Crime in Hedge End: statistics, rates and trends
1,356 crimes were recorded in Hedge End in the 12 months to August 2026, 57.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Hedge End at a glance
- Crime trends in Hedge End
- Types of crime in Hedge End
- Hedge End compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Hedge End
- Streets with the most crime in Hedge End
- What happened after crimes were reported in Hedge End
- Demographics of Hedge End
- Questions about crime in Hedge End
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (441), shoplifting (306) and anti-social behaviour (172) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 998th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Hedge End | Eastleigh | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,356 | 9,432 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 57.9 | 66.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 23,421 | 142,933 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Hedge End peaked in the year to August 2018 (1,729 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (1,331). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 22%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,356 | 57.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,428 | 61.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,331 | 56.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,388 | 59.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,660 | 70.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,479 | 63.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,413 | 60.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,442 | 61.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,729 | 73.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 132 |
| July 2026 | 127 |
| June 2026 | 100 |
| May 2026 | 135 |
| April 2026 | 107 |
| March 2026 | 123 |
| February 2026 | 91 |
| January 2026 | 105 |
| December 2025 | 91 |
| November 2025 | 96 |
| October 2025 | 125 |
| September 2025 | 124 |
Compared with England and Wales, Hedge End recorded notably more shoplifting (55% above the national rate), and notably less drugs (67% below) and criminal damage and arson (56% below). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 40 to 58 and shoplifting rose from 240 to 306, while violence and sexual offences fell from 579 to 441 and criminal damage and arson fell from 89 to 69.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 441 | 18.8 | 34.2 | -24% |
| Shoplifting | 306 | 13.1 | 8.5 | +28% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 172 | 7.3 | 15.4 | -1% |
| Public order | 106 | 4.5 | 6.7 | +9% |
| Other theft | 72 | 3.1 | 6.4 | +9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 69 | 2.9 | 6.7 | -22% |
| Vehicle crime | 58 | 2.5 | 5.0 | +45% |
| Burglary | 39 | 1.7 | 3.6 | +11% |
| Other crime | 31 | 1.3 | 2.1 | -18% |
| Drugs | 25 | 1.1 | 3.3 | +4% |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 9 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Hedge End; the highest is Southampton (133.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Chandler's Ford (35.2).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hedge End |
|---|---|---|---|
| West End (Eastleigh) | 797 | 75.7 | +31% |
| Bursledon | 493 | 67.4 | +16% |
| Whiteley | 657 | 64.6 | +12% |
| Netley | 638 | 82.8 | +43% |
| Eastleigh | 3,767 | 79.3 | +37% |
| Southampton | 34,688 | 133.7 | +131% |
| Locks Heath | 1,925 | 53.5 | -8% |
| Chandler's Ford | 1,067 | 35.2 | -39% |
Of the 2 areas within Hedge End, Hedge End South had the highest crime rate (81.2 per 1,000) and Hedge End North the lowest (41.3).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hedge End South | Neighbourhood | 10,822 | 879 | 81.2 |
| Hedge End North | Neighbourhood | 10,792 | 446 | 41.3 |
The 10 locations below account for 45% of the crime recorded in Hedge End over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (245).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 245 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 118 |
| On or near Parking Area | 48 |
| On or near Taplin Drive | 35 |
| On or near Cedar Close | 34 |
| On or near Thurmell Walk | 34 |
| On or near Wildern Court | 34 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 29 |
| On or near Mallett Close | 19 |
| On or near Wilkins Road | 18 |
Of the 1,184 crimes in Hedge End with a recorded outcome, 37% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 172 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 441 | 37.2% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 351 | 29.6% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 115 | 9.7% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 103 | 8.7% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 57 | 4.8% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 39 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 24 | 2.0% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 20 | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 17 | 1.4% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 9 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Hedge End has an estimated population of 23,421 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (8.5%, against 23.3%), less social housing (7.5%, against 17.1%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (12%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Hedge End average decile 8.9 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Hedge End | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 65.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 32.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 8.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Hedge End a safe place to live?
Hedge End recorded 57.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 998th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Hedge End?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 441 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (306).
Is crime in Hedge End going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hedge End was down 5% on the year before: 1,356 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,428 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Hedge End?
About 23,421 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 19% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Hedge End?
Hedge End 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.