The total recorded crimes in Test Valley, UK in May 2025 are around 766 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Test Valley crime rate of 5.87 per 1,000 population.
It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Test Valley, encompassing approximately 130,491 residents.
Most occured crime TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
To understand the safety of Test Valley, we need to analyze Test Valley crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.
Relative to the UK:
Test Valley has recorded 9,864 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 75.59 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 228 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.
Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 8,839 crimes with a crime rate of 67.74, ranking it 256 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.
Relative to Hampshire:
In 2024, Test Valley demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Hampshire average, with 9864 crimes compared to 10291.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Test Valley witnessed more crimes than 6 out of 10 other cities.
In 2023, Test Valley had fewer crimes than the Hampshire average, with 8,839 crimes compared to 9,558. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year. Furthermore, Test Valley witnessed more crimes than 6 out of 10 other cities.
Overall Assessment:
Based on the available data, Test Valley is considered safer compared to the national averages.
Compared to other cities in Hampshire, Test Valley has a lower crime rate in 2024.
The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.
The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Andover St Mary's (135 crimes), and the safest, Bellinger (7 crimes), is 128 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Test Valley.
Similarly, the area of Andover Central (82 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Over Wallop & Shipton Bellinger (19 crimes), with a difference of 63 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Test Valley.
Andover St Mary's | 135 |
Andover Romans | 81 |
Chilworth, Nursling & Rownhams | 66 |
Andover Winton | 62 |
Andover Harroway | 56 |
Bourne Valley | 17 |
Blackwater | 17 |
Ampfield & Braishfield | 12 |
Charlton & the Pentons | 11 |
Bellinger | 7 |
Andover Central | 82 |
Andover Newbury Road | 79 |
Chilworth, Nursling & Rownhams | 64 |
Andover South | 62 |
Andover South East | 61 |
Romsey Cupernham & Halterworth | 31 |
Picket Twenty & Picket Piece | 29 |
Valley Park | 23 |
Andover Charlton & Bourne Valley | 20 |
Over Wallop & Shipton Bellinger | 19 |
In May 2025 the Test Valley has recorded 766 crimes with crime rate of 5.87 ranking 265th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 5 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 8 in terms of crime rate in Hampshire.
In 2024, the total Test Valley crimes were 9,864. The crime rate of Test Valley in 2024 was 75.59 (year) or 6.30 (month) ranking it 228 danzarous in the UK. Test Valley ranked 7 in terms of total crimes and 8 in terms of crime rate in Hampshire.
In 2023, the total crimes in Test Valley were around 8,839 crimes with yearly crime rate of 67.74 (year) or 5.64 (month) ranking 256 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Hampshire, Test Valley ranked 7 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 8 as per crime rate of Test Valley
City | May 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
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Crimes | Rank (Hampshire) | Crimes | Rank (Hampshire) | Crimes | Rank (Hampshire) | |
Hart | 452 | 11 | 5,641 | 11 | 5,130 | 11 |
East Hampshire | 648 | 10 | 7,756 | 10 | 7,463 | 10 |
Fareham | 614 | 9 | 7,596 | 9 | 7,241 | 9 |
Basingstoke and Deane | 1,233 | 7 | 14,907 | 6 | 13,698 | 7 |
New Forest | 1,038 | 6 | 13,884 | 7 | 13,661 | 6 |
Winchester | 755 | 5 | 10,633 | 5 | 9,929 | 5 |
Eastleigh | 945 | 4 | 12,101 | 4 | 11,172 | 4 |
Havant | 900 | 3 | 12,564 | 1 | 11,272 | 3 |
Gosport | 688 | 1 | 8,226 | 3 | 7,597 | 1 |
Rushmoor | 753 | 2 | 10,028 | 2 | 9,134 | 2 |
In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (306 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (111 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (287 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (101 incidents) also being high.
For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (337 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (86 incidents).
February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 285 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 65 incidents.
During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (254 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (57 cases).
December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 278 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 71 incidents.
During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (302 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (86 cases).
In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (277 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (69 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (303 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (64 incidents) also being high.
For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (265 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (95 incidents).
July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 323 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 90 incidents.
During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (656 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (224 cases).
Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
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A total of 781 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 65.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 108 reported cases.
Month | Count |
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May 2025 | 65 |
April 2025 | 63 |
March 2025 | 43 |
February 2025 | 52 |
January 2025 | 57 |
December 2024 | 62 |
November 2024 | 69 |
October 2024 | 69 |
September 2024 | 53 |
August 2024 | 78 |
July 2024 | 62 |
June 2024 | 108 |
A total of 289 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.08 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 38 reported cases.
Month | Count |
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May 2025 | 28 |
April 2025 | 20 |
March 2025 | 24 |
February 2025 | 22 |
January 2025 | 15 |
December 2024 | 38 |
November 2024 | 21 |
October 2024 | 25 |
September 2024 | 28 |
August 2024 | 21 |
July 2024 | 21 |
June 2024 | 26 |
A total of 32 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.
