Crime Rates at Oakvale, West End, Southampton, SO30 3SF

Oakvale area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 37 local areas in West End North , and the 146th 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 Oakvale (SO30 3SF) in the last 12 months was 31.7 per 1,000 residents and was 50.1% 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 14 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 Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 14 (≈ 24.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 180.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Oakvale (SO30 3SF), the main crime hotspot is near Petrol Station. Police recorded 45 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.