Total Crime Rate
37.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Ravenscroft Way area has the 42nd lowest crime rate of 91 local areas in Botley , and the 179th 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 Ravenscroft Way (SO32 2FZ) in the last 12 months was 37.9 per 1,000 residents and was 49.6% 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 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 15.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -8.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Ravenscroft Way (SO32 2FZ), the main crime hotspot is near Maddoxford Lane. Police recorded 28 crimes here, including 18 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Botley| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Winchester Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Falcon Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Wallace Avenue | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Turnberry Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Maddoxford Lane | Under investigation |
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