Crime in Eastleigh: statistics, rates and trends
3,767 crimes were recorded in Eastleigh in the 12 months to August 2026, 79.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Eastleigh at a glance
- Crime trends in Eastleigh
- Types of crime in Eastleigh
- Eastleigh compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Eastleigh
- Streets with the most crime in Eastleigh
- What happened after crimes were reported in Eastleigh
- Demographics of Eastleigh
- Questions about crime in Eastleigh
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (1,720), anti-social behaviour (486) and public order (291) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 626th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Eastleigh | Eastleigh | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 3,767 | 9,432 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 79.3 | 66.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 47,502 | 142,933 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Eastleigh peaked in the year to August 2022 (4,595 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (3,600). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 7%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 3,767 | 79.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 3,628 | 76.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 3,879 | 81.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 4,257 | 89.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 4,595 | 96.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 4,018 | 84.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 4,390 | 92.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 3,600 | 75.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 4,062 | 85.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 374 |
| July 2026 | 399 |
| June 2026 | 333 |
| May 2026 | 314 |
| April 2026 | 370 |
| March 2026 | 337 |
| February 2026 | 257 |
| January 2026 | 238 |
| December 2025 | 279 |
| November 2025 | 288 |
| October 2025 | 284 |
| September 2025 | 294 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and robbery (57% below) and vehicle crime (54% below) were well below it. On the year before, bicycle theft rose from 23 to 46 and other crime rose from 61 to 90, while possession of weapons fell from 62 to 31.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,720 | 36.2 | 34.2 | -3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 486 | 10.2 | 15.4 | +26% |
| Public order | 291 | 6.1 | 6.7 | +9% |
| Other theft | 264 | 5.6 | 6.4 | +26% |
| Shoplifting | 246 | 5.2 | 8.5 | -14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 245 | 5.2 | 6.7 | 0% |
| Vehicle crime | 108 | 2.3 | 5.0 | -11% |
| Drugs | 106 | 2.2 | 3.3 | +28% |
| Other crime | 90 | 1.9 | 2.1 | +48% |
| Burglary | 89 | 1.9 | 3.6 | +5% |
| Bicycle theft | 46 | 1.0 | 0.8 | +100% |
| Possession of weapons | 31 | 0.7 | 1.0 | -50% |
| Robbery | 28 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 17 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Eastleigh; the highest is Southampton (133.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Chandler's Ford (35.2).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Eastleigh |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chandler's Ford | 1,067 | 35.2 | -56% |
| West End (Eastleigh) | 797 | 75.7 | -5% |
| Hedge End | 1,356 | 57.9 | -27% |
| Southampton | 34,688 | 133.7 | +69% |
| North Baddesley | 285 | 40.6 | -49% |
| Rownhams and Nursling | 358 | 62.1 | -22% |
| Bursledon | 493 | 67.4 | -15% |
| Romsey | 1,081 | 55.6 | -30% |
Of the 5 areas within Eastleigh, Eastleigh Central had the highest crime rate (139.2 per 1,000) and Bishopstoke the lowest (38.6), 4 times apart.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastleigh Central | Neighbourhood | 11,216 | 1,561 | 139.2 |
| Eastleigh South | Neighbourhood | 12,856 | 1,257 | 97.8 |
| Eastleigh North | Neighbourhood | 10,017 | 668 | 66.7 |
| Fair Oak & Horton Heath | Neighbourhood | 12,530 | 540 | 43.1 |
| Bishopstoke | Neighbourhood | 10,143 | 392 | 38.6 |
The 10 locations below account for 30% of the crime recorded in Eastleigh over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (452).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 452 |
| On or near Supermarket | 164 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 127 |
| On or near Wells Road | 89 |
| On or near Grantham Road | 60 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 54 |
| On or near Rowe Way | 49 |
| On or near Blenheim Road | 46 |
| On or near Meadow Lane | 46 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 42 |
Of the 3,281 crimes in Eastleigh with a recorded outcome, 29% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 486 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,291 | 39.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 946 | 28.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 374 | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 219 | 6.7% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 150 | 4.6% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 91 | 2.8% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 83 | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 50 | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 33 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 21 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 12 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 11 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Eastleigh has an estimated population of 47,502 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.8%, against 7.9%), fewer households without a car (15%, against 23%) and less private renting (15%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Eastleigh average decile 6.7 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Eastleigh | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 64.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 20.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 30.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 15.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 16.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Eastleigh a safe place to live?
Eastleigh recorded 79.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 626th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Eastleigh?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,720 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (486).
Is crime in Eastleigh going up or down?
Recorded crime in Eastleigh was up 4% on the year before: 3,767 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 3,628 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Eastleigh?
About 47,502 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 17% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Eastleigh?
Eastleigh 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.