Total Crime Rate
181.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Pear Tree Close area has the 8th highest crime rate of 91 local areas in Botley , and the 34th highest crime rate of 430 local areas in Eastleigh .
This postcode sits in a local crime hotspot. Overall crime levels here are significantly higher than in the surrounding streets and the wider area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Pear Tree Close (SO32 2RR) in the last 12 months was 181.3 per 1,000 residents and was 141.3% higher 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 46 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other crime ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Drugs ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 54 (≈ 110.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 54.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 668.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Pear Tree Close (SO32 2RR), the main crime hotspot is near Winchester Road. Police recorded 35 crimes here, including 14 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 | Burglary | Winchester Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Winchester Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Winchester Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Falcon Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Wallace Avenue | Awaiting court outcome |
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