Total Crime Rate
68.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Gatcombe Gardens area has the 10th highest crime rate of 37 local areas in West End North , and the 121st highest crime rate of 430 local areas in Eastleigh .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Gatcombe Gardens (SO18 3NA) in the last 12 months was 68.1 per 1,000 residents and was 7.2% higher than the West End North average (63.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 266.7% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -60.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 13 (≈ 40.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 44.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -74.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Gatcombe Gardens (SO18 3NA), the main crime hotspot is near Roundhill Close. Police recorded 25 crimes here, including 20 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In West End North| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Middleton Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Horne Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Cerne Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Tamar Gardens | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Pond View | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Pond View | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Carpathia Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Horne Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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