Total Crime Rate
38.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Yew Tree Close area has the 45th lowest crime rate of 91 local areas in Botley , and the 186th 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 Yew Tree Close (SO30 4ED) in the last 12 months was 38.8 per 1,000 residents and was 48.4% 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 Drugs with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 30.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -8.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -61.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Yew Tree Close (SO30 4ED), the highest concentration of overall crime is near The Close, where police recorded 11 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Parking Area (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 | Public order | The Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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