Bursledon Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Bursledon's crime rate of 7.8 per 1,000 in February 2025 places it 16.4% above the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000. The breakdown reveals a worrying dominance of violent crimes, which account for 40.7% of all incidents—violence and sexual offences alone at 3.2 per 1,000, 36% above the UK average. Shoplifting, at 1.7 per 1,000, is 174% above the UK average, highlighting a particular vulnerability in retail spaces. Public order offences also exceed UK rates by 59%, while anti-social behaviour is the only category below the UK average, at 28% lower. This mix of elevated and reduced crime types may reflect seasonal dynamics: February's winter conditions and pre-spring lull likely contribute to lower outdoor activity, which could explain reduced vehicle crime and burglary rates. However, the persistence of high violent crime rates in a built-up area like Bursledon suggests ongoing challenges in community safety. The area's proximity to Eastleigh's urban core may exacerbate issues related to public order and violence, though the drop in burglary compared to the UK average indicates some success in property crime prevention. These patterns must be contextualised within Bursledon's role as a built-up area within Eastleigh, where population density and local infrastructure create distinct crime dynamics.

February 2025 saw a 200% increase in shoplifting incidents, rising from 4 to 12 cases. This sharp rise, though not unusual for a built-up area, contrasts with significant declines in other categories: burglary fell by 75% (4 to 1), and criminal damage and arson dropped 66.7% (6 to 2). Violent crimes remained high, with violence and sexual offences at 3.2 per 1,000—36% above the UK average. Anti-social behaviour, however, fell 28.6% to 5 incidents, bringing its rate below the UK average by 28%. The stark contrast between shoplifting's surge and burglary's decline suggests shifting patterns in property crime, possibly influenced by seasonal factors or targeted enforcement efforts. For residents, the 200% jump in shoplifting underscores the need for vigilance in retail areas, which align with Bursledon's built-up character.

Bursledon's crime rate in February 2025 fell by 8.4% from the previous month's 8.5 per 1,000 to 7.8 per 1,000, marking a notable downward trend despite remaining 16.4% above the UK average. This monthly shift suggests a potential seasonal adjustment, with the pre-spring lull in activity aligning with reduced incidents. Locally, the 2 crimes reported per day (54 total over 28 days) reflect a manageable pace of reporting, though the monthly exposure figure—1 crime per 129 residents—highlights the frequency of incidents within a relatively small population. When contextualised against Bursledon's built-up area status within Eastleigh, these numbers reveal a combination of local demographics and broader regional crime patterns. The population-scaled perspective shows that over 6,971 residents, the rate remains elevated compared to national benchmarks, yet the month-on-month decline indicates progress in addressing specific crime types.