Crime in Eastleigh: statistics, rates and trends

3,685 crimes were recorded in Eastleigh in the 12 months to July 2026, 77.6 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 1,834 reports (50% of the total).

Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Eastleigh has the 660th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Eastleigh was highest in the year to July 2022 (4,643 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (3,544). Over the whole period it fell 10%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Eastleigh 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 bicycle theft (+46%) and other crime (+18%).

The largest falls were in shoplifting (-30%) and vehicle crime (-26%).

Violence and sexual offences in Eastleigh

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Eastleigh recorded 1,834 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (38.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 49.8% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Eastleigh

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Eastleigh recorded 410 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 11.1% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Eastleigh

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Eastleigh recorded 262 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Eastleigh

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Eastleigh recorded 245 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Eastleigh

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Eastleigh recorded 224 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 30% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Eastleigh

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Eastleigh recorded 217 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Eastleigh

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Eastleigh recorded 104 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Eastleigh

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Eastleigh recorded 99 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Eastleigh

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Eastleigh recorded 80 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 12% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Eastleigh

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Eastleigh recorded 80 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Eastleigh

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Eastleigh recorded 49 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 4% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Eastleigh

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Eastleigh recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 46% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Eastleigh

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Eastleigh recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 37% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Eastleigh

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Eastleigh recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 250% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the towns closest to Eastleigh, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Eastleigh.

5 areas within Eastleigh, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Eastleigh Central had the highest rate (131.7 per 1,000) and Bishopstoke the lowest (37.3). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.

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 over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Eastleigh 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.

Eastleigh has an estimated population of 47,502. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Eastleigh sits in decile 6.7, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.