Total Crime Rate
52.6 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
24.8 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Howard Close area has the 9th highest crime rate of 49 local areas in Chandler's Ford , and the 171st highest 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 Howard Close (SO53 3AD) in the last 12 months was 52.6 per 1,000 residents and was 44.0% higher than the Chandler's Ford average (36.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Possession of weapons with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Possession of weapons ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 24.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -11.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -48.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Howard Close (SO53 3AD), the main crime hotspot is near Steele Close. Police recorded 14 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 | Possession of weapons | Steele Close | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Rosendale Road | Under investigation |
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