Total Crime Rate
33.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Fosters Copse area has the 14th lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Bursledon & Hound North , and the 154th 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 Fosters Copse (SO31 1ET) in the last 12 months was 33.8 per 1,000 residents and was 55.9% 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 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 18.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has flat ( 0.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Fosters Copse (SO31 1ET), 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Sundays Hill Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Dockdell Copse | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Dockdell Copse | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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