Total Crime Rate
44.4 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
22.2 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Damson Crescent area has the 40th highest crime rate of 92 local areas in Bishopstoke , and the 216th 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 Damson Crescent (SO50 8RD) in the last 12 months was 44.4 per 1,000 residents and was 29.6% higher 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 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 400.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 22.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 20.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -81.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Damson Crescent (SO50 8RD), the main crime hotspot is near B3037. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 5 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 | Violence and sexual offences | May Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Drugs | Allington Lane | Local resolution |
| Apr 2026 | Public order | Stoke Wood Close | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | B3037 | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Drugs | B3037 | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | The Spinney | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | The Spinney | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | May Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Drugs | Allington Lane | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | May Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Possession of weapons | Allington Lane | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Drugs | Blackberry Drive | Local resolution |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Elderberry Close | Under investigation |
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