Total Crime Rate
34.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Wainwright Gardens area has the 38th lowest crime rate of 91 local areas in Botley , and the 157th 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 Wainwright Gardens (SO30 2NF) in the last 12 months was 34.5 per 1,000 residents and was 54.1% 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 Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 25.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 300.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -10.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Wainwright Gardens (SO30 2NF), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Minchin Acres, where police recorded 11 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Terrier Close (8 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
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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