Total Crime Rate
51.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Ambleside area has the 36th highest crime rate of 91 local areas in Botley , and the 179th highest crime rate of 430 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 Ambleside (SO30 2NS) in the last 12 months was 51.6 per 1,000 residents and was 31.3% 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 11 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 Violence and sexual offences ( 1000.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 35.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 450.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -62.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Ambleside (SO30 2NS), the main crime hotspot is near Ferndale. Police recorded 13 crimes here, including 10 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 | Other crime | Berry Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sovereign Drive | Under investigation |
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