Total Crime Rate
19.2 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
9.6 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Valerian Close area has the 19th lowest crime rate of 92 local areas in Bishopstoke , and the 91st lowest crime rate of 431 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 Valerian Close (SO50 7PL) in the last 12 months was 19.2 per 1,000 residents and was 43.9% lower than the Bishopstoke average (34.3 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 Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 9.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -75.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Valerian Close (SO50 7PL), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Angelica Gardens, where police recorded 6 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Fir Tree Close (3 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Eastleigh| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Botley Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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