Eastleigh Crime Rate April 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Eastleigh’s crime rate in April 2024 stood at 5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents, placing it 35.1% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This translates to a daily risk of roughly one reported crime for every 200 residents over the month, a figure that may reflect the area’s mixed urban-suburban character and potentially lower levels of concentrated deprivation. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (280 incidents, 39.3% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (87) and shoplifting (77). These patterns align with Eastleigh’s demographic profile, where retail hubs and residential areas may drive both violent crime and property-related offences. The seasonal context of April—Easter holidays, milder weather, and increased outdoor activity—could have influenced crime dynamics. Violence and sexual offences in Eastleigh (2.0 per 1,000) were 22% below the UK average, while anti-social behaviour (0.6 per 1,000) was 51% below the national rate. This suggests that community-focused policing or local initiatives may contribute to the area’s lower-than-average rates for these categories, though no direct evidence is provided in the data. The relatively low levels of vehicle crime (0.2 per 1,000) and bicycle theft (0.0 per 1,000) could also be linked to Eastleigh’s limited reliance on public transport and the presence of secure parking facilities in key areas.

April 2024 saw a 66.7% decrease in robbery, with incidents falling from 9 to 3, a drop that may partly explain the overall 15.4% reduction in the area’s crime rate compared to March. This decline contrasts with a 100% increase in theft from the person, rising from 1 to 2, highlighting shifting patterns in personal safety risks. Anti-social behaviour also rose by 20.7%, from 58 to 70, potentially linked to the Easter holidays and increased foot traffic in town centres. Meanwhile, vehicle crime fell 57% below the UK average, with 0.2 per 1,000 compared to the national rate of 0.5 per 1,000. This could reflect Eastleigh’s lower density of car parks and residential areas with high levels of vehicle security. The most significant gap between Eastleigh and the UK average lies in possession of weapons, where the area recorded 0.0 per 1,000 compared to the UK’s 0.1 per 1,000—a 100% deficit that may indicate effective policing of illicit weapons or a lower prevalence of such crimes in the community. Residents may find the 39.3% share of violence and sexual offences in the total crime count particularly noteworthy, as it underscores the need for targeted interventions in this category.

Eastleigh’s crime rate in April 2024 (5.0 per 1,000) marked a 15.4% decline from March’s 5.9 per 1,000, a drop that, while modest, could signal a broader trend of stabilisation after previous fluctuations. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 24 crimes per day, a figure that, when contextualised against the population of 142,933, means one resident in every 200 faced a reported crime over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate, while seemingly low, should be viewed in light of the area’s population density and the nature of its crime types. For instance, the high proportion of violence and sexual offences (39.3% of total) suggests that the risk profile may be more concentrated in specific locations, such as town centres or high-traffic residential areas. Comparing Eastleigh’s performance to the UK average reveals stark differences: its violent crime rate (2.0 per 1,000) is 22% below the national figure, and anti-social behaviour (0.6 per 1,000) is 51% below. These gaps may reflect a combination of local policing strategies, community engagement, and the area’s relatively lower levels of deprivation compared to more densely populated urban regions. However, the absence of UK-specific daily or monthly exposure figures means direct comparisons remain limited to aggregated crime rates.