Crime in Hedge End: statistics, rates and trends
1,332 crimes were recorded in Hedge End in the 12 months to July 2026, 56.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Hedge End
- Questions about crime in Hedge End
- About this data
1,332 crimes were recorded in Hedge End in the 12 months to July 2026, 56.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 502 reports (38% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Hedge End has the 1,027th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Hedge End | Eastleigh | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,332 | 9,302 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 56.9 | 65.1 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | -0% | -1% |
| Population | 23,421 | 142,933 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Hedge End was highest in the year to July 2018 (1,759 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,332). Over the whole period it fell 24%, 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 | 1,332 | 56.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,419 | 60.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,341 | 57.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,422 | 60.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,636 | 69.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,488 | 63.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,426 | 60.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,408 | 60.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,759 | 75.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 108 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Hedge End 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. Rates were well above the national level for shoplifting.
The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+22%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-36%) and other crime (-26%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 502 | 21.4 | 0.63 | -4% |
| Shoplifting | 276 | 11.8 | 1.42 | +7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 144 | 6.1 | 0.40 | -25% |
| Public order | 92 | 3.9 | 0.59 | -8% |
| Other theft | 68 | 2.9 | 0.45 | -3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 60 | 2.6 | 0.38 | -36% |
| Vehicle crime | 50 | 2.1 | 0.43 | +22% |
| Burglary | 38 | 1.6 | 0.46 | +3% |
| Other crime | 29 | 1.2 | 0.59 | -26% |
| Drugs | 25 | 1.1 | 0.33 | -4% |
| Possession of weapons | 25 | 1.1 | 1.10 | +39% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 0.3 | 0.41 | +60% |
| Robbery | 8 | 0.3 | 0.25 | -20% |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 0.3 | 0.18 | +40% |
Violence and sexual offences in Hedge End
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Hedge End recorded 502 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 37.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Hedge End
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Hedge End recorded 276 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 20.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Hedge End
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Hedge End recorded 144 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 10.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Hedge End
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Hedge End recorded 92 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Hedge End
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Hedge End recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Hedge End
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Hedge End recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Hedge End
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Hedge End recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Hedge End
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Hedge End recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Hedge End
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Hedge End recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Hedge End
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Hedge End recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Hedge End
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Hedge End recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 39% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Hedge End
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Hedge End recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Hedge End
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Hedge End recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Hedge End
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Hedge End recorded 7 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 40% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Hedge End, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Hedge End.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hedge End |
|---|---|---|---|
| West End (Eastleigh) | 786 | 74.7 | +31% |
| Bursledon | 502 | 68.6 | +21% |
| Whiteley | 667 | 65.5 | +15% |
| Netley | 626 | 81.3 | +43% |
| Eastleigh | 3,685 | 77.6 | +36% |
| Southampton | 34,149 | 131.6 | +131% |
| Locks Heath | 1,926 | 53.5 | -6% |
| Chandler's Ford | 1,059 | 34.9 | -39% |
2 areas within Hedge End, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Hedge End South had the highest rate (80.5 per 1,000) and Hedge End North the lowest (39.6). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hedge End South | Neighbourhood | 10,822 | 871 | 80.5 |
| Hedge End North | Neighbourhood | 10,792 | 427 | 39.6 |
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 Hedge End over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 239 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 120 |
| On or near Parking Area | 46 |
| On or near Thurmell Walk | 36 |
| On or near Taplin Drive | 35 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 34 |
| On or near Wildern Court | 34 |
| On or near Cedar Close | 33 |
| On or near Mallett Close | 19 |
| On or near Wilkins Road | 18 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Hedge End 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 433 | 32.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 354 | 26.6% |
| Not recorded | 144 | 10.8% |
| Under investigation | 118 | 8.9% |
| Local resolution | 97 | 7.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 58 | 4.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 55 | 4.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 20 | 1.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 19 | 1.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 17 | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 9 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 0.6% |
Hedge End has an estimated population of 23,421. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Hedge End sits in decile 8.9, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Hedge End |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.9% |
| Social rented homes | 7.5% |
| Private rented homes | 14.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.9 |
Is Hedge End a safe place to live?
Hedge End recorded 56.9 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 Hedge End?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 502 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (276).
Is crime in Hedge End going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hedge End was down 6% on the year before: 1,332 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,419 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Hedge End?
Hedge End 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 Hedge End. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.