Hedge End Crime Rate March 2023 | Monthly Statistics

In March 2023, Hedge End, a built-up area within Eastleigh, recorded 103 crimes across its population of 25,315 residents, resulting in a crime rate of 4.1 per 1,000 people. This rate is 46.1% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000, reflecting a lower level of criminal activity compared to the national context. The most prevalent category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 50.5% of all reported crimes, followed by public order offences (11.7%) and shoplifting (6.8%). These figures align with the area’s seasonal transition to spring, where longer evenings may contribute to increased social interactions and associated risks. However, the rate of violence and sexual offences—2.1 per 1,000—remains 23% below the UK average, suggesting local factors such as community engagement or policing strategies may mitigate these risks. The lower-than-average rates for anti-social behaviour (71% below UK) and burglary (70% below UK) further underscore Hedge End’s relatively safer environment. Seasonal shifts in activity, such as the timing of school terms or increased foot traffic during spring, could influence crime patterns. The data also highlights an unexpected rise in bicycle theft, which was 43% above the UK average, linked to the area’s cycling infrastructure or seasonal recreational use. Overall, the crime profile illustrates a mixed picture of lower violent crime rates and specific vulnerabilities, such as bicycle theft, that warrant attention.

March 2023 saw violence and sexual offences dominate the crime profile, making up 50.5% of total incidents. This category, at 2.1 per 1,000 residents, was 23% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. Public order offences were 22% below the UK average, with 12 incidents reported. Anti-social behaviour, at 0.3 per 1,000, was 71% below the UK rate, suggesting a lower incidence of disruptive conduct in the area. Conversely, bicycle theft was the only category exceeding the UK average, with 0.1 per 1,000 residents compared to the national rate of 0.1 per 1,000, a 43% increase. This anomaly may be linked to the area’s cycling infrastructure or seasonal factors, such as increased recreational use of bikes during spring. The low rates of burglary (0.1 per 1,000) and vehicle crime (0.2 per 1,000) also highlight a stark contrast to the UK averages, indicating potentially effective local deterrents or lower exposure to these specific risks.

For March 2023, Hedge End recorded 103 crimes across 25,315 residents, translating to roughly 3 crimes per day and one reported crime for every 246 residents over the course of the month. This daily rate aligns with the area’s built-up nature, where population density may influence the frequency of incidents. The monthly exposure figure highlights that, while crime is present, it remains relatively low compared to the broader UK context. When scaled to the local population, the 1-in-246 resident figure suggests that most residents are not directly affected by crime on a daily basis. This contrasts with larger urban areas, where higher population density often correlates with more frequent reporting. The breakdown of crimes also reveals that violence and sexual offences, though significant in number, remain 23% below the UK average, indicating a lower prevalence of these categories in Hedge End compared to national trends. This could reflect local factors such as community policing efforts or the area’s character as a mixed-use built-up zone with fewer high-risk public spaces than major cities.