Eastleigh Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Eastleigh’s crime profile in November 2024, accounting for 40.3% of all reported incidents. With a crime rate of 5.7 per 1,000 residents, the area recorded 807 crimes, 25% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000. This disparity underscores Eastleigh’s relatively low crime profile, though the dominance of violent crime suggests targeted challenges. The surge in shoplifting, rising 54.5% to 102 cases, aligns with the seasonal rush of Black Friday shopping, a pattern consistent with retail areas experiencing spikes during festive periods. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage both declined, potentially influenced by the timing of Bonfire Night, which may have drawn police resources to public order issues. Eastleigh’s lower-than-average rates for property crimes—such as burglary (0.2 per 1,000) and vehicle crime (0.4 per 1,000)—suggest effective community policing or a lower density of high-risk environments. However, the sharp increase in possession of weapons—up 275% to 15 cases—raises questions about local enforcement or social dynamics. The area’s crime picture, shaped by its mix of residential and commercial zones, reflects a balance between seasonal pressures and sustained efforts to maintain public safety. As November’s dark evenings and festive events wane, the coming months will reveal whether these trends persist or shift.

November 2024 saw a sharp rise in possession of weapons, surging by 275% from 4 to 15 incidents. This spike, though still low compared to the UK average (0.1 per 1,000), raises questions about local tensions or enforcement changes. Meanwhile, shoplifting surged by 54.5%, likely linked to Black Friday shopping activity, with 102 cases reported—1% above the UK average. Conversely, bicycle theft plummeted by 75%, from 12 to 3 incidents, possibly reflecting reduced outdoor activity during colder evenings. Anti-social behaviour also dropped by 24.2%, a decrease that may reflect the impact of seasonal events like Bonfire Night, which could have drawn police attention to public order issues. Eastleigh’s violent crime rate—2.3 per 1,000—remains 11% below the UK average, a consistent trend that may reflect the area’s demographic profile or community safety measures.

Eastleigh’s crime rate in November 2024 fell to 5.7 per 1,000 residents, a 6.9% drop from the previous month’s 6.1 per 1,000. This decline aligns with a broader trend of reduced anti-social behaviour and criminal damage, though violent crime remains the dominant category. On a daily basis, 27 crimes were reported in Eastleigh, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents within the local community. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 177 residents, a rate that places Eastleigh among the safer areas in the UK. With a population of 142,933, this monthly exposure highlights the relatively low frequency of crime compared to the national average, though local factors such as seasonal events may influence specific types of incidents. The contrast between Eastleigh’s rate and the UK average—25% lower—suggests effective policing or community initiatives, though further analysis would be needed to confirm underlying causes.