Bursledon Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

June 2023 marked an unexpected surge in burglary within Bursledon, a built-up area within Eastleigh, despite an overall 33.4% decline in total crime compared to the previous month. The area recorded 42 crimes, resulting in a crime rate of 6.0 per 1,000 residents—29.4% below the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 47.6% of all incidents (20 cases), with a rate of 2.9 per 1,000, just 1% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed with 19.1% of total crimes (8 cases), at 1.2 per 1,000, 19% below the UK average. This contrasted sharply with vehicle crime, which rose to 0.7 per 1,000 (5 cases), 49% above the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000. The seasonal context of June—marking the start of summer and longer daylight hours—may have influenced these patterns, though the 100% increase in burglary remains unexplained by available data. The area's low overall crime rate aligns with its character as a relatively stable, low-density built-up district, where community-focused policing and limited commercial activity may contribute to sustained safety. However, the spike in burglary suggests a need for targeted interventions, particularly in residential areas, as the increase defies the broader downward trend. The data also reveals a significant drop in criminal damage and arson, which fell by 85.7% from seven to one incident, reflecting seasonal factors such as reduced outdoor activity during summer months. These findings underscore the importance of ongoing monitoring and tailored strategies to address emerging local challenges while maintaining the area's overall safety record.

June 2023 saw a 100% increase in burglary cases, rising from one to two incidents. This unexpected spike contrasts with a 44.4% decrease in vehicle crime, which dropped from nine to five incidents, marking the most significant category-level decline. Anti-social behaviour also rose by 33.3%, with incidents increasing from six to eight, suggesting a possible link to summer-related social activity. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell sharply by 85.7%, dropping from seven to one incident. Bursledon's rate of violence and sexual offences (2.9 per 1,000) is 1% below the UK average, while vehicle crime (0.7 per 1,000) is 49% above the UK average. These divergent trends highlight the combination of local factors influencing different crime types, with burglary's increase remaining an outlier compared to the overall decline in crime rates.

Bursledon's crime rate in June 2023 fell to 6.0 per 1,000 residents, a 33.4% decrease from the previous month's rate of 9.0 per 1,000. This marks a notable decline in overall crime activity, though the area still maintains a crime rate 29.4% below the UK average. On a daily basis, Bursledon recorded approximately one reported crime per day over the 30-day period, reflecting a relatively low frequency of incidents compared to other areas. When scaled to the local population, the monthly exposure translates to one crime for every 166 residents, a figure that contextualises the impact of crime on individual households. This level of exposure is consistent with the area's character as a built-up district within Eastleigh, where community engagement and local policing initiatives may contribute to sustained low crime rates despite seasonal fluctuations. The shift from the previous month's higher rate underscores the influence of transient factors such as weather patterns or temporary changes in community activity during summer months.