Bursledon Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Bursledon, 8.9 crimes were reported in April 2025, placing the area 15.6% above the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This rate, while not excessively high, underscores a persistent challenge for local authorities and residents. The most prevalent crimes were violence and sexual offences (23 cases, 37.1% of total), shoplifting (10 cases, 16.1%), and anti-social behaviour (8 cases, 12.9%). These figures reflect a mix of urban and suburban dynamics, with high-street retail areas likely contributing to shoplifting incidents and public spaces hosting anti-social behaviour. Seasonal factors in April—Easter and spring weather—may have influenced patterns, with increased outdoor activity potentially linked to higher vehicle crime and public order issues. However, the area’s crime profile also reveals pockets of lower risk: burglary, for example, remains 63% below the UK average, suggesting a relatively secure residential environment. This contrast highlights the need for targeted interventions in specific areas, such as addressing vehicle crime through improved street lighting or surveillance, while leveraging the lower rates in other categories to bolster community confidence. The data also shows that violence and sexual offences, though still a concern, decreased by 28.1% compared to March, due to the Easter holiday reducing opportunities for such crimes. Overall, Bursledon’s crime picture illustrates the interplay between local characteristics and broader seasonal trends, offering both challenges and areas for improvement.

April 2025 marked a stark rise in vehicle crime, surging from one reported incident to seven—a 600% increase. This jump, far exceeding the UK average of 0.4 per 1,000, may partly reflect increased outdoor activity during spring. Concurrently, anti-social behaviour rose by 300%, from two to eight cases, a trend that could signal growing tensions in public spaces. Burglary also doubled, with one reported incident, though this remains significantly below the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000. Violence and sexual offences fell by 28.1%, from 32 to 23 cases, a decline that may align with the Easter holiday period reducing opportunities for such crimes. The breakdown reveals a complex mix of trends: while shoplifting and vehicle crime spiked, other categories like criminal damage and arson saw modest decreases. These shifts highlight the dynamic nature of local crime patterns, influenced by both seasonal and situational factors.

April 2025 saw Bursledon’s crime rate rise to 8.9 per 1,000 residents, a 17% increase from the previous month’s 7.6. This translates to roughly two crimes reported daily within the built-up area, a figure that may feel more tangible for local residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 112 residents, highlighting the frequency of incidents in a relatively small population. While the overall rate remains above the UK average, the most striking contrast lies in specific crime categories. For instance, vehicle crime surged by 600% compared to March, far outpacing the UK average of 0.4 per 1,000. This spike may reflect seasonal changes, with spring weather encouraging more outdoor activity and increasing opportunities for vehicle-related crimes. The population-scaled perspective reveals that even in a low-population area, the concentration of certain crimes can create a heightened sense of risk for individuals. These figures, while statistical, underscore the real-world implications of shifting crime patterns in a tightly knit community.