Total Crime Rate
31.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Woolston Road area has the 11th lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Bursledon & Hound North , and the 144th 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 Woolston Road (SO31 5FR) in the last 12 months was 31.4 per 1,000 residents and was 59.0% 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 Burglary with 1 case , down -83.3% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 500.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -83.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 27.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 300.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -68.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Woolston Road (SO31 5FR), the main crime hotspot is near Heath Gardens. Police recorded 6 crimes here, including 6 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 | Criminal damage and arson | Yaverland | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Gatcombe | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Gatcombe | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Oakhurst Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Heath Gardens | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Hound Road Gardens | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Hound Road Gardens | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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