Crime in West End (Eastleigh): statistics, rates and trends
797 crimes were recorded in West End (Eastleigh) in the 12 months to August 2026, 75.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in West End (Eastleigh) at a glance
- Crime trends in West End (Eastleigh)
- Types of crime in West End (Eastleigh)
- West End (Eastleigh) compared with nearby towns
- Areas within West End (Eastleigh)
- Streets with the most crime in West End (Eastleigh)
- What happened after crimes were reported in West End (Eastleigh)
- Demographics of West End (Eastleigh)
- Questions about crime in West End (Eastleigh)
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (291), anti-social behaviour (128) and vehicle crime (82) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 682nd of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | West End (Eastleigh) | Eastleigh | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 797 | 9,432 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 75.7 | 66.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +13% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 10,528 | 142,933 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in West End (Eastleigh) peaked in the year to August 2023 (909 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (686). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 8%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 797 | 75.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 703 | 66.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 755 | 71.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 909 | 86.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 812 | 77.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 686 | 65.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 740 | 70.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 771 | 73.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 741 | 70.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 79 |
| July 2026 | 97 |
| June 2026 | 48 |
| May 2026 | 51 |
| April 2026 | 64 |
| March 2026 | 63 |
| February 2026 | 65 |
| January 2026 | 56 |
| December 2025 | 71 |
| November 2025 | 81 |
| October 2025 | 70 |
| September 2025 | 52 |
Compared with England and Wales, West End (Eastleigh) recorded notably more vehicle crime (57% above the national rate), and notably less other theft (35% below) and shoplifting (27% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 60 to 128 and criminal damage and arson rose from 38 to 63, while other theft fell from 60 to 44 and public order fell from 69 to 53.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 291 | 27.6 | 34.2 | +2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 128 | 12.2 | 15.4 | +113% |
| Vehicle crime | 82 | 7.8 | 5.0 | +15% |
| Shoplifting | 65 | 6.2 | 8.5 | +20% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 63 | 6.0 | 6.7 | +66% |
| Public order | 53 | 5.0 | 6.7 | -23% |
| Other theft | 44 | 4.2 | 6.4 | -27% |
| Burglary | 30 | 2.8 | 3.6 | +25% |
| Drugs | 14 | 1.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 13 | 1.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than West End (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 West End (Eastleigh) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hedge End | 1,356 | 57.9 | -24% |
| Southampton | 34,688 | 133.7 | +77% |
| Eastleigh | 3,767 | 79.3 | +5% |
| Bursledon | 493 | 67.4 | -11% |
| Netley | 638 | 82.8 | +9% |
| Chandler's Ford | 1,067 | 35.2 | -54% |
| Whiteley | 657 | 64.6 | -15% |
| Rownhams and Nursling | 358 | 62.1 | -18% |
Of the 2 areas within West End (Eastleigh), West End South had the highest crime rate (73.8 per 1,000) and West End North the lowest (70.2).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West End South | Neighbourhood | 5,760 | 425 | 73.8 |
| West End North | Neighbourhood | 5,980 | 420 | 70.2 |
The 10 locations below account for 42% of the crime recorded in West End (Eastleigh) over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (94).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 94 |
| On or near Monarch Way | 42 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 37 |
| On or near Marshall Drive | 32 |
| On or near Supermarket | 28 |
| On or near Parking Area | 27 |
| On or near Midlands Estate | 24 |
| On or near Thames Close | 20 |
| On or near High Street | 16 |
| On or near Kennet Close | 16 |
Of the 669 crimes in West End (Eastleigh) with a recorded outcome, 39% 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 128 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 258 | 38.6% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 223 | 33.3% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 56 | 8.4% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 35 | 5.2% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 32 | 4.8% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 25 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 13 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
West End (Eastleigh) has an estimated population of 10,528 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (10%, against 23%), fewer students (4.2%, against 7.9%) and less social housing (9.2%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up West End (Eastleigh) average decile 7.7 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | West End (Eastleigh) | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 28.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 29.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 10.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is West End (Eastleigh) a safe place to live?
West End (Eastleigh) recorded 75.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 682nd of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in West End (Eastleigh)?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 291 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (128).
Is crime in West End (Eastleigh) going up or down?
Recorded crime in West End (Eastleigh) was up 13% on the year before: 797 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 703 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of West End (Eastleigh)?
About 10,528 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 27% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers West End (Eastleigh)?
West End (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.