Total Crime Rate
37.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Scotland Close area has the 41st lowest crime rate of 92 local areas in Bishopstoke , and the 176th lowest crime rate of 430 local areas in Eastleigh .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Scotland Close (SO50 7BR) in the last 12 months was 37.3 per 1,000 residents and was 2.8% lower than the Bishopstoke average (38.3 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 Possession of weapons with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Possession of weapons ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -60.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 37.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -45.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 12.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Scotland Close (SO50 7BR), the main crime hotspot is near Samuel Jarvis Avenue. Police recorded 19 crimes here, including 15 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 | Public order | Scotland Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Scotland Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Scotland Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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