Bursledon Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Bursledon's crime profile in September 2023 reveals a stark imbalance between violent and property crimes, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 56.3% of all reported incidents. This dominance of violent crime—36 cases compared to 14 property crimes—contrasts sharply with the UK average, where violent offences make up only 33.7% of the total. The local rate of 9.2 per 1,000 residents is 15% above the national average, with violence and sexual offences alone contributing 90% above the UK benchmark of 2.7 per 1,000. This disparity may partly explain the area's elevated overall rate, given the built-up nature of Bursledon within Eastleigh. Seasonal factors in September, including the return to school and university freshers, likely contribute to the spike in violent crime, as increased foot traffic and social interactions in public spaces create conditions conducive to conflict. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences, while lower than the UK average, show a more balanced distribution of crime types, with anti-social behaviour at 1.3 per 1,000 (3% below the UK average) and public order at 0.6 per 1,000 (3% below). Vehicle crime, at 0.7 per 1,000 (46% above the UK average), may reflect the area's proximity to transport hubs or commuter routes. The absence of shoplifting and drug-related offences below the UK average suggests a relatively stable local economy, though the sharp rise in violence raises questions about the impact of transient populations during the academic term.

The most dramatic shift in September 2023 was the 157.1% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 14 to 36 incidents. This surge—consistent with the start of the academic term—suggests a direct link between population influx and violent crime. Vehicle crime also jumped 150%, from 2 to 5 incidents, possibly due to increased traffic congestion around schools and universities. Conversely, public order offences fell by 33.3%, and anti-social behaviour decreased by 18.2%, indicating some success in community policing efforts. Violence and sexual offences in Bursledon (5.2 per 1,000) are 90% above the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000, highlighting a stark regional disparity. For residents, the 157% rise in violent crime serves as a concrete indicator of the need for heightened awareness during the academic term.

Bursledon's crime rate in September 2023 rose sharply to 9.2 per 1,000 residents, a 77.9% increase from the previous month's 5.2 per 1,000. This jump aligns with the start of the academic term, when population density in the area rises due to student arrivals. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 2 crimes per day over the 30-day period, a figure that may feel more pronounced in a built-up area with limited open space. Monthly exposure calculations show that over the course of September, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 109 residents. This rate is higher than the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000, though the daily figure remains a local metric without direct UK comparison. The population context—6,971 residents—means that while the absolute number of crimes (64) is relatively low, the proportional increase from the prior month is striking. This contrast between absolute and relative metrics underscores the importance of viewing crime statistics through both local and national lenses.