Total Crime Rate
69.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Malvern Gardens area has the 24th highest crime rate of 91 local areas in Botley , and the 111th highest 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 Malvern Gardens (SO30 2UJ) in the last 12 months was 69.9 per 1,000 residents and was 6.9% 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 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 33.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -38.9% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -18.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Malvern Gardens (SO30 2UJ), the main crime hotspot is near Mallett Close. Police recorded 16 crimes here, including 9 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 | Mallett Close | Under investigation |
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