Bursledon Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

October 2024 marked a stark contrast in Bursledon’s crime profile, with violent crime dominating the landscape. At 6.9 crimes per 1,000 residents, the area’s overall rate was 14.8% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This relative safety, however, belies a sharp shift in crime types, as violence and sexual offences accounted for 58.3% of all reported crimes—significantly higher than the UK average for this category. The data also reveals a worrying trend in vehicle crime, which rose to 1.2 per 1,000 residents, 155% above the national average. This spike may partly explain the 100% month-on-month increase in this category. Seasonal factors likely played a role: with clocks going back and Halloween approaching, darker evenings may have influenced both public order and anti-social behaviour patterns. Despite this, the area’s lower-than-average burglary and drug-related crime rates—70% and 62% below the UK average respectively—suggest a community with relatively strong social cohesion. These figures, however, must be contextualised within Bursledon’s character as a built-up area within Eastleigh, where a mix of residential and commercial zones may create unique crime dynamics. The combination of local geography, seasonal rhythms, and community-specific factors likely shapes these patterns, though further analysis would be needed to confirm this.

The most dramatic shift in October 2024 was the 100% increase in vehicle crime, jumping from zero to eight incidents. This surge, which outpaced the UK average by 155%, raises questions about potential changes in local traffic patterns or unsecured vehicle storage. Concurrently, public order offences also rose by 100%, with incidents tripling from three to six. This could be linked to Halloween activities or increased foot traffic in the area during darker evenings. Meanwhile, violent crimes remained the dominant category, comprising nearly 60% of all reported offences—58.3% of the total. This figure is 50% above the UK average for violence and sexual offences, suggesting a need for targeted interventions in this area. The drop in burglary and criminal damage by two-thirds may reflect seasonal factors, with fewer outdoor activities during October reducing opportunities for such crimes. For residents, the sharp rise in vehicle crime is a particularly salient issue, as it directly impacts daily life in a built-up area where car ownership is prevalent. These findings highlight the volatility of crime trends and the importance of understanding local context when interpreting statistics.

Bursledon’s crime rate in October 2024 (6.9 per 1,000) represented a 41.2% increase from the previous month’s rate of 4.9 per 1,000, underscoring a clear upward trend. This rise translates to roughly two crimes reported each day in the area, a figure that, while manageable, reflects the dynamic nature of local crime patterns. On a monthly basis, the 48 reported crimes equated to one incident for every 145 residents—a ratio that, when compared to the UK average, highlights Bursledon’s comparatively lower exposure to crime. However, this aggregate figure masks significant variations in specific categories: while vehicle crime and public order offences surged, burglary and anti-social behaviour fell. This contrast illustrates the combination of different crime types and their drivers. For context, the population of 6,971 means that each resident faces a 0.069% chance of being directly involved in a crime this month—a figure that, while low, is not insignificant. The shift in crime types from property to violent offences may signal changing priorities in policing or unmet needs within the community. These comparisons, while informative, must be interpreted cautiously, as local conditions and reporting practices can influence statistics in ways that are not always apparent from the numbers alone.