Chandler's Ford Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For residents of Chandler's Ford, the crime rate of 2.7 per 1,000 in August 2025 translates to a daily risk of roughly 3 crimes reported across the built-up area — a figure that, while non-zero, remains markedly lower than the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This per-capita perspective underscores that the area’s residents face a significantly reduced likelihood of encountering crime compared to the national average, with violent and sexual offences accounting for 86.4% of all reported incidents. While this category saw a sharp rise of 94.4% month-on-month, it still remains 20% below the UK average for such crimes, illustrating a combination of local factors and broader trends. The seasonal context of August — a peak holiday month with increased tourism and the potential for empty homes — may partly explain fluctuations in burglary risk. Possession of weapons, though a small portion of total crimes (7.4%), was 122% above the UK average, a stark contrast to public order offences, which were 66% below the national benchmark. These disparities suggest that crime patterns in Chandler's Ford are shaped by specific local dynamics, such as targeted enforcement efforts or unique community characteristics, rather than a generalised rise in criminal activity. The area’s overall crime rate. monthly increase, remains in line with its historical position as a relatively safe built-up area within Eastleigh.

August 2025 saw a 94.4% increase in violent and sexual offences, rising from 36 to 70 incidents — the most significant jump across all categories. This surge, though still 20% below the UK average for such crimes, may partly explain the area’s overall crime rate remaining 66.7% below the national figure. Possession of weapons also rose by 100%, from zero to six reported cases, a category that is 122% above the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000. This anomaly contrasts sharply with public order offences, which were 66% below the UK average despite a 66.7% month-on-month increase from three to five incidents. The data highlights a mixed picture: while violent crime has surged, other categories remain well below national benchmarks, suggesting targeted issues rather than a generalised uptick in criminal activity.

In August 2025, Chandler's Ford recorded a crime rate of 2.7 per 1,000 residents, a 6.4% increase from the previous month’s rate of 2.5 per 1,000. This translates to roughly 3 crimes reported each day in the area, a figure that residents may find useful for contextualising local safety. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 374 residents — a monthly aggregate that highlights the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to larger urban centres. With a population of 30,296, the area’s crime rate remains significantly below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, reflecting a broader trend of lower overall crime in this built-up area. However, the month-on-month rise suggests a potential shift in local dynamics, such as increased foot traffic during the summer holiday period or seasonal variations in policing focus. The daily crime context, while modest, underscores that even in low-crime areas, small fluctuations can be noticeable to residents.