Eastleigh Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Eastleigh's crime rate in May 2024 stood at 5.3 per 1,000 residents, significantly below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000—36.9% lower. This rate translates to 752 crimes across a population of 142,933, a figure that, while not negligible, reflects the area's generally low crime profile. The most common crime types were violence and sexual offences (297 incidents, 39.5% of total), anti-social behaviour (95 incidents, 12.6%), and public order offences (78 incidents, 10.4%). These patterns align with Eastleigh's character as a mixed urban area with a strong retail and service sector, where public spaces are frequently used. The seasonal context of May—longer evenings, bank holidays, and increased outdoor socialising—may partly explain the higher incidence of public order and anti-social behaviour offences. While violence and sexual offences remained the largest single category, their rate of 2.1 per 1,000 was 26% below the UK average, suggesting local factors such as community policing or social cohesion may contribute to this gap. The relatively low rates of burglary (0.2 per 1,000) and vehicle crime (0.4 per 1,000) further illustrate the area's distinct crime profile, with property crimes consistently below national averages. This data underscores Eastleigh's position as a safer urban area compared to the UK average, though the month's specific context highlights the need for continued vigilance in managing public spaces.

May 2024 saw a stark increase in theft from the person, with incidents rising from 2 to 6—a 200% surge. This spike, while small in absolute terms, highlights vulnerabilities in public spaces during the month's extended evenings. Other theft also rose sharply by 80.6%, reflecting potential seasonal trends in retail or personal property crime. Conversely, drug-related incidents fell by 45.5%, possibly linked to the end of university term holidays or reduced public gatherings. The category of possession of weapons increased by 60%, a figure that may signal shifts in local dynamics but remains below the UK average. Eastleigh's violent crime rate—2.1 per 1,000 residents—was 26% below the UK average, illustrating the area's lower exposure to violence despite the rise in theft-related offences. These shifts offer a nuanced picture of Eastleigh's crime profile, with some categories showing marked volatility while others remain consistently below national levels.

Eastleigh's crime rate in May 2024 rose by 5.4% compared to April's 5.0 per 1,000 residents, marking a slight upward trend. On a daily basis, 24 crimes were reported in May, reflecting the local rhythm of activity and population density. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 190 residents, a figure that contextualises the scale of incidents within the area's population of 142,933. This monthly exposure rate, while low compared to the UK average, underscores the relative safety of Eastleigh. The population-scaled perspective highlights that even with the 5.4% increase, the overall rate remains 36.9% below the UK average, a consistent indicator of Eastleigh's lower crime profile compared to other regions. This comparative context is crucial for residents, illustrating that while crime has risen slightly, the area remains significantly safer than the national benchmark.