Crime in West End (Eastleigh): statistics, rates and trends
786 crimes were recorded in West End (Eastleigh) in the 12 months to July 2026, 74.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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)
- Population and deprivation in West End (Eastleigh)
- Questions about crime in West End (Eastleigh)
- About this data
786 crimes were recorded in West End (Eastleigh) in the 12 months to July 2026, 74.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 320 reports (41% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, West End (Eastleigh) has the 703rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | West End (Eastleigh) | Eastleigh | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 786 | 9,302 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 74.7 | 65.1 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +8% | -0% | -1% |
| Population | 10,528 | 142,933 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in West End (Eastleigh) was highest in the year to July 2023 (891 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (695). Over the whole period it rose 7%, 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 | 786 | 74.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 729 | 69.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 741 | 70.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 891 | 84.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 817 | 77.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 695 | 66.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 724 | 68.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 785 | 74.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 736 | 69.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 68 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in West End (Eastleigh) 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 vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+50%) and criminal damage and arson (+35%). The largest falls were in other theft (-37%) and public order (-31%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 320 | 30.4 | 0.89 | +26% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 108 | 10.3 | 0.67 | +50% |
| Vehicle crime | 80 | 7.6 | 1.54 | +0% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 58 | 5.5 | 0.81 | +35% |
| Shoplifting | 58 | 5.5 | 0.66 | -21% |
| Public order | 51 | 4.8 | 0.73 | -31% |
| Other theft | 41 | 3.9 | 0.61 | -37% |
| Burglary | 30 | 2.8 | 0.81 | +15% |
| Drugs | 14 | 1.3 | 0.41 | +40% |
| Other crime | 10 | 0.9 | 0.45 | -33% |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 0.9 | 0.88 | +12% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.4 | 0.28 | +33% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.35 | -40% |
Violence and sexual offences in West End (Eastleigh)
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. West End (Eastleigh) recorded 320 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (30.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 40.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in West End (Eastleigh)
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. West End (Eastleigh) recorded 108 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 13.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in West End (Eastleigh)
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. West End (Eastleigh) recorded 80 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 10.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in West End (Eastleigh)
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. West End (Eastleigh) recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in West End (Eastleigh)
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. West End (Eastleigh) recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in West End (Eastleigh)
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. West End (Eastleigh) recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in West End (Eastleigh)
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. West End (Eastleigh) recorded 41 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 37% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in West End (Eastleigh)
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. West End (Eastleigh) recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in West End (Eastleigh)
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. West End (Eastleigh) recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in West End (Eastleigh)
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. West End (Eastleigh) recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in West End (Eastleigh)
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. West End (Eastleigh) recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in West End (Eastleigh)
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. West End (Eastleigh) recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in West End (Eastleigh)
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. West End (Eastleigh) recorded 3 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 down 40% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to West End (Eastleigh), for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to West End (Eastleigh).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs West End (Eastleigh) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hedge End | 1,332 | 56.9 | -24% |
| Southampton | 34,149 | 131.6 | +76% |
| Eastleigh | 3,685 | 77.6 | +4% |
| Bursledon | 502 | 68.6 | -8% |
| Netley | 626 | 81.3 | +9% |
| Chandler's Ford | 1,059 | 34.9 | -53% |
| Whiteley | 667 | 65.5 | -12% |
| Rownhams and Nursling | 365 | 63.3 | -15% |
2 areas within West End (Eastleigh), ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. West End South had the highest rate (72.0 per 1,000) and West End North the lowest (70.1). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West End South | Neighbourhood | 5,760 | 415 | 72.0 |
| West End North | Neighbourhood | 5,980 | 419 | 70.1 |
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 West End (Eastleigh) over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 94 |
| On or near Marshall Drive | 38 |
| On or near Monarch Way | 38 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 32 |
| On or near Supermarket | 28 |
| On or near Parking Area | 24 |
| On or near Midlands Estate | 22 |
| On or near Thames Close | 20 |
| On or near High Street | 16 |
| On or near Burnetts Lane | 14 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in West End (Eastleigh) 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 | 257 | 32.7% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 230 | 29.3% |
| Not recorded | 108 | 13.7% |
| Under investigation | 54 | 6.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 39 | 5.0% |
| Local resolution | 35 | 4.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 28 | 3.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 0.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.8% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.5% |
West End (Eastleigh) has an estimated population of 10,528. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in West End (Eastleigh) sits in decile 7.7, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | West End (Eastleigh) |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.0% |
| Social rented homes | 9.2% |
| Private rented homes | 13.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.7 |
Is West End (Eastleigh) a safe place to live?
West End (Eastleigh) recorded 74.7 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 West End (Eastleigh)?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 320 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (108).
Is crime in West End (Eastleigh) going up or down?
Recorded crime in West End (Eastleigh) was up 8% on the year before: 786 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 729 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers West End (Eastleigh)?
West End (Eastleigh) 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 West End (Eastleigh). Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.