Crime Rates at Downscroft Gardens, Hedge End, Southampton, SO30 4RR

Downscroft Gardens area has the 19th lowest crime rate of 91 local areas in Botley , and the 84th 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 Downscroft Gardens (SO30 4RR) in the last 12 months was 19.9 per 1,000 residents and was 73.5% 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 2 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 Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 5.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -51.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Downscroft Gardens (SO30 4RR), the main crime hotspot is near Shopping Area. Police recorded 48 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.