Month | Count |
---|---|
May 2025 | 2 |
April 2025 | 6 |
March 2025 | 2 |
February 2025 | 1 |
January 2025 | 3 |
December 2024 | 2 |
November 2024 | 2 |
October 2024 | 1 |
September 2024 | 2 |
August 2024 | 1 |
July 2024 | 4 |
June 2024 | 6 |
A total of 748 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 62.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 138 reported cases.
Month | Count |
---|---|
May 2025 | 56 |
April 2025 | 38 |
March 2025 | 52 |
February 2025 | 41 |
January 2025 | 53 |
December 2024 | 50 |
November 2024 | 38 |
October 2024 | 67 |
September 2024 | 61 |
August 2024 | 73 |
July 2024 | 81 |
June 2024 | 138 |
A total of 518 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 82 reported cases.
Month | Count |
---|---|
May 2025 | 25 |
April 2025 | 24 |
March 2025 | 27 |
February 2025 | 38 |
January 2025 | 29 |
December 2024 | 39 |
November 2024 | 49 |
October 2024 | 57 |
September 2024 | 35 |
August 2024 | 48 |
July 2024 | 65 |
June 2024 | 82 |
A total of 699 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 58.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 120 reported cases.
Month | Count |
---|---|
May 2025 | 52 |
April 2025 | 51 |
March 2025 | 45 |
February 2025 | 65 |
January 2025 | 48 |
December 2024 | 71 |
November 2024 | 61 |
October 2024 | 47 |
September 2024 | 25 |
August 2024 | 51 |
July 2024 | 63 |
June 2024 | 120 |
A total of 740 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 61.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 116 reported cases.
Month | Count |
---|---|
May 2025 | 53 |
April 2025 | 64 |
March 2025 | 79 |
February 2025 | 40 |
January 2025 | 44 |
December 2024 | 61 |
November 2024 | 64 |
October 2024 | 62 |
September 2024 | 42 |
August 2024 | 59 |
July 2024 | 56 |
June 2024 | 116 |
A total of 553 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 102 reported cases.
Month | Count |
---|---|
May 2025 | 37 |
April 2025 | 34 |
March 2025 | 39 |
February 2025 | 31 |
January 2025 | 26 |
December 2024 | 40 |
November 2024 | 57 |
October 2024 | 56 |
September 2024 | 38 |
August 2024 | 44 |
July 2024 | 49 |
June 2024 | 102 |
A total of 207 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 23 reported cases.
Month | Count |
---|---|
May 2025 | 15 |
April 2025 | 14 |
March 2025 | 17 |
February 2025 | 18 |
January 2025 | 23 |
December 2024 | 23 |
November 2024 | 13 |
October 2024 | 16 |
September 2024 | 15 |
August 2024 | 15 |
July 2024 | 20 |
June 2024 | 18 |
A total of 1090 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 90.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 224 reported cases.
Month | Count |
---|---|
May 2025 | 111 |
April 2025 | 101 |
March 2025 | 86 |
February 2025 | 58 |
January 2025 | 46 |
December 2024 | 64 |
November 2024 | 86 |
October 2024 | 65 |
September 2024 | 64 |
August 2024 | 95 |
July 2024 | 90 |
June 2024 | 224 |
A total of 42 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.
Month | Count |
---|---|
May 2025 | 3 |
April 2025 | 4 |
March 2025 | 1 |
February 2025 | 6 |
January 2025 | 3 |
December 2024 | 1 |
November 2024 | 4 |
October 2024 | 3 |
September 2024 | 3 |
August 2024 | 4 |
July 2024 | 4 |
June 2024 | 6 |
A total of 3873 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 322.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 656 reported cases.
Month | Count |
---|---|
May 2025 | 306 |
April 2025 | 287 |
March 2025 | 337 |
February 2025 | 285 |
January 2025 | 254 |
December 2024 | 278 |
November 2024 | 302 |
October 2024 | 277 |
September 2024 | 303 |
August 2024 | 265 |
July 2024 | 323 |
June 2024 | 656 |
A total of 94 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 28 reported cases.
Month | Count |
---|---|
May 2025 | 6 |
April 2025 | 7 |
March 2025 | 9 |
February 2025 | 4 |
January 2025 | 5 |
December 2024 | 9 |
November 2024 | 4 |
October 2024 | 5 |
September 2024 | 9 |
August 2024 | 6 |
July 2024 | 2 |
June 2024 | 28 |
A total of 67 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.
Month | Count |
---|---|
May 2025 | 7 |
April 2025 | 5 |
March 2025 | 3 |
February 2025 | 3 |
January 2025 | 2 |
December 2024 | 4 |
November 2024 | 7 |
October 2024 | 5 |
September 2024 | 1 |
August 2024 | 2 |
July 2024 | 14 |
June 2024 | 14 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Test Valley postcode area is presented below.
Total | 13 |
Shoplifting | 11 |
Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
Total | 10 |
Shoplifting | 6 |
Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
Public order | 1 |
Total | 10 |
Anti-social behaviour | 10 |
Total | 9 |
Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
Other theft | 4 |
Shoplifting | 1 |
Total | 9 |
Violence and sexual offences | 7 |
Other crime | 1 |
Burglary | 1 |
Total | 9 |
Shoplifting | 8 |
Other theft | 1 |
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