Total Crime Rate
81.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Fern Close area has the 16th highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Bursledon & Hound North , and the 91st 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 Fern Close (SO19 6AQ) in the last 12 months was 81.3 per 1,000 residents and was 6.3% higher than the Bursledon & Hound North average (76.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 24 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 26 (≈ 62.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 23.8% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has flat ( 1.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Fern Close (SO19 6AQ), the main crime hotspot is near Heywood Green. Police recorded 22 crimes here, including 16 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bursledon & Hound North| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Heywood Green | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Possession of weapons | Murray Close | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Murray Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Fern Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | West Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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