Total Crime Rate
51.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Richmond Close area has the 7th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Hiltingbury , and the 181st highest 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 Richmond Close (SO53 5RA) in the last 12 months was 51.3 per 1,000 residents and was 70.6% higher than the Hiltingbury average (30.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Shoplifting ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 25.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -22.2% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 57.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Richmond Close (SO53 5RA), the main crime hotspot is near Richmond Close. Police recorded 20 crimes here, including 11 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Hiltingbury| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Charnwood Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Richmond Close | — |
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