Hampshire Constabulary

Is Battins and West Leigh Safe?

Crime statistics for Battins and West Leigh. Based on official UK Police data, updated March 2026.

Last 12 months: April 2025 – March 2026 2,042 crimes
10 / 100 High Crime

Safety Score !

2,042 Crimes (last 12 months)
24.5% Resolution Rate (last 12m) !
↓10.7% vs Previous 12 Months

Crime Zone Map

Neighbourhood boundaries coloured by safety score. Click adjacent zones to explore.

Very Safe (85+) Safe (65–84) Average (45–64) Below Avg (25–44) High Crime (0–24)

Crime by Category

Last 12 months — 2,042 total crimes recorded in Battins and West Leigh

Violent Crime
1,085 53.1%
Anti-Social Behaviour
227 11.1%
Public Order
158 7.7%
Criminal Damage & Arson
144 7.1%
Shoplifting
117 5.7%
Other Theft
81 4%
Drugs
52 2.5%
Possession of Weapons
43 2.1%
Other Crime
40 2%
Vehicle Crime
33 1.6%
Burglary
32 1.6%
Bicycle Theft
10 0.5%
Robbery
10 0.5%
Theft from Person
10 0.5%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Battins and West Leigh — last 12 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Battins and West Leigh safe?

Battins and West Leigh has a CrimeRadar safety score of 10/100, rated High Crime. A total of 2,042 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 10.7% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Crime levels in Battins and West Leigh are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.

How many crimes were recorded in Battins and West Leigh in the last 12 months?

2,042 crimes were recorded in Battins and West Leigh in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents a decrease of 10.7% compared to the previous 12-month period (2,286 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 1,085 incidents.

What is the most common crime in Battins and West Leigh?

The most common crime in Battins and West Leigh is Violent Crime, with 1,085 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 53.1% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.

Is crime in Battins and West Leigh increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Battins and West Leigh is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 10.7% — from 2,286 crimes in the previous 12 months to 2,042 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.

What is the safety score for Battins and West Leigh?

Battins and West Leigh has a safety score of 10 out of 100 (High Crime). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.

How does Battins and West Leigh compare to the Hampshire Constabulary average?

Battins and West Leigh has a safety score of 10/100, while the Hampshire Constabulary force area average is 18/100. Battins and West Leigh is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

What is the crime resolution rate in Battins and West Leigh?

24.5% of crimes recorded in Battins and West Leigh resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Hampshire Constabulary. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.

How much violent crime is there in Battins and West Leigh?

1,085 violent crimes were recorded in Battins and West Leigh in the last 12 months — representing 53.1% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 227 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.

When was the crime data for Battins and West Leigh last updated?

The crime data for Battins and West Leigh was last updated in March 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.

How can I compare Battins and West Leigh with other areas?

You can compare Battins and West Leigh with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.

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Data source: All crime data is sourced from the UK Police Data, operated by the Home Office, and is published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Last updated: March 2026.