Crime Rates at Lewry Close, Hedge End, Southampton, SO30 4EW

Lewry Close area has the 40th lowest crime rate of 91 local areas in Botley , and the 172nd 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 Lewry Close (SO30 4EW) in the last 12 months was 36.9 per 1,000 residents and was 50.8% 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 Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Possession of weapons ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 22.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -70.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Lewry Close (SO30 4EW), the main crime hotspot is near Taplin Drive. Police recorded 40 crimes here, including 31 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.