Netley Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

December 2025 marked a 16.0% increase in Netley's overall crime rate, rising from 4.2 to 4.9 per 1,000 residents. This places the built-up area within Eastleigh 30% below the UK average of 7.0 per 1,000, highlighting its continued status as a relatively safe community. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 44.4% of all incidents (16 cases). This was followed by criminal damage and arson (6 cases, 16.7% of total crimes) and public order offences (5 cases, 13.9%). The seasonal context of December—characterised by Christmas shopping, party season, and extended dark evenings—may contribute to the higher incidence of violent crimes and property damage. While the area's crime rate has risen slightly from November, it remains significantly lower than the national average, suggesting that local factors such as community cohesion and policing efforts may be mitigating broader UK trends. The spike in criminal damage and arson, despite the overall low rate, could be linked to seasonal property neglect during the holiday period. Conversely, the drop in anti-social behaviour and burglary may reflect the impact of seasonal closures and reduced foot traffic in public spaces.

December 2025 saw a 200% surge in criminal damage and arson cases, rising from 2 to 6 incidents. This spike, coupled with a 100% increase in drug-related crimes (from 0 to 3), highlights a shift in the crime mix. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour dropped by 80% (from 5 to 1), and burglary fell by 75% (from 4 to 1), indicating some areas of improvement. Violent crimes remained the most common category, contributing 44.4% of all incidents. Netley's violent crime rate (2.2 per 1,000) is 14% below the UK average, despite the month-on-month increase. This contrast between rising property-related crimes and falling anti-social behaviour suggests complex local dynamics. Residents may find the 1-in-206 monthly exposure rate useful, illustrating the relatively low personal risk of encountering crime in Netley.

Netley's crime rate rose by 16.0% in December 2025, increasing from 4.2 to 4.9 per 1,000 residents. While this marks a slight upward trend, the daily crime count remains low at approximately one reported crime per day. Over the course of the month, 1 in every 206 residents experienced a crime, a figure that places Netley well below the UK average. This monthly exposure ratio suggests a relatively safe environment for residents compared to the national context. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that even with the month-on-month increase, the overall risk to individuals remains minimal. The combination of low daily crime counts and a population-adjusted rate that is 30% below the UK average indicates that the area continues to maintain a safer profile than the national average, despite the recent rise in reported incidents.