Total Crime Rate
66.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Bursledon Road area has the 26th highest crime rate of 91 local areas in Botley , and the 125th 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 Bursledon Road (SO30 0BZ) in the last 12 months was 66.3 per 1,000 residents and was 11.8% lower than the Botley average (75.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 13 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other crime ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 15 (≈ 45.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -25.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Bursledon Road (SO30 0BZ), the main crime hotspot is near Peewit Hill Close. Police recorded 13 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Botley| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sundays Hill Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Dockdell Copse | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Dockdell Copse | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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