Bursledon Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Bursledon’s crime rate in June 2025 stood at 6.3 per 1,000 residents, a figure 22.2% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This places the area among the safer built-up regions in the country, though the data reveals a complex picture. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 50.0% of all reported crimes, with a rate of 3.2 per 1,000—12% above the UK average. This discrepancy may be attributed to the area’s proximity to Eastleigh’s commercial hubs, where summer evenings often draw crowds to local amenities. Anti-social behaviour, at 1.0 per 1,000, was 30% below the UK average, potentially reflecting effective community policing or the influence of Bursledon’s suburban character. Vehicle crime, at 0.9 per 1,000, was 143% above the UK average, a stark contrast to the 30% below seen in burglary and other theft. The seasonal context of June—marking the start of summer and longer daylight hours—likely contributed to increased foot traffic and, paradoxically, a decline in vehicle-related crimes. However, the sudden doubling of bicycle theft and drugs-related incidents suggests a need for targeted interventions, as these spikes deviate from the area’s historical patterns. The overall crime rate, while lower than the UK average, underscores the importance of addressing specific vulnerabilities, particularly in the context of rising recreational activities and tourism during the summer months.

June 2025 witnessed sharp increases in bicycle theft (+100%), other theft (+100%), and drugs-related incidents (+100%), all of which had not been reported in the previous month. These sudden surges contrast with a 33.3% decline in vehicle crime and a 50.0% drop in burglary, suggesting a shifting balance between property and violent crime. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category (50.0% of total crimes), with a rate of 3.2 per 1,000—12% above the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000. This anomaly may reflect local factors such as increased foot traffic in residential areas during summer evenings. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour fell 30% below the UK average, and public order offences dropped by 66.7% from May, a trend consistent with the quieter transition into summer. Residents may find the doubling of bicycle theft particularly concerning, as it signals a potential vulnerability in local security measures during the warmer months.

Bursledon’s crime rate in June 2025 dropped by 12.0% compared to May 2025, falling from 7.2 to 6.3 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with a broader seasonal trend observed in similar built-up areas, where crime often peaks during the transition between spring and summer before stabilising. On a daily basis, the area recorded one crime per day on average, a figure that, while low, reflects the small population of 6,971 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 158 residents, a statistic that contextualises the scale of incidents within the community. This monthly exposure rate is lower than the UK average for comparable areas, suggesting that local factors—such as community engagement or police presence—may be contributing to the sustained reduction in crime. The drop in vehicle crime by 33.3% and burglary by 50.0% further supports the idea of a stabilising trend, though the increase in bicycle theft and drugs-related incidents highlights areas requiring closer attention.