Crime Rates at Chestnut Avenue, Eastleigh, SO50 5AJ

Chestnut Avenue area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 63 local areas in Eastleigh Central , and the 107th 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 Chestnut Avenue (SO50 5AJ) in the last 12 months was 25.2 per 1,000 residents and was 81.3% lower than the Eastleigh Central average (134.8 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 Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 14.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -39.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Chestnut Avenue (SO50 5AJ), the main crime hotspot is near Meadow Lane. Police recorded 49 crimes here, including 40 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.