Total Crime Rate
18.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Heath House Gardens area has the 15th lowest crime rate of 91 local areas in Botley , and the 77th lowest crime rate of 430 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 Heath House Gardens (SO30 0LF) in the last 12 months was 18.4 per 1,000 residents and was 75.5% lower than the Botley average (75.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Public order with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 12.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 300.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -66.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Heath House Gardens (SO30 0LF), the main crime hotspot is near Dockdell Copse. Police recorded 8 crimes here, including 6 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 |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Coniston Gardens | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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