Total Crime Rate
14.7 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
7.3 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Duddon Close area has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 37 local areas in West End North , and the 62nd lowest crime rate of 431 local areas in Eastleigh .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Duddon Close (SO18 3QA) in the last 12 months was 14.7 per 1,000 residents and was 78.7% lower than the West End North average (68.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 7.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -43.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Duddon Close (SO18 3QA), the main crime hotspot is near Tamar Gardens. Police recorded 17 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Horne Close | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Horne Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Kenwyn Close | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Duddon Close | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Hayle Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Other theft | Cerne Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Burglary | Townhill Way | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Other crime | Cerne Close | Under investigation |
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