Total Crime Rate
40.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Chestnut Close area has the 15th lowest crime rate of 37 local areas in West End North , and the 194th 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 Chestnut Close (SO30 3RA) in the last 12 months was 40.9 per 1,000 residents and was 35.6% lower than the West End North average (63.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 30.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 22.2% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -15.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Chestnut Close (SO30 3RA), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Lime Gardens, where police recorded 8 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Patricia Close (6 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In West End North| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Megan Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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