Total Crime Rate
11.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Church Lane area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 91 local areas in Botley , and the 40th 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 Church Lane (SO30 2UE) in the last 12 months was 11.0 per 1,000 residents and was 85.3% lower than the Botley average (75.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY).
In the area around Church Lane (SO30 2UE), the main crime hotspot is near Supermarket. Police recorded 28 crimes here, including 15 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 | Criminal damage and arson | Kilford Court | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Supermarket | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Supermarket | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Mill Hill | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Mill Hill | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Mill Hill | Under investigation |
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