Total Crime Rate
70.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Dodwell Lane area has the 22nd highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Bursledon & Hound North , and the 110th highest 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 Dodwell Lane (SO31 1AD) in the last 12 months was 70.0 per 1,000 residents and was 8.5% lower than the Bursledon & Hound North average (76.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 12 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 14 (≈ 46.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 40.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -9.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Dodwell Lane (SO31 1AD), the main crime hotspot is near Peewit Hill Close. Police recorded 13 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bursledon & Hound North| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Dockdell Copse | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Dockdell Copse | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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