Total Crime Rate
29.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Ashley Gardens area has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 49 local areas in Chandler's Ford , and the 128th lowest 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 Ashley Gardens (SO53 2JH) in the last 12 months was 29.6 per 1,000 residents and was 28.7% lower than the Chandler's Ford average (41.5 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 Public order with 2 cases , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 20.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -46.2% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 80.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Ashley Gardens (SO53 2JH), the main crime hotspot is near Cherwell Gardens. Police recorded 32 crimes here, including 12 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Chandler's Ford| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Theft from the person | Cumberland Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Beresford Gardens | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Osborne Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Oakhill Close | Under investigation |
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