Total Crime Rate
44.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Marlborough Gardens area has the 41st highest crime rate of 91 local areas in Botley , and the 215th highest 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 Marlborough Gardens (SO30 2AS) in the last 12 months was 44.8 per 1,000 residents and was 40.4% 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 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 133.3% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 26.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 31.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Marlborough Gardens (SO30 2AS), the main crime hotspot is near Terrier Close. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 8 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 | Vehicle crime | Peppercorn Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Terrier Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Marlborough Gardens | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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