Crime in Netley: statistics, rates and trends
638 crimes were recorded in Netley in the 12 months to August 2026, 82.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 25% on the year before.
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Anti-social behaviour (207), violence and sexual offences (204) and public order (57) made up 73% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 562nd of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Netley | Eastleigh | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 638 | 9,432 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 82.8 | 66.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +25% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 7,701 | 142,933 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Netley peaked in the year to August 2022 (754 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (480). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 23%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 638 | 82.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 512 | 66.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 480 | 62.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 553 | 71.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 754 | 97.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 647 | 84.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 693 | 90.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 590 | 76.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 517 | 67.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 56 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Netley recorded notably more anti-social behaviour (75% above the national rate), and notably less other theft (36% below) and violence and sexual offences (23% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 87 to 207 and public order rose from 37 to 57.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 207 | 26.9 | 15.4 | +138% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 204 | 26.5 | 34.2 | -14% |
| Public order | 57 | 7.4 | 6.7 | +54% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 52 | 6.8 | 6.7 | +41% |
| Other theft | 32 | 4.2 | 6.4 | -14% |
| Other crime | 20 | 2.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 17 | 2.2 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 1.9 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 13 | 1.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 1.4 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.9 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Netley; the highest is Southampton (133.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Locks Heath (53.5).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Netley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bursledon | 493 | 67.4 | -19% |
| Hythe and Dibden Purlieu | 1,236 | 60.6 | -27% |
| Hedge End | 1,356 | 57.9 | -30% |
| Locks Heath | 1,925 | 53.5 | -35% |
| Holbury | 482 | 62.4 | -25% |
| Southampton | 34,688 | 133.7 | +61% |
| West End (Eastleigh) | 797 | 75.7 | -9% |
| Whiteley | 657 | 64.6 | -22% |
Hamble & Netley is the one area listed within Netley, with 73.0 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamble & Netley | Neighbourhood | 9,712 | 709 | 73.0 |
The 10 locations below account for 56% of the crime recorded in Netley over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Garfield Road” (80).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Garfield Road | 80 |
| On or near Supermarket | 56 |
| On or near Westwood Road | 48 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 33 |
| On or near Victoria Road | 32 |
| On or near Sedgemead | 27 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 23 |
| On or near Abbey Hill | 21 |
| On or near Parking Area | 20 |
| On or near Grange Court | 17 |
Of the 431 crimes in Netley with a recorded outcome, 31% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 207 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 165 | 38.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 133 | 30.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 37 | 8.6% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 25 | 5.8% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 18 | 4.2% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 18 | 4.2% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 18 | 4.2% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
Netley has an estimated population of 7,701 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (3.9%, against 7.9%), fewer households without a car (13%, against 23%) and an older population (26%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Netley average decile 7.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Netley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 28.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 31.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 13.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 17.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Netley a safe place to live?
Netley recorded 82.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 562nd of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were anti-social behaviour.
What is the most common crime in Netley?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 207 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (204).
Is crime in Netley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Netley was up 25% on the year before: 638 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 512 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Netley?
About 7,701 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 26% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Netley?
Netley 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.