Crime Rate in Andover Downlands: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Andover Downlands

The total recorded crimes in Andover Downlands, Test Valley, UK in May 2025 are around 20 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Andover Downlands crime rate of 2.07 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 Andover Downlands, encompassing approximately 9,655 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Andover Downlands Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Defiance Way with total crimes: 3
  • Stalls Crescent with total crimes: 2
  • Woolf Close with total crimes: 2

How safe is Andover Downlands?

To understand the safety of Andover Downlands, we need to analyze Andover Downlands crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Test Valley:

    • In 2024, Andover Downlands demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Test Valley average, with 323 crimes compared to 493.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Andover Downlands recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 19 other areas in the Test Valley.

    • In 2023, Andover Downlands had fewer crimes than the Test Valley average, with 195 crimes compared to 442. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Andover Downlands recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 19 other areas in the Test Valley.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Test Valley, Andover Downlands has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Andover Downlands Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Andover Downlands has recorded 20 crimes with crime rate of 2.07 ranking 14th out of 19 in the Test Valley, UK

In 2024, the total Andover Downlands crimes were 323. The crime rate of Andover Downlands in 2024 was 33.45 (year) or 2.79 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Test Valley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Andover Downlands were around 195 crimes with yearly crime rate of 20.20 (year) or 1.68 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Test Valley.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Andover Downlands)CrimesRank (Andover Downlands)CrimesRank (Andover Downlands)
Andover St Mary's135 11,665 11,491 1
Andover Winton62 4806 3772 2
Andover Romans81 2961 2769 3
Chilworth, Nursling & Rownhams66 3660 7591 6
Mid Test43 7770 4752 4
Andover Harroway56 5726 6712 5
Romsey Abbey55 6741 5589 7
North Baddesley25 11396 10446 8
Andover Millway24 12531 8437 9
Romsey Cupernham41 8449 9435 10
Harewood29 9217 16192 15
Romsey Tadburn26 10314 12299 11
Blackwater17 17260 13258 12
Ampfield & Braishfield12 18222 15204 13
Valley Park21 13171 18104 20
Anna18 15226 14179 16
Bourne Valley17 16180 17130 18
Charlton & the Pentons11 19112 20155 17
Bellinger7 20134 19129 19

Andover Downlands Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 206 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202510
March 202527
February 202515
January 202520
December 202410
November 20249
October 202411
September 202418
August 202411
July 202418
June 202432
May 202415

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241
July 20243
June 20242

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20243
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244
May 20243

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Andover Downlands in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Andover Downlands postcode area is presented below.

1. Defiance Way (Map)
Total3
Burglary2
Other theft1
2. Stalls Crescent (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Woolf Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Galbraith Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Saddle Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Stalls Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. Silks Way (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Settler Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Arcaro Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Eddery Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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