Total Crime Rate
45.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Mitre Copse area has the 41st highest crime rate of 92 local areas in Bishopstoke , and the 209th highest 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 Mitre Copse (SO50 8QE) in the last 12 months was 45.6 per 1,000 residents and was 18.9% higher 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 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 32.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -9.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -40.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Mitre Copse (SO50 8QE), the main crime hotspot is near Fox Close. Police recorded 13 crimes here, including 10 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Badger Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Badger Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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