Hedge End Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences accounted for 41.7% of all crimes in Hedge End during November 2025, a category that was 38% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. This stark contrast to the national picture highlights a unique pattern in this built-up area within Eastleigh, where community-focused policing and local initiatives may contribute to lower rates of violent crime. The overall crime rate of 3.8 per 1,000 residents places Hedge End 47.9% below the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000, a gap that has remained consistent across recent months. Seasonal factors such as Bonfire Night and Black Friday shopping may have influenced crime patterns, with shoplifting rates dropping 58.3% from 36 to 15 incidents. This decline aligns with the typically lower retail crime activity during November, though the area's relatively low population density (25,315 residents) may also play a role in reducing opportunities for theft. Anti-social behaviour, at 0.4 per 1,000, was 62% below the UK average, suggesting that local community engagement efforts could be maintaining a lower incidence of disruptive incidents. The balance between property and violent crimes shows a 49% split, with property crimes (36 incidents) slightly outnumbering violent crimes (40 incidents), a distribution that contrasts with the UK's higher proportion of property-related offences. This anomaly may reflect the area's character as a mixed-use development with a significant retail presence, where public spaces are more frequently patrolled and community cohesion remains strong.

November 2025 saw a 150% increase in burglary incidents, rising from 2 to 5 cases, a shift that may be linked to the seasonal transition and increased home occupancy during the holiday period. Other crime and possession of weapons both doubled from zero to three and one cases respectively, though these figures remain well below the UK averages of 0.2 and 0.1 per 1,000. Meanwhile, shoplifting rates fell sharply by 58.3% to 15 incidents, potentially reflecting the reduced foot traffic associated with the post-Black Friday shopping lull. Public order offences also decreased by 50%, from 12 to 6 cases, a trend consistent with the typically lower levels of outdoor activity during November's shorter evenings. The category of criminal damage and arson saw a 60% reduction, from 10 to 4 cases, influenced by the area's limited industrial activity and higher levels of community oversight. Violent crimes accounted for 41.7% of all incidents, a proportion that is 13.8 percentage points higher than the UK average of 27.9%, indicating a unique local dynamic where interpersonal conflicts may be more prevalent despite the overall low crime rate. This mix of rising and falling categories underscores the combination of seasonal factors and local characteristics that shape Hedge End's crime profile each month.

Hedge End's November 2025 crime rate of 3.8 per 1,000 residents represents a 23.3% decrease from the previous month's rate of 4.9 per 1,000, a decline that may be attributed to the area's seasonal rhythms and community engagement initiatives. On a daily basis, residents experienced approximately 3 crimes per day during the month, a figure that translates to a monthly exposure of 1 reported crime for every 264 residents. This rate is significantly lower than the UK average, though the exact national daily equivalent remains uncalculated. The population-scaled perspective reveals that Hedge End's crime environment is markedly safer than the national average, with its 25,315 residents facing a crime risk that is 47.9% lower than the UK's 7.3 per 1,000. This comparative advantage is most evident in categories like anti-social behaviour (62% below UK average) and vehicle crime (50% below UK average), which may reflect the area's relatively low levels of transient populations and higher degrees of social cohesion. However, the 38% gap between Hedge End's violence and sexual offences rate (1.6 per 1,000) and the UK average (2.6 per 1,000) suggests that while the area is safer overall, it still faces challenges in addressing interpersonal crime. This nuanced picture highlights the importance of maintaining targeted interventions to address specific vulnerabilities while preserving the broader safety improvements that have been achieved.