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Crime in Botley

Botley had 339 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 67.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 9th of 12 Eastleigh areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 16% below the middle Eastleigh area. Crime was up 8% on the three months before.

SO30, Eastleigh · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Botley

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67.8crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
9 of 12Eastleigh rank1st is the highest rate
+8%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common122 in 3 months

Month by month

129 Mar 82 Apr 104 May 88 Jun 147 Jul 104 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Botley. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence12236%
anti-social behaviour6118%
shoplifting4413%
public order278%
criminal damage226%
theft226%
vehicle crime185%
other crime82%

Botley against Eastleigh

TypeBotley per 1,000Middle Eastleigh areaChange
Violence24.427.6▼ 2%
Burglary1.21.6▼ 45%
Vehicle crime3.62.70%
Anti-social behaviour12.214.6▲ 110%
Theft and robbery4.86.6▼ 14%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Lower Swanwick245.3▲ 91%
Thornhill129.6▼ 12%
Whiteley99.7▲ 19%
Hedge End80.60%
Botley67.8▲ 8%
Burridge59.2▲ 14%
Swanwick41.4▲ 5%
See every Eastleigh area ranked on the crime in Eastleigh page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Botley a safe area?

Botley had about 67.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 9 of 12 Eastleigh areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Botley?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (122), followed by anti-social behaviour (61) and shoplifting (44).