford recorded 35.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,345th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Chandler's Ford?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 462 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (125).
Is crime in Chandler's Ford going up or down?
Recorded crime in Chandler's Ford was down 8% on the year before: 1,067 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,164 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Chandler's Ford?
About 30,334 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Chandler's Ford?
Chandler's Ford 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.