Total Crime Rate
25.7 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
14.7 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026West Horton Lane area has the 29th lowest crime rate of 92 local areas in Bishopstoke , and the 126th 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 West Horton Lane (SO50 8LS) in the last 12 months was 25.7 per 1,000 residents and was 24.9% 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 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , unchanged from 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Shoplifting ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violent crimes ( -20.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 14.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -20.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -62.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around West Horton Lane (SO50 8LS), the main crime hotspot is near Stag Close. Police recorded 12 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Eastleigh| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Shoplifting | Horton Way | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Public order | Stag Close | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Public order | Stag Close | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Stag Close | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Other theft | Badger Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Public order | Stag Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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