Total Crime Rate
25.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Hales Drive area has the 31st lowest crime rate of 91 local areas in Botley , and the 112th 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 Hales Drive (SO30 4EQ) in the last 12 months was 25.8 per 1,000 residents and was 65.7% 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 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 22.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 60.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -61.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Hales Drive (SO30 4EQ), the highest concentration of overall crime is near St Catherines View, where police recorded 6 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Damen Close (6 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Botley| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Upper Northam Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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