Total Crime Rate
21.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Gresley Gardens area has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 91 local areas in Botley , and the 93rd 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 Gresley Gardens (SO30 2XG) in the last 12 months was 21.5 per 1,000 residents and was 71.4% lower than the Botley average (75.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft 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 Violence and sexual offences ( 50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 8.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -71.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Gresley Gardens (SO30 2XG), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Budds Close, where police recorded 11 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Marlborough Gardens (5 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Botley| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Marlborough Gardens | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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