Crime in Netley: statistics, rates and trends
626 crimes were recorded in Netley in the 12 months to July 2026, 81.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 20% on the year before.
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626 crimes were recorded in Netley in the 12 months to July 2026, 81.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 20% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 225 reports (36% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Netley has the 594th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Netley | Eastleigh | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 626 | 9,302 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 81.3 | 65.1 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +20% | -0% | -1% |
| Population | 7,701 | 142,933 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Netley was highest in the year to July 2022 (763 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (473). Over the whole period it rose 18%, 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 | 626 | 81.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 520 | 67.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 473 | 61.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 564 | 73.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 763 | 99.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 642 | 83.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 684 | 88.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 578 | 75.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 531 | 69.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 55 |
| June 2026 | 77 |
| May 2026 | 76 |
| April 2026 | 47 |
| March 2026 | 67 |
| February 2026 | 65 |
| January 2026 | 36 |
| December 2025 | 36 |
| November 2025 | 31 |
| October 2025 | 38 |
| September 2025 | 54 |
| August 2025 | 44 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Netley 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 anti-social behaviour.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+92%) and public order (+27%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-33%) and burglary (-33%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 225 | 29.2 | 0.85 | +7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 190 | 24.7 | 1.61 | +92% |
| Public order | 52 | 6.8 | 1.02 | +27% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 49 | 6.4 | 0.94 | +20% |
| Other theft | 30 | 3.9 | 0.61 | -30% |
| Other crime | 18 | 2.3 | 1.11 | +64% |
| Burglary | 16 | 2.1 | 0.59 | -33% |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 1.8 | 0.37 | -33% |
| Drugs | 12 | 1.6 | 0.48 | +100% |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 1.2 | 0.14 | -31% |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.8 | 0.58 | +200% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.4 | 0.40 | -25% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.16 | -50% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.08 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Netley
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Netley recorded 225 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (29.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 35.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Netley
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Netley recorded 190 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 92% on the year before. It made up 30.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Netley
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Netley recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Netley
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Netley recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Netley
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Netley recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Netley
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Netley recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 64% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Netley
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Netley recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Netley
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Netley recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Netley
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Netley recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Netley
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Netley recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Netley
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Netley recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Netley
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Netley recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Netley
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Netley recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Netley
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Netley recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Netley, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Netley.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Netley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bursledon | 502 | 68.6 | -16% |
| Hythe and Dibden Purlieu | 1,234 | 60.5 | -26% |
| Hedge End | 1,332 | 56.9 | -30% |
| Locks Heath | 1,926 | 53.5 | -34% |
| Holbury | 471 | 61.0 | -25% |
| Southampton | 34,149 | 131.6 | +62% |
| West End (Eastleigh) | 786 | 74.7 | -8% |
| Whiteley | 667 | 65.5 | -19% |
1 areas within Netley, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Hamble & Netley had the highest rate (72.6 per 1,000) and Hamble & Netley the lowest (72.6). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamble & Netley | Neighbourhood | 9,712 | 705 | 72.6 |
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 Netley over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Garfield Road | 79 |
| On or near Supermarket | 53 |
| On or near Westwood Road | 45 |
| On or near Victoria Road | 33 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 31 |
| On or near Sedgemead | 29 |
| On or near Abbey Hill | 21 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 21 |
| On or near Parking Area | 20 |
| On or near Grange Court | 19 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Netley 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Not recorded | 190 | 30.4% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 164 | 26.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 134 | 21.4% |
| Under investigation | 42 | 6.7% |
| Local resolution | 24 | 3.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 21 | 3.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 17 | 2.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 17 | 2.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 1.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% |
Netley has an estimated population of 7,701. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Netley sits in decile 7.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Netley |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.1% |
| Social rented homes | 17.2% |
| Private rented homes | 13.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.0 |
Is Netley a safe place to live?
Netley recorded 81.3 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 Netley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 225 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (190).
Is crime in Netley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Netley was up 20% on the year before: 626 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 520 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Netley?
Netley 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 Netley. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.