Total Crime Rate
126.0 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
61.7 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Woodpecker Way area has the 21st highest crime rate of 63 local areas in Eastleigh Central , and the 54th highest crime rate of 431 local areas in Eastleigh .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Woodpecker Way (SO50 9LF) in the last 12 months was 126.0 per 1,000 residents and was 4.6% lower than the Eastleigh Central average (132.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 17 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Bicycle theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -36.4% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 23 (≈ 61.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -14.8% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -84.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Woodpecker Way (SO50 9LF), the main crime hotspot is near Jackdaw Rise. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 7 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 | Other theft | Swift Close | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Kestrel Road | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Wagtail Close | Under investigation |
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