Bursledon Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

October 2025 marked a significant shift in Bursledon’s crime profile, with a 600% month-on-month surge in 'other theft' crimes becoming the most dramatic category change. The overall crime rate for the built-up area stood at 6.7 per 1,000 residents, placing it 13% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This figure reflects a combination of local factors, including the seasonal transition to darker evenings and the proximity of Halloween, which may have influenced patterns of anti-social behaviour and theft. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime mix, accounting for 48.9% of all reported incidents—23 cases in total. This category alone was 24% above the UK average for the same type of crime, suggesting a localised concentration of incidents that may be linked to the area’s social dynamics or specific high-risk environments. Other theft, which rose sharply from one case in September to seven in October, was 92% above the UK average, indicating a possible vulnerability in local security measures or increased opportunities for such crimes during the month. The seasonal context of October—characterised by shorter daylight hours and the approach of Halloween—likely contributed to the observed trends, with darker evenings increasing the risk of unobserved crimes in residential or commercial areas. This data underscores the need for targeted interventions in high-risk categories while maintaining a broader awareness of how seasonal factors influence crime patterns in Bursledon.

The most striking change in October 2025 was the 600% increase in 'other theft' crimes, rising from one reported case in September to seven. This surge, which far outpaced any other category, may be linked to specific local conditions such as increased foot traffic during Halloween or vulnerabilities in retail security during the month. Concurrently, anti-social behaviour cases doubled from zero to six, suggesting a possible spike in disruptive incidents during the week of the October half-term holidays or other local events. In contrast, vehicle crime dropped by 80% (from five to one), and public order offences fell by 75% (from four to one), potentially reflecting the impact of seasonal changes on outdoor activities or the effectiveness of targeted policing efforts in those areas. Violent crimes remained the most prevalent category, with 23 incidents reported—accounting for 48.9% of the total. This rate was 24% above the UK average for violence and sexual offences, highlighting a persistent challenge in managing such incidents in Bursledon. The area’s anti-social behaviour rate was 29% below the UK average, and criminal damage and arson were 46% below the national figure, suggesting that certain crime prevention strategies may be working effectively in those specific areas. These findings illustrate the uneven distribution of crime risks and the importance of addressing the most rapidly changing categories while building on successful interventions in others.

The crime rate in Bursledon for October 2025 rose by 30.6% compared to the previous month’s rate of 5.2 per 1,000 residents, marking a notable increase in the local crime profile. This change places the area’s current rate at 6.7 per 1,000, which, while still 13% below the UK average, reflects a sharp upward trend in specific categories. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly two crimes per day in October—a figure that may appear modest but underscores the frequency of incidents relative to the population of 6,971 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 148 residents, a monthly exposure rate that provides a tangible sense of the scale of incidents affecting the community. This figure, while lower than the UK average in several categories, highlights the need for continued vigilance in areas where crime rates have risen sharply, such as 'other theft' and violent offences. The population-scaled perspective reveals that the increase in crime is not an isolated anomaly but a measurable shift in local patterns, with implications for community safety and policing priorities. Residents may find the daily crime count particularly useful for understanding the frequency of incidents in their immediate environment, while the monthly exposure rate offers context for assessing risk relative to the population size.