Total Crime Rate
40.8 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
20.4 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Barton Drive area has the 40th highest crime rate of 91 local areas in Botley , and the 197th lowest crime rate of 431 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 Barton Drive (SO30 2FH) in the last 12 months was 40.8 per 1,000 residents and was 45.1% lower than the Botley average (74.3 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 Theft from the person with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Theft from the person ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2025.
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 20.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 16.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -72.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Barton Drive (SO30 2FH), the main crime hotspot is near Barton Drive. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Parkwood Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Beech Road | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Patricia Drive | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | Grange Road | Under investigation |
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