Total Crime Rate
44.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Aspen Close area has the 42nd highest crime rate of 91 local areas in Botley , and the 215th lowest crime rate of 430 local areas in Eastleigh .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Aspen Close (SO30 0QS) in the last 12 months was 44.4 per 1,000 residents and was 40.8% 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 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 25.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 14.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 33.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Aspen Close (SO30 0QS), the main crime hotspot is near Petrol Station. Police recorded 20 crimes here, including 15 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 | Anti-social behaviour | Patricia Drive | — |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Berry Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sovereign Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Barton Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Barton Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Birch Road | Local resolution |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Birch Road | Under investigation |
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