Total Crime Rate
58.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Linnet Square area has the 28th lowest crime rate of 63 local areas in Eastleigh Central , and the 152nd highest crime rate of 430 local areas in Eastleigh .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Linnet Square (SO50 9JP) in the last 12 months was 58.5 per 1,000 residents and was 56.6% lower than the Eastleigh Central average (134.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 16 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 17 (≈ 47.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 41.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -8.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Linnet Square (SO50 9JP), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Sandmartin Close, where police recorded 22 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Falcon Square (10 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Eastleigh Central| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Goodall Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Heron Square | Under investigation |
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