Total Crime Rate
10.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Spence Close area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 92 local areas in Bishopstoke , and the 35th 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 Spence Close (SO50 6JB) in the last 12 months was 10.5 per 1,000 residents and was 72.7% lower than the Bishopstoke average (38.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY).
In the area around Spence Close (SO50 6JB), the main crime hotspot is near Bow Lake Gardens. Police recorded 6 crimes here, including 3 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bishopstoke| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Judges Gully Close | — |
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