Crime Rates at Denzil Avenue, Netley Abbey, Southampton, SO31 5BA

Denzil Avenue area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 18 local areas in Hamble & Netley , and the 202nd highest crime rate of 431 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 Denzil Avenue (SO31 5BA) in the last 12 months was 46.2 per 1,000 residents and was 27.3% lower than the Hamble & Netley average (63.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 42.9% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 33.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 57.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -68.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Denzil Avenue (SO31 5BA), the main crime hotspot is near Westwood Road. Police recorded 44 crimes here, including 13 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.