Total Crime Rate
21.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Arthurs Gardens area has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 91 local areas in Botley , and the 90th 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 Arthurs Gardens (SO30 2NQ) in the last 12 months was 21.1 per 1,000 residents and was 71.9% 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 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -16.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 15.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -16.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -51.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Arthurs Gardens (SO30 2NQ), 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Collett Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Peppercorn Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Terrier Close | — |
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