Bursledon Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 6,971 residents, 46 crimes were recorded in Bursledon during May 2024, translating to a crime rate of 6.6 per 1,000 people. This figure is 21.4% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000, reflecting a consistently lower-than-average crime profile for the built-up area within Eastleigh. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 37% of all recorded crimes (17 incidents), followed by anti-social behaviour (17.4%) and other theft (10.9%). These figures contrast with UK averages, where violence and sexual offences occur at a rate of 2.8 per 1,000 (15% below Bursledon's rate) and anti-social behaviour at 1.4 per 1,000 (17% below). The seasonal context of May—characterised by extended evenings, bank holidays, and increased outdoor socialising—likely contributes to patterns observed, particularly in violent and anti-social incidents. While the area maintains a safer-than-average profile overall, the balance between property and violent crime remains relatively even, with 17 property crimes and 17 violent crimes reported. This suggests a dynamic crime picture where no single category dominates, though the low rates of shoplifting (53% below UK average) and burglary (3% below UK average) indicate strong community-level deterrence or effective local policing strategies. The absence of significant spikes in vehicle crime (28% above UK average) or other theft (21% above UK average) further highlights the area's distinct crime profile, which may be influenced by its suburban character and limited commercial density compared to larger urban centres.

May 2024 saw marked fluctuations in specific crime categories, with anti-social behaviour surging by 100% (from 4 to 8 incidents), criminal damage and arson doubling (2 to 4), and other theft increasing from zero to 5. These rises contrast sharply with an 81.8% drop in shoplifting, which fell from 11 to 2 incidents. The shift in crime mix reveals a notable departure from previous months, with property crimes (17) and violent crimes (17) remaining balanced but anti-social behaviour now accounting for 17.4% of total crimes, up from 8.7% in April. This increase aligns with May's seasonal context—longer evenings, public holidays, and increased outdoor activity—which may have amplified social tensions or alcohol-related incidents in local gathering spots. Bursledon's violent crime rate (2.4 per 1,000) is 15% below the UK average, while anti-social behaviour remains 17% below UK levels. However, other theft (21% above UK average) and vehicle crime (28% above UK average) suggest vulnerabilities in specific areas, linked to the area's suburban layout or parking infrastructure. For residents, the sharp decline in shoplifting may indicate effective retail security measures, though the rise in anti-social behaviour underscores the need for targeted community engagement during peak social periods.

Bursledon's crime rate in May 2024 (6.6 per 1,000) represents a 4.6% increase from the previous month's rate of 6.3 per 1,000, though it remains well below the UK average. Over the 31 days of May, this translates to approximately one crime reported per day, a figure that may seem low but reflects the area's consistent safety record. When scaled to the population of 6,971 residents, the monthly exposure rate means that one crime occurred for roughly every 152 residents over the course of the month—a stark contrast to the UK average, where the equivalent figure would be significantly higher. This population-scaled perspective highlights Bursledon's relative safety, particularly when compared to the UK's broader trends. The daily crime context also provides a practical measure: with 46 crimes spread across 31 days, the likelihood of any single resident being directly affected is minimal, though the increase in anti-social behaviour suggests localized pockets of concern. This contrast between the area's low overall rate and specific category fluctuations (such as the 100% rise in criminal damage) illustrates the importance of granular analysis in understanding crime patterns. While the area's crime rate remains comfortably below national averages, the 4.6% month-on-month increase serves as a reminder that even lower-crime areas can experience periodic shifts, necessitating ongoing monitoring and community-focused interventions.