Total Crime Rate
42.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Precosa Road area has the 43rd highest crime rate of 91 local areas in Botley , and the 203rd lowest 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 Precosa Road (SO30 2NW) in the last 12 months was 42.1 per 1,000 residents and was 43.9% 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 4 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 Burglary ( -20.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 14.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -20.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -25.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Precosa Road (SO30 2NW), the main crime hotspot is near Havendale. Police recorded 8 crimes here, including 4 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 |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Montrose Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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